The study of local knowledge about natural resources is becoming increasingly important in
defining strategies and actions for conservation or recuperation of residual forests. This …

Abstract Background The Caatinga (dry land vegetation) is one of the most characteristic
vegetation types in northeastern Brazil. It occupies a large percentage of the semi-arid …

Mercados locais eo comércio de plantas medicinais: Uma revisão com ênfase no Brasil. Os
mercados tradicionais são importantes por reunir, concentrar, manter e difundir o saber …

Background This study seeks to better understand the human-nature interface and to
measure the variability of plant use knowledge among cultures, through inter-and …

This paper examines the therapeutic possibilities offered by animal-based remedies in five
Brazilian cities. Information was obtained through semi-structured questionnaires applied to …

This ethnobotanical study aims to describe the domain of wild edible plants in Gorbeialdea
(Biscay, Iberian Peninsula), and to assess the cultural importance of the different species …

Human beings have accumulated rich experience with natural resources over time, but such
knowledge can be strongly influenced by several factors, such as age, sex and occupation …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Studies of ethnobiological nature favor the rescue of
popular culture, preventing important cultural and biological information from being lost over …

Background The traditional markets in southern Ecuador and within the Andean region are
especially important for plant resource trading among local people, even since before …

Religious beliefs and practices have long influenced human perceptions and uses of nature.
Animals in particular play a prominent role in magico-religious practices and given the …