Religion and Conservation: A Review of Use and Protection of Sacred Plants and Animals in Nepal

Authors

  • Ghanashyam Niroula Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management, Norwegian University of Life Sciences
  • N.B. Singh Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuvan university, Kirtipur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jist.v20i2.13950

Keywords:

Hindus, natural resources, animals, tradition, spiritual practices

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to examine the socio-cultural and spiritual values of plants and animals. It focuses on how religious beliefs and practices affect the way these species are understood, utilized and managed. Large number of plant and animal species with religious importance has been found to be conserved and protected in Nepal. Religious prospect has played a significant role in conservation of plants and animals.

Journal of Institute of Science and Technology, 2015, 20(2): 61-66

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Published

2015-11-26

How to Cite

Niroula, G., & Singh, N. (2015). Religion and Conservation: A Review of Use and Protection of Sacred Plants and Animals in Nepal. Journal of Institute of Science and Technology, 20(2), 61–66. https://doi.org/10.3126/jist.v20i2.13950

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 2 (2015)

Section

Research Articles

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