Terras (Eusideroxylon zwageri Teijsm. & Binn.), a Cultural Keystone Species of the Berawan People of Sarawak, Malaysia

Terras (Eusideroxylon zwageri Teijsm. & Binn.), a Cultural Keystone Species of the Berawan People of Sarawak, Malaysia

This article showcases the unique position accorded to the terras tree (Eusideroxylon zwageri Teijsm. & Binn. Lauraceae) in the Berawan culture. We collaborated with the Berawan people of the Loagan Bunut region of Sarawak, to uncover the most important tree in their culture. In a group intervie...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Franco, F, Ghani, B.A.A., Hidayati, S.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2014
Subjects:
biocultural diversity
native
Traditional knowledge
- ecological restoration
belian
community
vulnerable species
culture
Online Access:http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/current_issues.php?jtype=3
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/34874

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http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/current_issues.php?jtype=3
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/34874

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