From Sacred Groves to Forest Bathing: How Our Relationship With Trees Has Evolved

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Resumen del artículo › Explícamelo como si tuviera cinco años › Conflictos de intereses › Limitaciones identificadas › Explicación de la calificación › Conviene saber › Jerarquía temática › Información del archivo ›

Resumen del artículo

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The study proposes a "forest spirituality transition hypothesis" suggesting a four-stage evolution of spiritual values associated with forests: "nature is powerful," "taming of nature," "rational management of nature," and "reconnecting with nature." This transition is driven by interconnected socio-cultural, technological, economic, environmental, and policy factors that shape both forest perceptions and land-use practices.

Explícamelo como si tuviera cinco años

Scientists found that how people feel about forests has changed over time. We used to think forests were magical, then we used them for wood, but now we're starting to feel they are special again.

Posibles conflictos de intereses

The authors are affiliated with various academic and research institutions focused on forest policy, governance, and ecosystem services. While no direct financial conflicts of interest are apparent, their professional backgrounds may influence their perspectives on the importance of spiritual values in forest management.

Limitaciones identificadas

Subjectivity of Expert Knowledge

The reliance on expert knowledge, while valuable, introduces subjectivity and potential biases. The experts' perspectives may not fully represent the diversity of spiritual values associated with forests across the populations of the countries studied.

Oversimplification of Transition Stages

The transition hypothesis, while offering a framework for understanding the evolution of forest spirituality, is presented as a linear progression through four distinct stages. In reality, the evolution of spiritual values is likely more complex and nuanced, with potential overlaps and regressions between stages.

Limited Generalizability

While the study considers 13 countries across Europe and Asia, the selection of countries and experts may not be fully representative of the diversity of cultures and spiritual traditions associated with forests globally. This limits the generalizability of the findings to other regions and contexts.

Lack of Quantitative Data

The study primarily relies on qualitative data from expert interviews and document analysis. The lack of quantitative data limits the ability to rigorously test the transition hypothesis and to measure the relative importance of different drivers and indicators.

Ambiguity of Spiritual Values

The study acknowledges the challenge of defining and measuring spiritual values, which are inherently subjective and difficult to quantify. This inherent ambiguity makes it challenging to operationalize the concepts for empirical research and policy applications.

Explicación de la calificación

This paper offers a novel and thought-provoking framework for understanding the evolution of forest spirituality. While the methodology relies heavily on qualitative data and the transition hypothesis may be an oversimplification, the study provides valuable insights into the complex relationship between humans and forests. The identified limitations do not significantly detract from the overall contribution of the paper.

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Jerarquía temática

Dominio: Ciencias sociales

Campo: Ciencias sociales

Subcampo: Estudios culturales

Información del archivo

Título original: Exploring evolving spiritual values of forests in Europe and Asia: a transition hypothesis toward re-spiritualizing forests

Subido: 14 jul 2025, 17:13:53

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