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The Future of DrylandsTraditional Knowledge and the World Databank for Safeguarding Ecosystems

The Future of Drylands: Traditional Knowledge and the World Databank for Safeguarding Ecosystems [Traditional knowledge is a sum of ancient techniques and practices, which is specific to a territory and passed on over generations, for water harvest ing, soil management, the use and protection of natural areas, rural architecture and for organizing urban centres. They are the historical knowledge of humanity that enabled people to build architecture and landscapes with a universal value and are today protected by UNESCO under the category of cultural landscapes. An appropriate use of natural resources such as water, soil and energy is made possible by using traditional knowledge that establishes the harmony of architecture with the environment, the symbiosis of the techniques of organization of space with the traditions, the social habits, the spiritual values and the fusion between practical aspects and beauty.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

The Future of DrylandsTraditional Knowledge and the World Databank for Safeguarding Ecosystems

Editors: Lee, Cathy; Schaaf, Thomas
Laureano, Pietro
The Future of Drylands — Jan 1, 2008
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Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Copyright
© Springer Netherlands 2008
ISBN
978-1-4020-6969-7
Pages
123–143
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4020-6970-3_19
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Abstract

[Traditional knowledge is a sum of ancient techniques and practices, which is specific to a territory and passed on over generations, for water harvest ing, soil management, the use and protection of natural areas, rural architecture and for organizing urban centres. They are the historical knowledge of humanity that enabled people to build architecture and landscapes with a universal value and are today protected by UNESCO under the category of cultural landscapes. An appropriate use of natural resources such as water, soil and energy is made possible by using traditional knowledge that establishes the harmony of architecture with the environment, the symbiosis of the techniques of organization of space with the traditions, the social habits, the spiritual values and the fusion between practical aspects and beauty.]

Published: Jan 1, 2008

Keywords: Traditional knowledge; water harvesting techniques; Sassi of Matera; urban ecosystems; natural resource management

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