Sacred sites are the oldest form of protected areas and many of them are very important biodiversity reservoirs. This book will help conservation professionals and the custodians of sacred sites interested in the role of cultural and spiritual values in nature conservation to ensure the long-term survival of such valuable sites.
Includes bibliographic references. Also available in separate English, Estonian, French, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish language versions. Produced in 2012.
The definitions of protected areas and related concepts in this title are out of date. Readers should consult BPG 21 and later titles for current definitions.