Barudanović Senka
Čitak Amila
OČUVANJE TRADICIONALNIH ZNANJA O BIODIVERZITETU NA PODRUČJU LIVNA
DOI: 10.35666/28310438.2016.4.289
UDC: 911.3:574.9(497.6Livno)
Abstract: Tradition represents the roots of every nation; it is passed on from one generation to the next in the purpose of preservation of a nation's identity. As an important life resource, plants and animals have always been used in various purposes, and during the whole evolution of humankind they have been the sole source of energy and medicine, so in time tradition of their uses has been developed. Main goals of this paper are field researches with purpose of documenting the existing traditional knowledge and practices through the previously prepared model of an interview/questionnaire; the list of collected data of traditional knowledge; identification of specific local knowledge; analysis and assessment of traditional knowledge in Livno. During the research, in period from January to August 2016 in the area of Livno it is determined that there are over 17 wooden specimens, and over 25 plants that have traditional usage in nutrition, medicine and fabric coloring. Based on the acquired results it is clear that there is a need for moral, ethical and cultural awakening of awareness of citizen. The ultimate result would have positive results on the development of local communities, development of the eco tourism, small local businesses and ultimately the use of nature and its resources in a sustainable way.
Key words: resource, traditional knowledge, eco tourism, Livno, sustainable usage