Mauro Agnoletti Livres

Written for a conference, this book explores the intricate relationship between humans and nature, particularly focusing on trees and their significance in various cultures. It delves into environmental themes, emphasizing the importance of conservation and the emotional connections people have with forests. Through a blend of research and personal narratives, the author highlights the role of trees in fostering community and ecological balance, encouraging readers to reconsider their perspectives on the natural world.

The book collects a selection of the papers presented at the meeting held in the context of the Joint Programme on the Links between Biological and Cultural Diversity (JP-BiCuD). Recognizing the inextricable link between biological and cultural diversity, the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) joined forces, and in 2010 launched the Joint Programme on the Links between Biological and Cultural Diversity (JP-BiCuD). The first meeting for the implementation of the JP-BiCuD was held in Florence (Italy) in April 2014 and produced the UNESCO-sCBD Florence Declaration, which highlights the concept of biocultural diversity. The European rural territory is predominantly a biocultural, multi-functional landscape, providing a crucial and effective space for integration of biological and cultural diversity, suggesting the need to revise some of the current strategies for the assessment and management of biodiversity.