Wild edible plants used by communities in and around selected forest reserves of Teso-Karamoja region, Uganda

S Ojelel, P Mucunguzi, E Katuura, EK Kakudidi… - Journal of ethnobiology …, 2019 - Springer
Background The consumption of wild plants is an ancient tradition which serves multiple
purposes. Cognizant that Teso-Karamoja region is frequently affected by food scarcity and is …

Vis Medicatrix naturae: does nature "minister to the mind"?

AC Logan, EM Selhub - BioPsychoSocial medicine, 2012 - Springer
The healing power of nature, vis medicatrix naturae, has traditionally been defined as an
internal healing response designed to restore health. Almost a century ago, famed biologist …

Psychological mechanism of forest-based wellness tourism decision-making during the prevention and control of COVID-19

Y Li, T Wen - Forest Policy and Economics, 2024 - Elsevier
Wellness tourism experience in forest areas contributes to public health improvement.
However, there is still a lack of clear research on the psychological mechanism of forest …

Urban woodland understory characteristics in relation to aesthetic and recreational preference

R Wang, J Zhao, MJ Meitner - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2017 - Elsevier
Urban woodlands provide aesthetic experiences and recreational opportunities for people.
The characteristics of vegetation are closely linked to these benefits. However, previous …

Floodplain fisheries as natural insurance for the rural poor in tropical forest environments: evidence from Amazonia

OT Coomes, Y Takasaki, C Abizaid… - Fisheries management …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
The findings of livelihood research on the role of artisanal fishing among rain forest
communities in eastern Peru are reported. In‐depth household surveys conducted in three …

Monitoring of forest cover dynamics in eastern area of Béni-Mellal Province using ASTER and Sentinel-2A multispectral data

A Barakat, R Khellouk, A El Jazouli… - Geology, Ecology …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
This study aimed to monitor and analyze the spatial and temporal dynamic of forest cover in
Eastern area of Beni-Mellal Province (Morocco), using multispectral ASTER and Sentinel-2A …

Environmental quality, forestation, and health expenditure: a cross-country evidence

MA Anwar, GR Madni, I Yasin - Environment, development and …, 2021 - Springer
The study probes the relationship between health expenditures, forestation, and
environmental quality using panel data of 87 countries, through 1999–2018. The empirical …

[HTML][HTML] Rethinking zero deforestation beyond 2020 to more equitably and effectively conserve tropical forests

J Lyons-White, EHB Pollard, AS Catalano, AT Knight - One Earth, 2020 - cell.com
Collective targets set by private, government, and non-government organizations to achieve
global" zero net deforestation" by 2020 have been missed. Here, we explore the limitations …

Forest bathing: a narrative review of the effects on health for outdoor and environmental education use in Canada

S Mathias, P Daigle, KN Dancause… - Journal of Outdoor and …, 2020 - Springer
Education and health professionals from a range of disciplines seek alternatives to promote
well-being through nature. Shinrin Yoku, originating from Japan, means “forest baths” or …

Case studies in co-benefits approaches to climate change mitigation and adaptation

B Spencer, J Lawler, C Lowe… - Journal of …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Attempts to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions or manage the effects of climate change
traditionally focus on management or policy options that promote single outcomes (eg, either …