CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2022
| Author | Kulcsár, Nóra |
|---|---|
| Title | Sustainable Harvesting of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Hungary |
| Summary | Hungary is a Central European country that is rich in medicinal and aromatic wild plant species; in rural livelihoods, the collection, use, process, and trade of these plants are traditionally important contributors. However, due to unsustainable trade practices and several recent changes in the sector, the natural ecosystems, biodiversity, and collectors - who usually belong to poorer social groups – are affected negatively. The thesis aims to introduce the Hungarian herbal sector from a holistic perspective, including its economic, environmental, and human dimensions, with a particular focus on sustainability. In this context, the purpose of the paper is to discover this field in its complexity and present it in detail from both theoretical and practical aspects. Another objective is to collect the best practices and feasible solutions from the field in connection with promoting a harmonious, as well as economically prosperous relationship between nature and local people. This integrated approach helps to show the industry’s strengths and advantages, as well as its weaknesses and difficulties. Based on the findings, the thesis attempts also to propose some recommendations for the future. |
| Supervisor | Illés, Zoltán |
| Department | Environment Sciences and Policy MSc |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2022/kulcsar_nora.pdf |
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