Valoración cultural, usos y manejo de la fauna silvestre en comunidades rurales del estado de Guerrero

Abstract

Historically, rural communities and wildlife have maintained a close relationship, based on traditional knowledge that includes biological, ecological, cultural and historical aspects of animal species, as well as management techniques and use as a source of food or for other purposes. The objective of the research was to document the use and cultural value of wildlife in two rural communities of Guerrero, Mexico. Through the application of questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, participatory workshops and the calculation of the Cultural Importance Index, based mainly on the frequency of mention and intensity of use indicated for each species. For San Vicente de Benítez (SVB), 52 animal were identified, and were recogniced nine uses: food, medicinal, pet, commercial, myths and legends, environmental indicator, hunting, ornamental and as harmful fauna