Traditional sacred tree, People’s beliefs, and conservation mechanisms in the study area
Six belief systems were identified, and eight conservation mechanisms observed to be in practice in the area, which were relevant to sustainable conservation and management of the Ororo tree. The sacred tree (Ekebergia capensis ) and the DEDO culture are the most common cultural institutions in all villages, and they have a direct bearing on the lives and behaviors of the people.
Table 2 Traditional sacred tree, People’s beliefs, and conservation mechanisms in the study area