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Dancing with cranes: the relational values of the open pasture steppes of Mongolia

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  • Navchaa Tugjamba

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This paper discusses the sensitivity of traditional Mongolian culture towards natural benefits that help maintain nomadic lifestyles and protect pastureland ecosystems. The study adopts the participatory research method to explore the relational values of the open pastoral landscape to nomads. According to nomadic herders, the relational values associated with pastoral landscapes include belonging to, respecting, appreciating, protecting, inspiring, learning from, and living with nature. This study demonstrates that the relationship between nomadic herders and the pastoral landscape creates an outstanding cultural landscape comprised of rich traditions, diverse ecological practices, and Indigenous knowledge systems. This paper uses the stories of the relationship between nomadic herders and cranes to discuss how the pastoral landscape has changed concerning climate change and its implications for their livelihoods and well-being. It contributes to debates regarding the relational values of cultural landscape assessment by addressing the importance of the memories and aspirations of local communities.

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  • Navchaa Tugjamba, 2025. "Dancing with cranes: the relational values of the open pasture steppes of Mongolia," Landscape Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 50(6), pages 927-938, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:clarxx:v:50:y:2025:i:6:p:927-938
    DOI: 10.1080/01426397.2025.2461533
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