Assessments of Socio-cultural Importance of tree Plant Species Growing in Five Ethiopian Orthodox Churches at Addis Ababa
| dc.contributor.advisor | Edessa, Sutuma (PhD) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Nigussie, Tigist | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-12-08T10:24:12Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-09T04:21:25Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2021-12-08T10:24:12Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-09T04:21:25Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2021-11-05 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of the study was to assessSocio-Cultural importance of Tree plant Species growing in five Ethiopian orthodox churches at Addis Ababa. Descriptive methods of data evaluation and analyses were employed.) As a result, Even though it has economic importance narcotic or psychotropic plants and short life trees are not grown in the church compound. Seedling planting was part of the plan during the church planning. The study shows number of trees was reducing but the church environment was better compared to other environments. socio cultural importance of trees were described-trees serve as sources of clean and cool air and were able resist drought and heavy wind in the church compound and reputation to the church environment, reduce disease prevalence such as malaria, serve as source of herbal medicine and reduce medical expenses, people gather under church trees fresh air shed to celebrate holidays, people take a break under it, it also provide multiple benefits and shelter for wild animals. In conclusion, the Ethiopian ortodox church was contributing to the microclimate church environment and the city too. Government and other community even individuals can learn a lot from this best practice. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/29138 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | en_US |
| dc.subject | Deacons | en_US |
| dc.subject | Nuns | en_US |
| dc.subject | Priests | en_US |
| dc.subject | Orthodox Church | en_US |
| dc.subject | Socio-Cultural and Orthodox Churchyard Tree Plant | en_US |
| dc.title | Assessments of Socio-cultural Importance of tree Plant Species Growing in Five Ethiopian Orthodox Churches at Addis Ababa | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |