Identified elements of agricultural heritage in Siwa Oasis
| Interview category | Features | Stakeholders |
|---|---|---|
| Cultural elements | Tangible and intangible elements. Tangible elements such as distinct Siwa Landscape, date palms and olives, traditional Irrigation Systems, traditional Agricultural Tools, and Oasis Traditional Architecture. Intangible elements such as traditional farming knowledge, date palm cultivation, cultural practices, sustainable practices, and festivals and rituals | Farmers, local communities and researchers |
| Economic elements and livelihoods security | Significance of Agriculture Heritage in Siwa’s Economy and Livelihoods include Economic Fruits, Agricultural products, and Agricultural production organization/economic activity//Economic potential of tourism in Siwa Oasis/the importance of sustainable development in preserving agricultural heritage while promoting economic growth | Farmers, local communities, government agencies and NGOs |
| Ecological elements | crops and traditional cultivar/date palm genetic diversity/variety of crops in Siwa Oasis/heritage of olive cultivation/species biodiversity include livestock and wildlife | Farmers, local communities, government agencies and NGOs |
| Social and food security elements | Food security include nutritional, culinary and medicinal Value of Dates/Crop Diversity and Challenges/Traditional folklore/Traditional values/social organization/local identities, traditions, and cultural practices | Farmers, local communities, government agencies, NGOs, cultural and heritage organizations |
| Scientific and educational elements | Indigenous ecological knowledge, and historical and cultural contexts/Research institute/outreach activities | Researchers, educators, students, farmers, non-governmental organizations and cultural and heritage organizations |
| Interview category | Features | Stakeholders |
|---|---|---|
| Cultural elements | Tangible and intangible elements. Tangible elements such as distinct Siwa Landscape, date palms and olives, traditional Irrigation Systems, traditional Agricultural Tools, and Oasis Traditional Architecture. Intangible elements such as traditional farming knowledge, date palm cultivation, cultural practices, sustainable practices, and festivals and rituals | Farmers, local communities and researchers |
| Economic elements and livelihoods security | Significance of Agriculture Heritage in Siwa’s Economy and Livelihoods include Economic Fruits, Agricultural products, and Agricultural production organization/economic activity//Economic potential of tourism in Siwa Oasis/the importance of sustainable development in preserving agricultural heritage while promoting economic growth | Farmers, local communities, government agencies and NGOs |
| Ecological elements | crops and traditional cultivar/date palm genetic diversity/variety of crops in Siwa Oasis/heritage of olive cultivation/species biodiversity include livestock and wildlife | Farmers, local communities, government agencies and NGOs |
| Social and food security elements | Food security include nutritional, culinary and medicinal Value of Dates/Crop Diversity and Challenges/Traditional folklore/Traditional values/social organization/local identities, traditions, and cultural practices | Farmers, local communities, government agencies, NGOs, cultural and heritage organizations |
| Scientific and educational elements | Indigenous ecological knowledge, and historical and cultural contexts/Research institute/outreach activities | Researchers, educators, students, farmers, non-governmental organizations and cultural and heritage organizations |
Source(s): The author