ASHLEY MASSEY MARKS
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This study assesses the cultural ecosystem service provision of 57,742 Shinto shrine forests in the 47 prefectures of Japan.  Cultural values are an integral component of the ecosystem services framework and the development of non-monetary methods of valuing human health and cultural security is a research priority.  Shinto shrine forests reinforce Japanese national identity, mores and community ties and have demonstrated physiological benefits for human health.  A well-being index of the 47 prefectures of Japan, or “Happiness Ranking” is comprised of 40 objective indicators within the categories of 1) life and family issues, 2) labor issues, 3) safety and security issues and 4) medical care and health issues.  Here we find that the number of Shinto shrine forests per 1000 people is positively correlated with the “Happiness Ranking” for the 47 prefectures.  Shinto shrine forests provide cultural ecosystem services of cultural security and human health, increasing happiness across Japan.

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    • Academia
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    • Internation Congress for Conservation Biology (13-17 December 2021) >
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    • International Congress for Conservation Biology (21-25 July 2019) >
      • Sessions on Culture, Spirituality and Conservation
    • Communities, Conservation & Livelihoods (28-30 May 2018) >
      • Culture, Spirituality and Conservation Photo Exhibition
    • ICOMOS 19th General Assembly and Scientific Symposium (11-15 Dec 2017) >
      • Culture-Nature Journey
      • Culture-Nature Journey's Declaration
    • International Congress for Conservation Biology (23-27 July 2017) >
      • Religion and Conservation Biology Working Group Events
    • IUCN World Conservation Congress Hawai'i (1-10 Sept 2016)
    • Student Conference on Conservation Science - New York (15-17 Oct 2014)
    • INTECOL (18-23 Aug 2013)
    • International Congress for Conservation Biology (21-25 July 2013)
    • Student Conference on Conservation Science (19-21 March 2013)
    • Rachel Carson & Ruth Harrison Conference
    • Biodiversity Technologies (27-28 Sept 2012)
    • 49th Annual Meeting of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation (19-22 June 2012)
    • Student Conference on Conservation Science (20-22 March 2012)
    • Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC) Sacred Lands (1-3 Nov 2011)
    • Sacred Natural Sites Research Symposium (25 Oct 2011)
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    • Colorado Conference on Earth System Governance (17-20 May 2011)
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