Traditional ecological knowledge and use of vegetation in southeastern Mexico: a case study from Solferino, Quintana Roo

摘要: In order to assess traditional ecological knowledge of the Maya people in southeastern Mexico, we interviewed local Quintana Roo and estimated a number vegetation variables two different types forest which are currently locally exploited, namely Monte alto (medium statured forest) Sakal che' (low forest). We employed Use Value index for each plant species (UVs) quantify importance inhabitant. The results showed that this community classify by associations size, according soil appearance. A total nine categories use were defined three forms (tree, palm vine). Manilkara zapota (zapote), Thrinax radiata (chiit) Macfadyena uncata (bilin kok) highest values form. most common uses construction (35.5%), medicine (19.0%), craft (17.9%) edibility (10.3%). There was weak relationship between cultural species, expressed UVs, their availability medium statured–low transition Importance (IVI). used type, as it provides many due external demands rather than needs.