La trashumancia en Asturias: una aproximación transdisciplinar a su estudio y gestión patrimonial

This paper examines the characteristics of transhumance as an intangible heritage element. Transhumant practices in Asturias (north of Spain) serve as a basis for reflection, aiming to inform wider debates related to Intangible Cultural Heritage research and management. When considering the basis that defines transhumance, we point out how difficult it is to reduce its characterisation to certain tangible or intangible aspects, highlighting its transversality. Thus, the tangible/intangible dichotomy must be overcomed to enrich the debate surrounding its scientific knowledge, while reinforcing governance models affecting its safeguarding. Transhumance goes beyond the traditional limits of scientific disciplines. Research on this manifestation must adopt transdisciplinary theoretical and methodological basis. Only in this way, we may be able to set up common ground that will enable more complex studies. In the same way, adopting a transdisciplinary approach will strengthen collaboration between the relevant departments and institutions for its management.

Intangible Cultural Heritage. Cultural landscapes. Rural landscapes. Pastoralism.