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Forest Folklore in German Nationalism and Naturschutz
Topics: Cultural Geography
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Keywords: cultural geography, conservation, Germany, Nazism, folklore, forest Session Type: Virtual Paper Abstract Day: Tuesday Session Start / End Time: 3/1/2022 02:00 PM (Eastern Time (US & Canada)) - 3/1/2022 03:20 PM (Eastern Time (US & Canada)) Room: Virtual 10
Authors:
Molly Larson, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Ezra Zeitler, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
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Abstract
The mythology and folklore of the German forest is deeply pervasive in German culture. It has influenced nationalist movements including the völkisch movement of the late-1800s, and later, anti-Semitic Nazi propaganda and some conservation efforts within the Nazi party. To what degree are these ideologies present in German culture and politics today? To further explore this topic, we conducted a literature review consisting of journal articles, books, and news articles to understand how the German forest has influenced German political geography, conservation, and nationalism throughout history and in the current day. The results suggest that the mythology of the German forest remains deeply tied to conservation efforts, the fight against climate change, and the popularity of the right-wing neo-Nazi party in Germany.
Forest Folklore in German Nationalism and Naturschutz
