Relationship between Four Tribal Communities and their Natural Resources in the Koraput Region

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2008
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Franco, F Merlin
Narasimhan, D.
Stanley, William
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University of Hawaii at Manoa
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In this paper, we look into the relationship that exist between four tribal communities viz. the Kondh, Poraja, Gadaba and Bonda of the Koraput region with their natural resources. Eucalyptus globulus Labill., when introduced into the tribal ecosystem is rejected by the community and so is Acacia auriculiformis A.Cunn ex Benth., while another tree Pterospermum acerifolium Willd. when introduced is readily accepted by the community. A new water reservoir makes fish readily available to the community and the community incorporates the new resource into their culture. The Bonda spare a few tree species from the axe while clearing the forests for shifting cultivation. The possible philosophy behind these actions is discussed.
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Koraput region, tribal communities, Eucalyptus globulus, Acacia auriculiformis, Pterospermum acerifolium
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Franco FM, Narasimhan D, Stanley W. 2008. Relationship between four tribal communities and their natural resources in the Koraput region. Ethnobotany Research and Applications 6:481-485.
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