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A. V. Raghu ¹, M. Amruth ¹, Syam Viswanath ¹

Affiliations
1 Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi 680 653, IN

Abstract

Increasing frequency of zoonotic diseases put the human populations in and around the biodiversity-rich tropical forests under constant risk of epidemic outbreak. However, an integrated strategy for awareness and development and real-time data gathering from among the susceptible localities are wanting. We suggest widening the scope of forestry and wildlife extension programmes to address this challenge by adopting the principles of One Health approach in combating zoonosis.

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A. V. Raghu ¹, Syam Viswanath ¹

Affiliations
1 Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment-Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi 680 653, IN

Abstract

This note illustrates the unique characteristics of ‘kannadipaya’ (specially woven bamboo mirror mat), the importance of conserving the traditional knowledge and skill inherited by tribal communities of Idukki district, Kerala, India, and the significance of geographical indication tag for this heritage product

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