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Traditional Knowledge Based Management and Utilization of Bioresources by War Khasi Tribe of Meghalaya, North-East India


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1 Ministry of Environment and Forest North Eastern Regional Office Shillong 793003, Meghalaya, India
2 Union Christian Collage Umiam, Ri-Bhoi-793122, Meghalaya, India
3 Regional Centre National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong-793022 Meghalaya, India
 

The survival of mankind depends upon the availability of bioresources and their proper management. War Khasi tribe of Meghalaya nurtured bioresources in the vicinity of their habitations, near water sources, on steep slopes and other ecologically sensitive lands. Traditional knowledge based management practices can be seen in forest management in the form of sacred groves, village restricted forests, village supply forests, clan forests, traditional fish harvesting, traditional bird harvesting, water conservation and traditional herbal treatment. In this paper, we investigate and document, traditional knowledge associated with management and utilization of various bioresources by War Khasi tribe of south Meghalaya.

Keywords

Community Forest Management, Bird resource, Fish Resource, Traditional Health Care, Sacred Groves
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Authors

H. Tynsong
Ministry of Environment and Forest North Eastern Regional Office Shillong 793003, Meghalaya, India
M. Dkhar
Union Christian Collage Umiam, Ri-Bhoi-793122, Meghalaya, India
B. K. Tiwari
Regional Centre National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong-793022 Meghalaya, India

Abstract


The survival of mankind depends upon the availability of bioresources and their proper management. War Khasi tribe of Meghalaya nurtured bioresources in the vicinity of their habitations, near water sources, on steep slopes and other ecologically sensitive lands. Traditional knowledge based management practices can be seen in forest management in the form of sacred groves, village restricted forests, village supply forests, clan forests, traditional fish harvesting, traditional bird harvesting, water conservation and traditional herbal treatment. In this paper, we investigate and document, traditional knowledge associated with management and utilization of various bioresources by War Khasi tribe of south Meghalaya.

Keywords


Community Forest Management, Bird resource, Fish Resource, Traditional Health Care, Sacred Groves

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