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

Authors

  • Merlin Franco Research Scholar, Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Madras Christian College, Tambaram, Chennai-59, South India
  • D. Narasimhan D. Narasimhan, Department of Botany, Madras Christian College (Autonomous), Chennai 600059, INDIA
  • William Stanley William Stanley, Integrated Rural Development of Weaker Sections of India/WIDA, Semiliguda, Koraput, Orissa-764036, INDIA

Keywords:

Ethnobotany, Kondh, Poraja, Gadaba, Bonda, Koraput, Natural Resources

Abstract

Abstract

 

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.

 

Author Biography

Merlin Franco, Research Scholar, Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Madras Christian College, Tambaram, Chennai-59, South India

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Published

2009-01-04

How to Cite

Franco, M., Narasimhan, D., & Stanley, W. (2009). Relationship between four Tribal Communities and their Natural Resources in the Koraput Region. Ethnobotany Research and Applications, 6, 481–485. Retrieved from https://ethnobotanyjournal.org/index.php/era/article/view/199

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