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| Title: | Community knowledge and biodiversity conservation by Monpa tribe |
| Authors: | Singh, Ranjay K
Singh, Dheeraj
Sureja, Amish K |
| Keywords: | Community knowledge
Biodiversity
Monpa tribe
Paisang
Oak
Roinangsing
Lenthongsing |
| Issue Date: | Oct-2006 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| IPC Code: | Int. Cl.8: A01N3/00 |
| Abstract: | Community knowledge is the essence of social
capital of the poor people and plays a significant role in conservation of
biodiversity. Local culture, spirit, social and ethical norms possessed by
local people has often been determining factors for sustainable use, and
conservation of biodiversity. In the present paper, an effort has been made to
explore the dynamics of using Paisang [Quercus rex (Hemsl.) Schottky, Oak tree], Roinangsing and Lenthongsing
(pine tree spp. Pinus wallichiana A.
B. Jacks. and Pinus roxburghii Sarg.) leaves in different crops by Monpa tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. To
achieve this objective, Monpa tribe
dominating villages from Dirang development block, West Kameng district of
Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India have been selected. Study indicates that Monpa tribe is having their location
specific life-long experience and indigenous strategy for sustainable
biodiversity use and management at community level. This has been built up
through regular practice and observations of local practices related with use
of dry leaves of Paisang and pine
trees. The use of dry leaves of these trees as mulch and organic matter helps
the farmers to increase the soil fertility, control soil erosion and conserve
soil moisture, thereby, helpful in diversifying the local cropping systems and
reducing the risk. |
| Page(s): | 513-518 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1068 (Online); 0972-5938 (Print) |
| Source: | IJTK Vol.05(4) [October 2006]
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