Indigenous forest management in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. ([2018])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Kavita Arora.
• Authors: Arora, Kavita
• Contents: Intro; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1 The Andaman and Nicobar Islands; 1.2 A Brief History of Andaman Forests; 1.3 Forest Management in Islands; 1.4 Can We Learn from Hunter-Gatherers?; 1.5 Perception About Participatory Forest Management; References; Chapter 2: Forest Management by Andamanese Tribes; 2.1 Forest Management by "Erma Taga" (Forest Dwellers): The Great Andamanese; 2.1.1 Introduction; 2.1.2 Lifestyle; 2.1.2.1 Material Culture; Food Gathering and Material Belongings; Shelter; Bow and Arrow; Dress and Adornment; Rope Girdle. Necklaces and Garters of StringOrnaments of Pandanus Leaf; Woman's Leaf Apron; Sling of Bark; Dancing Ornaments of Tetranthera Wood; Canoe; String, Rope, Mats, Baskets, and Netting; Domestic Implements and Utensils; Myths and Legends; 2.1.3 Knowledge About Forests/Plants and Biodiversity; 2.1.3.1 Medicinal Knowledge; 2.1.3.2 Physical Powers and Senses; 2.1.4 Methods of Forest Management; 2.1.4.1 Group Division; 2.1.4.2 Territorial Divisions; 2.1.4.3 Tree Rights; 2.1.4.4 Division of Labor; 2.1.4.5 Learning Processes; 2.1.4.6 Knowledge of Storing; 2.1.5 The Interference of Outsiders. 2.2 Forest Management by People of Gai Buralea'(Rain Forest) and "Tangi Akini" (Mangroves): The Onges2.2.1 Introduction; 2.2.1.1 Geographical Setting; 2.2.1.2 Biodiversity; 2.2.1.3 The Islanders; 2.2.2 Lifestyle; 2.2.2.1 Material Culture; Dress and Ornaments; Habitat; Canoe; Bow and Arrow; Utensils; The Rites de Passage; Physical Power and Senses; 2.2.3 Knowledge About Forests/Plants and Biodiversity; 2.2.4 Methods of Forest Management; 2.2.4.1 Territorial Divisions; 2.2.4.2 Knowledge of Weather and Seasons; 2.2.4.3 Onge Calendar; 2.2.5 The Interference of Outsiders. 2.3 Forest Management by People of Tinoon (Deep Forest): The Jarwas2.3.1 Introduction; 2.3.1.1 Geographical Setting; 2.3.1.2 Biodiversity; 2.3.1.3 The Islanders; 2.3.2 Lifestyle; 2.3.3 Knowledge About Forests/Plants and Biodiversity; 2.3.3.1 Flora; 2.3.3.2 Medicinal Plants; 2.3.3.3 Fauna; 2.3.4 Methods of Forest Management; 2.3.5 Interference of Outsiders; 2.4 Sentinelese: Obscure in the Woodland; 2.4.1 A Brief History of Contacts; References; Chapter 3: The Nicobarese Tribes and Their Knowledge; 3.1 Forest Management by Nicobarese; 3.1.1 Introduction: Geographical Setting of the Islands. 3.1.1.1 Biodiversity3.1.1.2 The Islanders; 3.1.2 Lifestyle; 3.1.2.1 Food Habits; 3.1.2.2 Beverages and Drugs; 3.1.2.3 Clothes; 3.1.2.4 Ornaments; 3.1.2.5 Settlements; 3.1.2.6 Nicobari Village as an Eco-cultural Entity; Tuhet; 3.1.2.7 Land Tenure System; 3.1.2.8 Takoia; 3.1.2.9 Economic Life; 3.1.2.10 Horticulture; 3.1.2.11 Coconut Plantation; 3.1.2.12 Extraction of Coconut Oil; 3.1.2.13 Herding; 3.1.2.14 Fishing; 3.1.2.15 Hunting; 3.1.3 Knowledge about Forests/Plants and Biodiversity; 3.1.4 Methods of Forest Management; 3.1.5 The Intrusion of Outsiders; 3.2 Forest Management by Shompens.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource (229 pages)
• Subjects: 634.9/2; Life sciences; Forest management -- India -- Andaman and Nicobar Islands; GARDENING -- Fruit; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Agriculture -- General; Social Science -- Anthropology -- Cultural; Science -- Life Sciences -- Ecology; Technology & Engineering -- Environmental -- General; Law -- Environmental; Science -- Earth Sciences -- Geography; Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography; Biodiversity; Environmental management; Environment law; Physical geography & topography; Forests and forestry; Ethnology; Biodiversity; Environmental management; Environmental law; Technology & Engineering -- Agriculture -- Forestry; Forestry & silviculture: practice & techniques; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783030000332; 3030000338
• Related ISBNs: 9783030000325; 303000032X
• Notes: Note: Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 28, 2018).
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