Beschreibung:
This book offers an extensive study of indigenous communities in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, and their methods of forest conservation, along with an exploration of the impact of forestry operations in the islands and the wide scale damage they have incurred on both the land and the people. Through an in-depth analysis of the contrasting indigenous practices and governmental forestry schemes, the author has compared the modern 'Joint Forest Management' resolution with the ethos and practices of the indigenous people of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Throughout the book, readers will learn about the different indigenous communities inhabiting these islands and the treasure of knowledge each of them provide on forest conservation.
Chapter1. Introduction.- Chapter2. Forest Management by Andamanese.- Chapter3. The Nicobarese Tribes and their knowledge.- Chapter4. Notes from the Field.- Chapter5. Indian Forest Administration and People Participation in Forest Management.- Chapter6. Indigenous Knowledge and Intellectual Property Right: A Discussion in the context of Andaman Tribes.- Chapter7. Conclusion.