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Title
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The Honeyhunters of Tamil Nadu-Climbing Through a Period of Change_1995_Forest Trees & People Newsletter no 29
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Description
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The article explores the lives and traditions of honeyhunters and beekeepers in Tamil Nadu, focusing on their cultural practices, the challenges they face due to modernization, and environmental changes. It highlights the rich diversity of tribal communities engaged in honeyhunting, their historical significance, and the rituals associated with this activity. The authors conducted a survey to document these practices and understand the socio-economic impacts of changing land use and government regulations on these communities. The article emphasizes the need for preserving traditional knowledge while adapting to new economic realities, advocating for support that respects and builds upon the indigenous practices of honeyhunters to ensure their livelihoods and cultural heritage are sustained.
This is a newsletter which gives you the details of the honey hunting tech, rituals what they following, uses of the honey and the comb.
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Creator
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Keystone Foundation
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Date Created
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March - Oct 1994
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Related Resource Type
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Newsletter
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Format
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.pdf
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Publisher
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keystone foundation
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Rights
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public
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Language
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English
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Contributor
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Snehlata nath, Mathew John, Pratim Roy
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Subject
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Traditional honey hunting, Folklore, NTFP, Agri Business
