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Title
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Appropriate Technologies for Apiculture with Tribal Communities_1998 National Seminar on Living Resources for Millennium
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Description
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The document discusses the efforts of Keystone in supporting tribal honeyhunter groups, particularly the Irulas and Kurumbas, in adapting their traditional honeyhunting practices to modern challenges. It highlights the significance of honeyhunting in their culture and economy, while addressing the threats they face from environmental changes, commercialization, and disease affecting bee populations. The paper emphasizes the need for appropriate technology that respects local customs and resources, proposing innovations like a bamboo basket hive that is more suited to the tribals' needs than conventional hives. It also stresses the importance of fostering a sense of identity and unity among these communities to enhance their bargaining power and involvement in conservation efforts, ultimately recognizing their role as protectors of the forest and vital contributors to biodiversity.
working with the honey hunter group from tribal communities in the Nilgiris for the past four years on various issues of natural resource management and rural development. One of the focal points in this effort has been apiculture and related activities.
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Contributor
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Mathew John
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Date
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3 October 1998
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Format
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.pdf
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Language
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english
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Publisher
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Keystone Foundation
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Tag
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Honey Hunters, Technology, Tribal community, Bee keeping, Apis Dorsata,
