Keystone Foundation Archives

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• Annual Report _2020
  This resource contains an overview of activities taken up during the course of FY 2020-21 at Keystone Foundation, inclusive of programmatic activities, finances and updates from the field centres
• Annual Report_1997
  This resource contains an overview of activities taken up during the course of FY 2021-22 at Keystone Foundation, inclusive of programmatic activities, finances and updates from the field centres
• Annual Report _1996
  This resource contains an overview of activities taken up during the course of FY 1996 at Keystone Foundation, inclusive of programmatic activities, finances and updates from the field centers
• Annual Report_1992-1994
  This resource contains an overview of activities taken up during the course of FY 1992-1994 at Keystone Foundation, inclusive of programmatic activities, finances and updates from the field centres
• Protocols for Sustainable Harvest
  The document outlines guidelines aimed at promoting sustainable harvesting practices for various forest products, emphasizing the importance of responsibility in resource management. It identifies key stakeholders involved in the harvesting process, such as harvesters, traders, forest managers, and biologists, and highlights the need for effective communication among them. The document discusses the impacts of different harvesting methods on plant populations, ecosystems, and genetic diversity, stressing that unsustainable practices can lead to declines in species and disrupt ecological balance. It also provides specific protocols for harvesting various plant parts, including leaves, bark, roots, and honey, while advocating for community-based ecological monitoring to ensure that traditional knowledge and ecological health are integrated into harvesting practices. Overall, the resource serves as a comprehensive guide for institutions and individuals engaged in the sustainable management of forest resources.
• Handbook on Honey Hunting and Beekeeping
  The document explores the traditional practice of honey hunting among indigenous communities in the Nilgiri region of India, highlighting the ecological and cultural significance of this activity. It describes the rich biodiversity of the area, particularly the habitats of the Giant Rock Bees, which are crucial for honey production. The document contrasts different honey hunting techniques, such as tree and cliff hunting, and emphasizes the socio-cultural rituals and beliefs surrounding the practice, including the respect for bees and the environment. It also discusses the economic aspects of honey harvesting, the tools used, and the importance of sustainable practices to ensure the survival of both the bees and the traditional knowledge of the honey hunters. Overall, it illustrates how honey hunting is intertwined with the identity and livelihoods of the local communities while promoting conservation and respect for nature.
• Madhu Duniya
  The document details an international conference focused on honey hunting and its significance to indigenous communities across South and Southeast Asia, held in Araku Valley, India. Organized by the NTFP Exchange Programme, the event brought together honey gatherers, NGOs, and government officials to discuss sustainable harvesting methods, honey quality, and marketing strategies. Presentations highlighted the diverse techniques used by various communities, the challenges faced in the global honey market, and the importance of preserving traditional practices. The conference also featured workshops, exhibitions, and discussions aimed at fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among participants, ultimately seeking to enhance the livelihoods of those involved in honey collection while promoting sustainable practices.
• Honey Hunters and Beekeepers of Tamil Nadu
• Sathyamangalam CA Monitoring Plan
  It is a document detailing about the monitoring plan of the conservation actions. It includes BFEs as to be working as onlookers as well community resource persons with regard to Conservation Agreements.
• Work Plan for Conservation Agreements in the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (2017-19) Keystone Foundation
  It is a work plan describing the activities in the project period. It says about targets , out puts and product deliverables from each activity.
• Consent form for participation in CSP Study
  It is a word document containing the consent to be participating in the study.
• CSP-People and Parks - Conservation in Local Innovative ways
  It is a ppt which explains about the Conservation Stewards Programme in gist in the STR. As in its objectives, goals, actions etc
• Annexures of Feasibility Analysis Report for Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
  It is a document having the annexures mentioned in the feasibility analyasis report of Sathyamangalam area.
• Feasibility Analysis Report For Conservation Agreements at the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, South India
  It is a report on feasibility analysis of Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve about the possibility of undertaking conservation Agreements. It includes details on ecological, social and political context of the area. STR was one amongst the three areas considered for Conservation Agreements, other two includes Nilambur and Wayanad.
• A short Field Guide on Conservation Agreement
  The document outlines a comprehensive guide for implementing conservation agreements, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and representation, particularly for marginalized groups such as women and youth. It discusses the necessity of creating mechanisms for transparent communication and the need for tailored strategies to ensure equitable participation in decision-making processes. The document highlights the significance of monitoring both biodiversity outcomes and socio-economic conditions to adapt agreements effectively over time. It also stresses the importance of developing long-term financing strategies to sustain conservation efforts, including the establishment of trust funds and exploring ecosystem service payment markets. Overall, the guide serves as a framework for fostering collaboration between communities and conservation investors to achieve mutual benefits while protecting natural resources. It is a short field guide which encompasses all components of Conservation Agreement. It also adds few field level lessons and inputs on each componnets.
• Training Module on Sustainability of Conservation Agreement
  It is a training module which explains on how to sustain the project even after the agreed time period. Sustainability in terms of finances and social structure already built through the working years.
• Training Module on Monitoring Phase of Conservation Agreement
  It is a training module which explains about how to monitor the agreed actions and find any discrepancies.
• Training Module on Implementation
  It is a training module which explains on how to implement the designed and negotiated conservation agreements. Principles to be followed while implementation etc.
• Training Module on Design and Negotiation
  It ia a training module which details about the design of conservation agreement- as what all has to be included in it as benefits and conservation actions. For the same how to negotiate between facilitators agenda and communities agenda.
• Training Module on Engagement Phase of Conservation Agreement
  It is a training module which explains about the engagement phase of conservation agreement. It is the phase where community is engaged.
• Training Module on Feasibility Analysis of Conservation Agreement
  It is a training module explaining the first step of Conservation Agreement- Feasibility Analysis. It is done to see whether, Conservation Agreement works in an area or not.
• Training Module on Introduction to Conservation Agreement
  It is a training module explaining about what is Conservation Agreement
• Conservation Agreement Guide for Trainers From CI
  It is a training document which guides on how to handle a workshop on Conservation Agreements. It guides the trainers on each module of the training.
• Individual Household level details of six villages in Dhimbam
  This document holds information about the number of people in a village involved in various livelihood activities like agriculture, NTFP collection and Grazing. These details were collected to get an estimate about what percentage of people are involved in each category of activity so that for Conservation Agreement, a baseline can be generated.List of people in the village was collected from the Anganwadi. Other details were filled with the help of BFEs as to their knowlegde about the village residents.
• Consolidated Household level description of six villages in Dhimbam
  This document holds information about the number of people in a village involved in various livelihood activities like agriculture, NTFP collection and Grazing. These details were collected to get an estimate about what percentage of people are involved in each category of activity so that for Conservation Agreement, a baseline can be generated. It was filled with the help of BFEs as to their knowlegde about the village residents.