Keystone Foundation Archives

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• Perspective Plan _1999-2003
  In this Keystone aims to work in areas of Natural resources & Rural Development with a conscious goal to enhance the quality of life and the environment, IN apiculture programe we can find the appropriate technology, implementation, field studies, increase of income, integration between Apiculture & NTFP, Marketting, biodiversity and conservation. In marketting programme the procurement and pricing, production , processing and storage, marketting. In Biodiversity programme the initiative in biodiversity programme by The KF, The future plans, policy, research, action and networking. An Environment and Development centre in the nilgiris, The need for Keystone centre.
• Beekeeping and Development - The Journal for Sustainable Beekeeping - Special Issue from India - September 1999, No. 52
  This special issue of the journal contains contributions from researchers working and associated with Keystone. 1) Pratim Roy: Bee-diversity across a Tropical Tract - Honeybees and People in India - An Overview 2) Mathew John: Marketing of Honey and Bees Wax 3) Robert Leo: Trees Bees Use - My Favourite Bitter Honey 4) Keystone Foundation: Revival of Apis Cerana in South India
• Honey Hunters of the Blue Mountains
  Honey hunting practices of Kurumba community in Nilgiris, started off with work in Semmanarai,. Work of other areas in Coonoor were also featured.
• Honey Hunters and Beekeepers of Tamil Nadu
  The document presents a survey on honey hunters and beekeepers in Tamil Nadu, highlighting the significance of these activities in rural development and the sustainable use of natural resources. It discusses the traditional practices of various tribal groups engaged in honey hunting and beekeeping, emphasizing their cultural connections and the challenges they face due to modernization, land use changes, and economic pressures. The document details the ecological and socio-economic implications of these practices, noting the importance of indigenous bees and the impact of external factors on the livelihoods of these communities. It also addresses the need for appropriate technology and management strategies to support tribal beekeepers while preserving their cultural heritage and ecological balance. Primary survey of TN Honey hunters. 16 tribal communities and surveyed 11 hill areas To see the status of beekeeping and honey hunting skills and issues related to bees and the environment
• 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.
• Decadal Bee Survey 2020