Barter system, biodiversity and livelihoods of tribal communities: cultural diversity and conservation in eastern Himalaya
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Arunachal Pradesh, being the largest state in eastern Himalayan region, has unique biodiversity and diverse cultural resources. The state is the homeland of five ecosystems and 26 major tribes. The livelihood security of tribal communities is determined by terrestrial and aquatic indigenous bioresources. Economy of tribals living in far-flung areas is subsistence in nature and is governed by barter system.
Publication Date:
25/05/2010
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