Title: Impact Of Deforestation On The Tribal Mode Of Life A Case Study On Ao Naga Tribe Of Morongial Naga Village, Jorhat
Abstract: Deforestation being a prime concern of today’s fast deteriorating environmentalscenario, draw attention to discourse it in detail from particular to general to comprehend the processand to take effective measures there upon. Large scale deforestation resulting from numerous causeshas already put a threat to the tribal mode of life. The growing population pressure and absence ofalternative living means other than agriculture have force the people to encroached the forest land andas a result, the forest and forest fringe dwellers having started facing problem in their traditionalpractices. The needs of the tribal people inhabiting the forest tract are very limited. They collect fuelwood for cooking and keep them warm in winter; they collect materials like bamboo, wood, thatch etc.for constructing their small huts, medicinal plants, fruits and leaves from the forest. Social and culturalfunctions are performed by them have close attachment with the forest environment. They neverpractice over harvesting of resources from the forest. They strictly observe local ecological ethics inall form of their activities. Worshipping of wild animals and certain plants are integral part of theirtradition. Deforestation leads to depletion of forest resources, which along with population pressureand increasing greed for forest resources from outside has caused a disastrous situation for the tribalpeople living in and around.
Publication Year: 2020
Publication Date: 2020-11-01
Language: en
Type: article
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