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Tropical deciduous forests and the adivasi. Indigenous traditions as response to leaf fall in Bastar, India

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This article draws attention to the crucial link between the tropical deciduous forest ecosystem and the lifestyle of the adivasi (indigenous) people. Taking the case of Bastar District in Chhattisgarh, Central India, an analysis is made of the various commonly used wild plants, their deciduous habit, and the adivasi calendar that regulates the peoples’ use of these plants. By examining the specific seasonal patterns of leaf fall of plants and the dates set for the commencement of their use, the article shows that there is an implicit relation between adivasi festivals and the deciduous character of Bastar's forests.

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  • Madhu Ramnath, 2003. "Tropical deciduous forests and the adivasi. Indigenous traditions as response to leaf fall in Bastar, India," Natural Resources Forum, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 27(4), pages 304-309, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:natres:v:27:y:2003:i:4:p:304-309
    DOI: 10.1111/j.0165-0203.2003.00065.x
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    1. Madhu Ramnath, 2001. "Conflicting perspectives of forest management in Bastar, Central India," Natural Resources Forum, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 25(3), pages 245-256, August.
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