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Prioritization and conservation of Himalayan medicinal plants: Angelica glauca Edgew. as a case study
The present study broadly supports the need for conservation initiatives for Himalayan medicinal plants. An approach is set up for prioritization grading of the importance of medicinal plants that is based upon the knowledge of local communities about the species. The study of Himalayan medicinal plants in general and Angelica glauca Edgew. in particular reveals that the utilization pattern,...
On-farm conservation and use of local crop diversity: Adaptations of taro (Colocasia esculenta) and rice (Oryza sativa) diversity to varying ecosystems of Nepal

This thesis compares farmers' and researchers' interpretation of ecological adaptation based on studies of farmers' knowledge associated with taro and rice grown under varying temperatures and moisture regimes. Farmers' knowledge was acquired through different socio-metric techniques and household surveys. The scientific basis of farmers' knowledge was examined through field testing and...

The livelihood-based forest classification system of the Pwo Karen in western Thailand
The present article details a system of forest cover classification used by the Pwo Karen, an ethnic minority group living in Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary in western Thailand. It considers the ways in which local communities sort forest cover types into classes that are meaningful to their livelihood practices, but are at the same time embedded in conservation priorities. Rather than...
Local agro-ecological knowledge in peri-urban vegetable farming systems, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand
More than half of the world's population live in urban areas, and a growing proportion of the population live in or around large cities. Livelihoods in the peri-urban interface are severely affected by land use changes and transformation. The nearby urban markets lead to more focus on production of high value, perishable vegetables and fruit, as well as high-priced off-season vegetable production...
Local knowledge on land use: A case study of Muong people in northern Vietnam

This paper discusses the local knowledge of the Muong in Xe II Village in northern Vietnam. The Muong are one of 53 ethnic minority groups in Vietnam. Xe II Village is located in the highlands, far from urban centres. Its inhabitants are mainly subsistence farmers. This paper examines the role of local knowledge in villagers' land-use systems. The paper focuses on local knowledge in wet rice...

Dominant knowledge systems and local knowledge

The relationship between the "modern world" and the "developing world" has often been expressed in the language of development. Although vast sums have been invested trying to find a solution matters appear to have got worse rather than better. It would appear that some development projects actually contribute to this deterioration. In addition development has often...

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