The book focuses on two major challenges that arise in the discussion of indigenous knowledge - its proper definition and the methodologies appropriate to the exploitation of local knowledge. These concerns are addressed in a range of ethnographic contexts.

The work deals with 25 plant species, used traditionally by Bhil and Bhilala tribes of Jhabua district (Madhya Pradesh) for the treatment of various ailments.

This book offers a comprehensive and global overview of the theoretical, methodological, and practical dimensions of co-management.

The goal of this action plan is to enable persistence of biodiversity to adapt to climate change, reduce vulnerability from its impacts, and promote sustainable utilization of biodiversity to engender socio-economic development of the country.

This paper investigated the themes, questions, or problems encountered for integration of indigenous knowledge and science; the relationship between knowledge integration and social-ecological system resilience; and critical features of knowledge integration practice needed to foster productive and mutually beneficial relationships between indigenous knowledge and science.

This sourcebook is intended to assist technical and research institutions, schools and consultants by providing background information, interesting case studies and specific recommendations for action relating to agrobiodiversity.

The paper documents the knowledge about the wild edible fungal flora of Kohima district of Nagaland, India used by the indigenous tribes through structured questionnaires in consultations.

This biennial report provides an insight on the role of forests in creating sustainable livelihoods and focuses on four key areas - regional trends on forest resources, development of sustainable forest industries, climate change mitigation and adaptation & the local value of forests.

The paper presents four plants used as an agricultural season indicator by Mao Naga tribe of Manipur, India. Agriculture is the main occupation of the tribe and they have a unique way of knowing plantation season for different crops by observing the flowering of some plants.

The present communication provides interesting unpublished traditional phytotherapy of seventy two indigenous medicinal plants used by rural and tribal population of Aurangabad district, Maharashtra, India to treat various human ailments.