Koraput Traditional Agriculture
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| Project's full title | Koraput Traditional Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Introduction | The traditional system of Koraput region, mainly consisting of small scale fields integrated to the land forest management, is strongly linked to local traditional communities. From their knowledge and practices, high biodiversity has been conserved through an in-situ conservation and they have sustainably managed the forest preserving endemic species. |
| Country | India |
| Start date | 2012 |
| Status | Designated |
| Related publications |
Proposal: Koraput Traditional Agriculture, India05/2012Koraput region of the state of Orissa in India is known for its ecological wealth coexisting with poverty, generally referred to as the paradox of economic poverty in the midst of genetic prosperity. Koraput is a tribal district; more than 70% of the total population comprises of scheduled tribes. 
Action Plan for the dynamic conservation of the Koraput Traditional Agriculture as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)10/2012Traditional systems in the Koraput Region are strongly linked to the local traditional communities. From their knowledge and practices, a high biodiversity has been conserved through an in-situ conservation preserving endemic species. In spite of their invaluable ecological services, the local communities are part of the poorest of the country and the world. The food production is not always enough to satisfy all of their needs during the whole year. |
| Tags | Agroforestry Biodiversity TraditionalSystem |