The indigenous communities of Arunachal Pradesh have an age-old tradition of conservation, protection, management and optimal utilization of forest resources.For instance, the Apatani community is a major ethnic group of the eastern Himalaya region who possess a rich knowledge of ecology, natural resource management and conservation. Nature tourism on the other hand, has been gaining momentum in the area of the Bugun community, leading to a good source of income enabling sustenance of the mission of conservation and protection of the local biodiversity.
Singchung Bugun Village Community Reserve
The Sharuwa Pham and Lachhan Pham areas were declared as Singchung Village Community Reserve Forest (NGO) on 24th January 2017. “Singchung Village Community Reserve Forest” and “Eagle Nest Sanctuary” have proved to be a new area of study for science students and researchers as they are actively involved in safeguarding wildlife species.
Liocichla Bird inside the sanctuary
Entry gate of SBVCR
Surroundings of SBVCR
Habitat of SBVCR
Mountains near the sanctuary
Wild flowers
The people of Arunachal Pradesh possess a strong indigenous knowledge of biodiversity, irrigation systems, cultivation for their livelihood and traditional cultural skills. For example, the Apatani community takes pride in their century old indigenous knowledge of making salt. The tai Khamptis speak a simple Tai language and have their own script known as “Lik Tai.”
Lik Tai script of the Khamptis
Water wheel of Monpas
Apatani Black Salt making
