Use of Tribal Culture for Conservation of Nature: Insights for Public Policy from a Case Study on Sacred Forests in Northeast India

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Brief Overview

Northeast India's sacred forests showcase tribal culture's role in conservation, preserving biodiversity via cultural taboos. Policies should integrate traditional knowledge, and support community stewardship for sustainability.

Author

• Dr Pankaj Kumar Kalita, Assam Don Bosco University