KAMRUP - KHASI

The Kamrup-Khasi is part of the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot characterised by many endemic species. It encompasses Tropical Moist Deciduous, Tropical Semi-evergreen, and Subtropical Broadleaf Forests. Known for its biodiversity, the region is one of India’s most species-rich areas, particularly abundant in birds, reptiles, amphibians, and plants.

Holou’r Baat (Hoolock Gibbon Corridor) is a project initiated by the Indigenous Rabha community in Chandubi and its adjoining areas to protect and conserve biodiversity in their forests. The community has identified & demarcated the traditional route of Hoolock Gibbons between Mayong and Barduar Reserved Forests and planted more than 100 saplings to enhance the forest canopy.

হলৌৰ বাট HOLOU'R BAAT

Kamrup Khasi is a rich and diverse habitat for wild silk-producing insects, with the community forests of Chadubi and its adjoining areas hosting seven documented species of these insects. The region is renowned for its traditional silks, such as eri, muga, and tasar, which have been integral to the tribal communities for generations. The knowledge and techniques of silkworm rearing and silk weaving have been passed down through the generations, becoming a cornerstone of cultural identity for these communities.

Rabha, Garo and Bodo communities residing in the Chadubi and its adjoining areas have been playing a pivotal role in maintaining the wild gene pool of wild silk-producing insects with their indigenous breeding practices. Our research delves into the native science of these indigenous communities in maintaining its genetic diversity while also supporting the ecological balance of the forests and bolstering economic livelihoods through their sustainable practices.

WILD SILK ECOSYSTEM

The Indigenous Fishing Community of Deepor Beel has been engaged in active wetland management independently for generations. Our research emphasises traditional fishing technology and management practices and how the deep ecological knowledge of the community guides the symbiotic relationship with biodiversity.

Deepor Beel serves as a vital bird migration site, closely correlated to the indigenous fishing practices. Through annual studies on avian diversity and habitat preferences, we analyse wetland segments critical for birdlife while assessing human impacts. This research explores using birds as indicators of ecosystem health.

DEEPOR BEEL

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