Moving away from transhumance: The case of Gaddis

被引:4
作者
Sharma, Alpy [1 ]
Parkash, Om [1 ]
Uniyal, Sanjay Kr [1 ]
机构
[1] CSIR Inst Himalayan Bioresource Technol Palampur, Environm Technol Div, Palampur, Himachal Prades, India
来源
TREES FORESTS AND PEOPLE | 2022年 / 7卷
关键词
Fodder; Himalaya; Livestock; Migration; WANGCHUCK NATIONAL-PARK; DEVI-BIOSPHERE-RESERVE; TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE; LIVESTOCK MOBILITY; PASTORALISTS; CONSERVATION; WILDLIFE; HIMALAYA; PLANTS; MANAGEMENT;
D O I
10.1016/j.tfp.2022.100193
中图分类号
S7 [林业];
学科分类号
0829 ; 0907 ;
摘要
Transhumance that involves seasonal migration of humans along with their livestock is a means of livelihood and resource management for the Gaddi community of the Himalaya. They have been following it for centuries but now the practice is fast declining. We, therefore, documented the current movement patterns of Gaddis' and the associated emerging factors that are leading to a decline in transhumance. This was done through semi-structured questionnaire recordings with the Gaddis (n = 39) in the Bharmour region which is believed to be their origin place. We find that while Gaddis still follow transhumance, a disinterest towards the profession is evident that is reflected in the declining number of livestock holding and movement permits. The study reveals theft of livestock enroute (similar to 85%) and fodder scarcity (similar to 72%) as the major limiting factors. The need of education (similar to 49%) for children also encourages Gaddis to give up transhumance. During their movement, the Gaddis reported use of 96 plant species for fuelwood, fodder, and medicinal purposes. Thus, loss of transhumance will not only impact the age old tradition but also the associated knowledge. It is time when policies in favor of these herders are devised and implemented such that their sustainable development is ensured.
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