Wednesday 17 December 2014

“Mountain farming needs right approach”

The threats from globalisation should be faced with holistic, participatory and integrated approaches that should address all aspects of sustainability, said environment educator S.S. Davidson here.
Addressing the International Mountain Day celebrations at Vellambi tribal settlement in the Western Ghats in Kanyakumari district recently, Mr. Davidson said the specific needs and inter-linkages of different aspects of sustainable mountain development such as water, biodiversity, tourism and infrastructure should be taken into consideration.
The Kani tribals participated in the celebrations organised by the Tribal Foundation.
Low impact on ecology
Mr. Davidson also said practically green mountain agriculture had a very low impact on the environment.
In general, farming was the main source of food in mountains. Globalisation offered opportunities for mountain producers to market their high quality products such as coffee, cocoa, honey, herbs, spices and handicrafts.
Organic ‘corai’ mats were distributed to the tribals who participated in the celebration in which Kaani elders Raman Kaani, Unni Kaani and Mundathi Kaani were present.

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