Foraging Traditions of Soliga and Yerava Tribes

• 16 Jan 2024

The Soliga tribe in Karnataka, part of the Cauvery Basin, practices ancient honey collection using traditional techniques with vines and bamboo ropes.

• They, along with the Yeravas in the Western Ghats, have lived in the region for thousands of years, relying significantly on honey from the Western Ghats in their diet.
• The book "Forgotten Trails: Foraging Wild Edibles" explores how foraged foods make up a substantial part of both tribes' diets, emphasizing the importance of preserving traditional foraging knowledge.
  • Foraging not only ensures survival but also strengthens community bonds, passing on essential skills to the younger generation and fostering unity and coexistence.

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