06
May
Bamboo is a crucial resource for tribal and rural communities in Tripura, contributing significantly to their livelihoods. With 149,000 artisans, it's cultivated in tropical moist deciduous forests and evergreen patches, highlighting its importance in Tripura's natural landscape. Tripura's Forest Department has identified 19 common bamboo species, covering 3,246 km², but the sector faces pressing challenges despite its importance. The Tripura Regional Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics Forum, organized by the Balipara Foundation in collaboration with the Women’s Welfare Society, at Agartala on May 3, shed light on raising awareness about the biodiversity of bamboo and underscored its critical significance. It emphasized the…
