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Notes on Traditional Uses of Khair (Acacia catechu Willd.) by Inhabitants of Shivalik Range in Western Himalaya

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Title Notes on Traditional Uses of Khair (Acacia catechu Willd.) by
Inhabitants of Shivalik Range in Western Himalaya
 
Creator Singh, K N
Lal, Brij
 
Subject Ecology
 
Description Abstract
The article deals with the importance of Khair (also known as Catechu) in the life
of rural and tribal communities inhabiting Shivalik range in western Himalaya, India.
Catechu, a multipurpose tree species is widely used by the inhabitants for fodder, fuel,
building material and in health care. Information on traditional uses and socioeconomic
importance of A. catechu were provided with reference to natives inhabiting foothills
of
Shivalik range in western Hiamlaya, India.
 
Date 2007
 
Type Article
PeerReviewed
 
Format application/pdf
 
Identifier http://ihbt.csircentral.net/893/1/acacia.pdf
Singh, K N and Lal, Brij (2007) Notes on Traditional Uses of Khair (Acacia catechu Willd.) by Inhabitants of Shivalik Range in Western Himalaya. Role of Sal Tree in the Life of Aboriginals of Central India. pp. 1-4.
 
Relation http://ihbt.csircentral.net/893/