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Their customary institutions regulate access to forests, water sources, and agricultural lands. Sacred groves are protected. Hunting is governed by traditional norms. Forest produce is harvested sustainably. Community decisions often prioritise ecological balance over short-term economic gains
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/amp/story/forests/as-governments-and-institutions-search-for-solutions-to-biodiversity-loss-and-climate-change-odishas-niyamgiri-hills-offer-an-important-lesson
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