Indigenous knowledge on the utilization of Wikstroemia delavayi for papermaking by the Naxi Ethnic Group of Northwest Yunnan, China
Issue Date
12-2007
Abstract
The research describes and analyzes the indigenous knowledge of the Naxi people in the utilization of Wikstroemia delavayi for handmade paper in Kenbeigu Village, Lijiang City, Northwest Yunnan, China. Specifically, this study describes Naxis indigenous knowledge on Dongba (Naxi priest) papermaking using W. delavayi. All 61 interviewed respondents are villagers. Data was analyzed using descriptive and quantitative analysis. Based on the results of he study, it is quite evident that Naxi people have extensive indigenous knowledge about W. delavayi as they are using it through many generations. Due to frequency of harvesting, the biodiversitic composition of W. delavayi is adversely affected. By using traditional knowledge and harvesting after three years, its biodiversitic composition can be restored gradually. Hence, the tradional collection of W. delavayi is considered benefiting to sustainable biodiversity management.
Source or Periodical Title
Journal of Environmental Science and Management
ISSN
0119-1144
Volume
10
Issue
2
Page
17-27
Document Type
Article
College
School of Environmental Science and Management (SESAM)
Frequency
semi-annually
Physical Description
picture, map, tables, graph
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Lixin, Yang; Ramirez, Domingo M.; and Shengji, Pei, "Indigenous knowledge on the utilization of Wikstroemia delavayi for papermaking by the Naxi Ethnic Group of Northwest Yunnan, China" (2007). Journal Article. 4249.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/4249