TREE WEALTH IN THE LIFE AND ECONOMY OF THE TRIBESPEOPLE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA

Abstract

Trees and forests are among the most bountiful and versatile renewable resources gifted to mankind by nature. Tree wealth plays a vital role in the life and economy of many tribespeople of Andhra Pradesh, India. The plains and hill regions of the State are inhabited by a large number of tribespeople. They have learnt to utilise the tree products for various uses including for their food, fibre, medicine, timber, oil, gums, tannin, dyes and fuelwood, the details of which are presented in this paper.