Kerala and Tamil Nadu
The Kadar tribe of Vazhachal, Kerala, is actively working to restore degraded natural forests affected by invasive species. Kadars are indigenous people living primarily in Kerala and Tamil Nadu forests. They are recognized as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) by the Indian government. Their name, "Kadar," comes from "kaadu," meaning forest in Tamil and Malayalam, showing their strong bond with nature. They speak the Kadar language, a Dravidian dialect influenced by Tamil and Malayalam.
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