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Indigenous
Fisheries Development and Management
Lao PDR Australian Mekong Resource Centre Home : Navigation : Village Systems :Solo Noi Village |
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Solo Noi village is located at 105o 49' N, 15o 18' E and is situated next to the Sedone River, a major tributary of the Mekong. It relies on fishing from the Sedone, from ricefields, from small streams and from seasonal backswamps. Solo Noi village is located below the Selabam Dam, while Khamyaad village is located below the Dam. Findings based on measuring catch per unit effort show significant differences in both the gear used and average fish sizes in these two locations. Both villages rely primarily on wet rice agriculture as the mainstay for their livelihoods, but fishing is an important subsidiary occupation. Dimensions of indigenous fisheries Indigenous fisheries can be seen as a livelihood system consisting of multiple dimensions. Different villages depend on different water sources at different times of the year for fishing; the uses for fish vary within and between villages, and from one season to another; the sources of fish for consumption varies from one season to another; as does the consumption of fish. For a comparitive analysis of the different dimensions of indigenous fisheries in Solo Noi village follow these links below: |
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Seasonal backswamp fisheries provide an important source of fish, hence a large part of the animal protien in the diet of villagers living nearby. Management of the backswamp fisheries in Solo Noi shows some similarities and some differences with Khamyaad village. Solo Noi village, like Khamyaad has access to a significant backswamp fishery, one of three backswamps that were the subject of detailed study: Backswamp
fisheries overview |
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