Synopsis B Nalini The Global issue of ecological management is viewed from various angles at macro level. Such ecological problems could be tackled with relative ease if they are approached from micro level communities. Small territorial groups like tribes, who are part of the forest ecosystem, hold an important position in the preservation of the woodlands. The book describes the life style, culture habits and the health behaviour of the Kani tribes, the dwellers of Kodayar forest in the western Ghats. These tribes encounter with lot of problems in the secluded hill areas as much as they benefit the Nature. The book supplies the researchers and academicians with information on Kani Tribes. It will interest any common man who has concern for human groups, their lives and nature. The discussions and suggestions made in the book will be helpful in restructuring and improving the schemes of the government.