This study explored the illuminating interfaces between the prevalent cultural practices and how the people managed natural resources. Culture in many ways decides social practices and decision-making, which in turn creates societal norms for utilizing common property resources. There is a body of literature that has explored the links at various levels.

One grant was disbursed to INTWOT to document folklore related to environment, in the state of Jharkhand. The documentation involved collection, compilation and translation of songs and stories of Jharkhand, reflecting the populace's daily existence, their joys and sorrows, and an attempt to add contemporary grievances into these literary expressions. The objective of the effort was to provide the tribes' perspective of their immediate environment.