A study for collecting basic information and constructing database on the plant resource utilization and plant names of the Nivkh

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We got a lot of information about the utilization of various herbs, shrubs and trees by the Nivkh people through conducting fieldworks three times in the three years.About various berries, further information including gathering seasons, places and habitats was obtained. Detailed information about a traditional food, which is mixture of berries and salmon or trout, was obtained as well and the preparations of them were recorded on video.Some plant species that were not confirmed to be used in the previous study, such as alpine bistort (Polygonum viviparum), were also found. Many plant names and related words in Nivkh language were also collected.These results not only bring new knowledge about the traditional and modern usage of plant resources by the Nivkh, but also contribute to their own traditional cultural activities by the Nivkh people.