Vegetation in the Sacred Groves across India: A Review

Sayantani Chanda*, T.V.Ramachandra
Energy and Wetlands Research Group,Centre for Ecological Sciences,
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, Karnataka, India.
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Conclusion

The study of plant species across regions of India shows its considerable importance and emphasise the need for development of strategies for the conservation of sacred groves through the involvement of local communities and the government. On the one hand, present study highlights the diversity of plant species in 5 zones by using diversity indices which helps t to conserve towards regeneration of plant species. On the other hand, the community similarity signifiesnearness or closeness of the two communities in terms of species composition useful in the ecological studies. The present information on threats requires urgent attention for conservation by creating local awareness and participatory management plans.


Citation:Sayantani Chanda, T.V.Ramachandra. Vegetation in the Sacred Groves across India: A Review. Research & Reviews: Journal of Ecology. 2019; 8(1): 29–38p.

*Corresponding Author
Energy and Wetlands Research Group,Centre for Ecological Sciences,
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, Karnataka, India.
Email: isayantani.chanda@gmail.com
  
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