Research Article | Published: 01 March 1999

Plant diversity of Meghalaya and some issues for concern

Alka Awasthi

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 22 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 14-21 | 1999
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1999-7376IA | Cite this article

Abstract

Meghalaya has been acknowledged to be the richest botanical region in India. The diversity of vegetation types, wild species, agricultural forms and their wild relatives has been described. Various issues affecting plant diversity in this region like extraction for local use, commercial exploitation of medicinal and ornamental plants, effect of eroding traditions on protection of sacred groves, developmental activities, shifting agriculture, problems of forest management, mining, status of floristic studies and the need for inter-institutional linkage have been discussed. This paper presents the different viewpoints held by groups involved in research, utilization and management of plant diversity, and also attempts to present the problems faced by them in their conservation effort.

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Awasthi, A., 1999. Plant diversity of Meghalaya and some issues for concern. Indian Journal of Forestry, 22(1), pp.14-21. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1999-7376IA

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