Research Article | Published: 01 June 2013

Conservation Value of a Sacred Grove

R. K. Bhakat and U. K. Sen

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 36 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 217-226 | 2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2013-GHG88S | Cite this article

Abstract

This paper attempts to highlight the conservation value of a sacred grove of West Midnapore district in West Bengal. It also discusses some prevailing threats to the grove and recommends certain remedial measures.

Keywords

Swarga Bauri, Threatened, Chhotopindaria, Socio-religious, Spot-identification, Exotic weeds

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Bhakat, R.K. and Sen, U.K., 2013. Conservation Value of a Sacred Grove. Indian Journal of Forestry, 36(2), pp.217-226. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2013-GHG88S

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Manuscript Published on 01 June 2013

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