Research Article | Published: 01 June 2010

Plant resources of Chilkigarh Kanak Durga sacred grove, West Bengal

R. K. Bhakat

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 33 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 257-269 | 2010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2010-EG13VI | Cite this article

Abstract

Sacred groves are patches of forests protected on socio-religious grounds. Being islands of biodiversity, they are traditional way of in-situ conservation of nature. This paper highlights the role of Chilkigarh Kanak Durga sacred grove in West Bengal towards conservation of 388 species of angiosperms under 295 genera covering 92 families. The study records 208, 45, 89 and 46 species of herbs, shrubs, trees and climbers respectively. The grove also supports 105 species of medicinal plants, 10 species of timber yielding plants, 17 species with edible fruits and 11 species with sacred value. This study calls for the continued protection of the grove.

Keywords

Socio-religious, Biodiversity, In-situ conservation, Traditional way, Protection, Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), Economic significance

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Bhakat, R.K., 2010. Plant resources of Chilkigarh Kanak Durga sacred grove, West Bengal. Indian Journal of Forestry, 33(2), pp.257-269. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2010-EG13VI

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Manuscript Published on 01 June 2010

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