In the present paper we could prioritize the areas for plant conservation in Seshachalam hill ranges of Eastern Ghats, in India have been highlighted.
Priority Areas, Conservation, Vascular Plants, Seshachalam Hill Ranges, Southern Eastern Ghats
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Babu, M.S. and Rao, B.R.P., 2015. Conservation Priority Areas for Vascular Plants in Seshachalam Hill Ranges, Southern Eastern Ghats, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 38(1), pp.29-34. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2015-Q07PY4
Manuscript Published on 01 March 2015
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