Floristic surveys of Upper Ganga Ramsar Site in Uttar Pradesh, revealed existence of pristine floristic constituents and a primeval ‘Gurukul’ conserved as heritage relics of India, within the precincts of Ambikeshwar sacred site. The site also served as a reservoir of rich biomass and a magnificent carbon sink, a potential study site for palaeobotanists.
Ambikeshwar, Sacred Site, Upper Ganga Ramsar Site, Uttar Pradesh
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