Research Article | Published: 01 June 2014

Exploration of Trees of Koraput District of Odisha for Biodiversity Conservation

P. K. Das

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 21 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 105-108 | 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2014-893SP3 | Cite this article

Abstract

Author has prepared a list of 80 plants species which are grown naturally in the forest have fulfilled the needs of local people.  The plants provide renewable plant resources such as timber, fuel, gum, resin, food, etc. and also helps for the conservation of biodiversity, control soil erosion, maintain humidity and regulate environmental pollution.  The present study was conducted with a view to protect biodiversity.

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Das, P.K., 2014. Exploration of Trees of Koraput District of Odisha for Biodiversity Conservation. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 21(2), pp.105-108. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2014-893SP3

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Manuscript Published on 01 June 2014

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