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Barik, Subhadra, Parvez, Arun Kumar Mishra, Sadhana Sewak, and Ashutosh Dey. "Sacred Groves of Badampahar Forest Range, Rairangpur Forest Division, Odisha, India." Ecology, Environment and Conservation 29, no. 02 (2023): 989–1001. http://dx.doi.org/10.53550/eec.2023.v29i02.074.
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The worship practices of indigenous people represent a symbiotic relationship between human beings and nature. Since old times conservation of biodiversity and natural resources has been an identical part of diverse cultures in different ways. Sacred groves are those patches of trees on forest land that are protected by local and Indigenous people with religious perspective and connotations. These are tracts of virgin forests with highly rich diversity, which have been protected by the traditional societies and indigenous communities since ages for their cultural and religious beliefs. Every sacred grove caries own myths, lore and legends which form the integral part of the sacred groves. These groves are distributed across the globe, and are diverse culturally. It recognizes them in different ways encoding various rules and regulations for their protection. India is rich in culture and tradition where sacred groves occur in different parts of Indian sub-continent viz., Central India, Western India, North-east India, etc. particularly where the tribal and ethnic communities live. Sacred groves play a vital role in biodiversity conservation and management. Several plants and animal species that are threatened in the wild are still well conserved in some of the groves. It also emphasizes that a number of medicinal plant species that are uncommon in wild forest lands, are abundant in many sacred groves. Furthermore, rare, threatened, endangered and endemic species are often concentrated in these groves. The religious belief of tribal and local communities plays an impressive role in utilization and conservation of flora and fauna of the particular region. Although, by the passage of time, adequate number of changes have taken place in the extension of the sacred groves, in their vegetation structure, people’s perception towards them and religious belief. The current study focused on documentation of all the sacred grooves of Badampahar Forest Range along with their floral and faunal composition. The study also aimed on documentation of all the traditional social beliefs associated to every listed sacred grove.
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M.V, Jeeshna. "PHYTOSOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS AND FLORISTRIC DIVERSITY OF VANEESWARAM KAVU IN KANNUR DISTRICT, KERALA." Kongunadu Research Journal 4, no. 2 (December 30, 2017): 19–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.26524/krj197.
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Sacred groves act as a treasure house for rare and medicinal plants. Apart from the quantitative analysis quantitative approach to sacred grove gives the potential species and importance of sacred grove, which is the main focuses of this work. There are many sacred grooves are present at Kannur district in whichVaneeswaram Kavu is one of the important one. The flora of sacred groves of has analysed taxonomically and phytosociologically. A total of 64 vascular plants falling under 61 genera and 43 families were documented. About 12 species are reported in the red listed category. In phytosociological studies specieslike, Elaeocarpus serratus, Erycibe paniculata and Scleria lithosperma were showing higher IVI. The devastation of species diversity in the study area represent there is an urgent need for regeneration of the species for conservation of biodiversity.
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Alpesh, Malsatar, and Mehta P. K. "A Case Study of Carbon Sequestration by Sacred Groves of Mundra Taluka, Kachchh District, Gujarat." Current World Environment 18, no. 1 (April 29, 2023): 343–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/cwe.18.1.28.
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Sacred groves are those forest patches that are connected with the religious and traditional values and beliefs of local people. Plants which are grown near the grove are called sacred plants. Sacred groves include several endemic, endangered and ecologically important plant species. In other words, sacred groves are natural conservation units for biodiversity. Sacred groves and sacred plants are protected and conserved due to the strong religious and mythological beliefs of local people. Their beliefs are as strong as their social traditions. The religious and cultural rites that are performed in the groves give it protection, as well as assisting in keeping the sacred grove in immaculate condition and ensuring the maintenance of its plants. As it is known that the trees are cutting day- by- day and on the other hand Sacred trees which grow near sacred groves are not under threat of cutting due to religious and cultural beliefs. Therefore, Sacred trees or sacred forest a potential role in the sequestration of atmospheric CO2 in the form of biomass. To estimation of Biomass and carbon sequestration in the Sacred tree species have been using a non-destructive method. The main focus of the current article is on estimating the carbon sequestration of sacred tree species in sacred groves found in selected areas Mundra Taluka of Kachchh District. Total 32 sacred groves were recorded from 18 villages which cover approximately 12.77 hectares of land area. Carbon sequestration of 172 individuals of 16 tree species was estimated through the standard method. Ficus benghalensis L. sequestered maximum carbon, i.e., 5.48 tones followed by Azadirachta indica A. Juss. (4.34 tones), Syzigium cumini (L.) Skeels (3.79 tones) While the lowest carbon sequestration was recorded in Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth (0961 tones), Prosopsis cineraria (L.) Druce (0.907 tones), Acacia catechu Willd. (0.39 tones) and Tamarindus indica L. (0.173 tones).
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G, Madhav. "Sacred Groves." Scientific American 319, no. 6 (December 2018): 48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican1218-48.
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Nipunage, D., and D. Kulkarni. "Floristic diversity and status of natural regeneration from sacred groves, Ambegaon Taluka of Pune district, Maharashtra state, India." Indian Journal of Forestry 34, no. 4 (December 1, 2011): 457–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2011-b9w7b1.
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The present paper deals with floristic composition and status of natural regeneration of 34 sacred groves belonging to 20 villages from Ambegaon taluka of Pune district, Maharashtra State. Area of sacred groves varies from 0.01 ha to 6.07 ha and thick clumps of wild Bamboo are observed. Natural regeneration of tree species like Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeel, Terminalia chebula Retz. and climber of Clematis gourina Roxb. were recorded. 200 old trees of Tectona grandis L. in Sagdara sacred grove is a unique feature of monotypic sacred grove.
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Koda, Satyavathi, T. Shyamal, Murali Krishna Ch, and Padal SB. "Tree diversity in the Borra Sacred Groves of Anathagiri in Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh, India." Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences 9, no. 8 (August 20, 2021): 205–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.36347/sajb.2021.v09i08.004.
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Sacred groves are tracts of virgin forest with rich biodiversity, as they have been protected for centuries by the local people for their cultural and religious beliefs and taboos. Sacred groves are representatives of climax vegetation and exhibit diversity of species such as trees, climbers and other shade loving herbs. In the present investigation, an attempt was made to study the tree diversity of a sacred grove of Borra, Visakhapatnam District, which comes under the Eastern Ghats of India. A total of 31 species, 28 genera and 20 families were reported in the sacred grove.
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AHMED, MUSHTAQ, VANDANA SHARMA, and MANJUL DHIMAN. "Sacred groves: the gene banks of threatened and ethnomedicinal flora, associated taboos and role in biodiversity conservation in the Peer Panchal range of North Western Himalayas, India." Ecological Questions 34, no. 3 (March 20, 2023): 1–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.12775/eq.2023.030.
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Sacred groves are the traditionally managed small or large patches of relict vegetation conserved on religious beliefs and representing the climax vegetation. These sacred patches have some set of traditional rules or protocols called taboos, which are key to the conservation of the sacred groves and the diversity within. Interestingly, every sacred grove has its legends, myths, taboos, and lores which are an integral part of the sacred groves. Sacred groves act as a gene bank for the threatened and endemic flora and fauna diversity, which are either diminishing from the open forest areas are somewhere some species get cleared however, these are still found in good numbers in the sacred groves. The sacred forests are the powerhouse of important ethnomedicinal flora, and several important medicinal plants are housed in these sacred patches. In the Peer Panchal region, these sacred patches play a pivotal role in the conservation of vegetation, however, in the present era of modernity and development, these sacred patches are facing high anthropogenic pressure due to the erosion of traditional knowledge and beliefs, leading to high rate of deteriorations of these life savior patches of forests. The present work reviews the sacred groves in the Peer Panchal region of Northwestern Himalayas, intending to highlight their role in maintaining a balance in our ecosystem and the need to recognize their values and the proper need for the conservation of these life-savior patches of forests.
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J. Ramalakshmana, M. Eswara Lakshmi Kumar, Ch Murali Krishna, and S.B. Padal. "Tree diversity, composition and structure of two sacred groves forest of Alluri Sitaramaraju District, Andhra Pradesh, India." Ecology, Environment and Conservation 29, no. 02 (2023): 829–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.53550/eec.2023.v29i02.048.
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In the present investigation, an attempt was made to study the tree diversity, composition and structure of two sacred groves, Alluri Sitarama Raju District, which comes under the Eastern Ghats of India. Anogeissus latifolia was the most common tree in the Gudem Sacred Groves, followed by Lannea coromandelica, Tamarindus indica, and Xylia xylocarpa. A total of 55 species, 45 genera, and 26 families were reported from the Daralamma Sacred Grove. Garuga pinnata was the dominating tree, and Protium serratum, Bridelia airy-shawii, and Mallotus philippensis were also dominant trees. Proper education should be provided to the people addressing about the need for conserving sacred groves.
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Kofi Sarfo-Adu, Gordon, Henry Kwabena Kokofu, Mark Aferdi Dadebo, Gladys Nkrumah, and David Kwaku Galley. "Management of Sacred Groves and Customary Practices in Pursuit of Sustainable Forest Management." Journal of Environment and Ecology 13, no. 1 (May 5, 2022): 31. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/jee.v13i1.19836.
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The goal of this investigation was to identify the customary practices on sacred groves and how they can help in achieving sustainable forest management in Ghana. The study examines forest management, deforestation, and sustainable forest management concepts. A case study of Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary and Malshegu Sacred Groves was explored. Interviews with community members were executed. Also, some secondary data on these two sacred groves were equally examined. The study found that taboos and other cultural beliefs were used to protect the sacred grooves with little government support. The study recommends that the state should make laws through the environmental protection agency and the forestry commission to support the cultural practices to achieve sustainable forest management.
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Makimilua Tiimub, Benjamin, Richard Amankwah Kuffour, Richard Wonnsibe Tiimob, Cletus Ankrah Kuuyeni, Ernestina Laatman Tiimob, and Elisha Nyannube Tiimob. "Sacred groves as potential ecotourism sites at Tolon and Diare in Northern Region, Ghana." Journal of Sustainable Tourism and Entrepreneurship 1, no. 3 (December 3, 2020): 195–215. http://dx.doi.org/10.35912/joste.v1i3.244.
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Purpose: Relic plant communities commonly referred as “sacred groves” in Ghana and comparatively anywhere are ecologically, genetically important resources indigenously protected as “abodes of gods or ancestral habitats” through traditional or religious beliefs and taboos. This study mainly evaluated the potentials of sacred groves for development as tourist sites at Tolon and Diare in the Northern Region of Ghana. Research methodology: Data was collected using semi structured interview questionnaire aided by vegetation survey, observational field walk through the Jaagbo and Tindangung Sacred Groves to screen natural features of the destinations and determine its potential for ecotourism. Findings: Potential areas for visitor amateurism such as the wonderful baobab tree, crocodile pond, misty stone bird sanctuary, were identified in both groves. About 220 different species of plants were identified in the entire groves. The study further discovered that with effective management measures in place, the ecotourism potentials of these sacred groves will optimize if developed to attract visitors and generate income for sustainable socio-economic development of the adjoining communities in northern Ghana. Limitations: Although the target population was above 200 people, relatively small sample size (≤ 36%), could be chosen since the opinion leaders considered the groves as sacred and were less prepared to divulge information about them. Islam and Christianity rather counteracted certain beliefs of the traditional people who adopted local measures to enhance sustainability of these sites for ecotourism functions. Contribution: The study advocates the adoption of bylaws to promote sustainable management of the sacred groves for sustainable benefits. Keywords: Jaagbo, Tindangung, Sacred grove, Crocodile pond, Bird sanctuary, Traditional bylaws, Land use plan
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Sen, Uday Kumar. "Sacred groves: a traditional way of conserving plant diversity in West Midnapore District, West Bengal, India." Journal of Threatened Taxa 11, no. 3 (February 26, 2019): 13350–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.11609/jott.4310.11.3.13350-13359.
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Sacred groves are forest patches conserved by the local people interwined with their socio-cultural and religious practices. An extricable link between the past and present society in terms of religion, socio-culture, heritage and biodiversity exists in the sacred groves. It is distributed globally where ethnic indigenous communities live. Several animals and plants that are threatened in forests are still abundant and well conserved in such sacred groves. The taboos, religious belief and sacredness play a significant role in promoting sustainable utilization and conservation. In this regard, the study of a sacred grove in the district of West Midnapore in West Bengal highlighting the tradition may provide a powerful tool for ensuring biodiversity conservation through community participation.
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Hounkpati, K., K. Adjonou, and K. Kokou. "Distribution and cultural identity of sacred groves in Togo." International Forestry Review 24, no. 2 (June 1, 2022): 163–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1505/146554822835629550.
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Sacred groves are important for biodiversity conservation but they face several threats. This study explores the contribution of these forest to the Togo Forest Landscape Restoration initiative and REDD+ implementation, based on inventories and systematic mapping. The results reveal that Togo has more than 780 sacred groves which cover 3,627.68 ha. The vegetation types cover by the sacred groves are woodlands (1 974.3 ha), dry semi-deciduous forests (882.52 ha) and tree savannas (537.82 ha). Many deities and vocations were associated with the sacred groves; ceremonial and prayer sacred groves (80,86%), voodoo and conservation sacred groves (12,46%), cemetery or burial sacred groves (3,11%), residence or retreat sacred groves (2.52%), secret meetings, and festivities or celebrations sacred groves (1,03%). These results highlight the need to consider sacred groves within the framework of the Togo Forest Landscape Restoration initiative and implementation of REDD+ strategies.
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Sasikala, K., G. Pradeepkumar, C. C. Harilal, and C. P. Ravindran. "Status of Sacred Groves in Mahe (U.T. of Puducherry) and Strategies for their Conservation." Indian Journal of Forestry 37, no. 3 (September 1, 2014): 281–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2014-127a9c.
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Sacred groves are the remnants of natural forest patches and are considered as repositories of diversity of flora and fauna that are conserved by by local communities in a sustainable manner. They are potential sites of insitu conservation of genetic diversity. Sacred groves are conserved since time immemorial. Mahe, coming under Puducherry administration, occupies a unique geographical location near to the Arabian Sea. It also forms a part of the Western Ghats, which in turn is one among the hottest of the hotspots of the world. The sacred groves of Mahe, popularly known as ‘Kavu’, harbor various life forms. There are 19 groves in Mahe and their size ranges between 0.36 to 1.21 ha. A preliminary floristic survey of the groves yielded 325 species belonging to 95 families. The major groves possess thick vegetation with a high concentration of evergreen species whereas the smaller ones show less dense or degraded patches. Many of the groves face anthropogenic pressures of various sorts. The groves are conserved due to religious faiths, taboos and folklores associated with grove. With the advent of modernization, urbanization and changing socio-economic scenario, the cultural norms and taboos are no longer much important. As a result many of the groves are degrading at a greater speed. The present paper embodies the documentation of the phytodiversity of the sacred groves of Mahe, their present status and strategies for conservation.
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Mudadla, Sankararao, Ashok Kumar Panigrahi, and Alaka Sahu. "A note on the Gadi Central Pandam Sacred Grove of East Sikkim, Sikkim, India." Annals of Plant Sciences 6, no. 8 (August 6, 2017): 1656. http://dx.doi.org/10.21746/aps.2017.8.1.
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Sacred groves are small forest patches conserved by local people through socio-religious and historical beliefs. Gadi Central Pandam is one of the oldest sacred groves and protected more than 300 years due to its various religious, historical and archaeological significances. It is situated in the Sumin Resrve Forest of Rangpo Block of East Sikkim District. The sacred grove harbors a wide variety of plant species. This grove is facing serious threats due to various developmental activities. Therefore, it is suggested here to create awareness among the native people about the traditional values of this sacred grove and environmental benefits to the region and better sustenance of mankind by conserving the biodiversity of the region. The native people should also be encouraged to involve actively in protection and sustainable conservation managements of this grove for posterity.
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Vipat, Arpita, and Erach Bharucha. "Sacred Groves: The Consequence of Traditional Management." Journal of Anthropology 2014 (November 10, 2014): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/595314.
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The Western Ghats are one of the globally recognized “hot spots” of biodiversity in India. In Maharashtra small patches of forest in the Ghats are protected by local people as “sacred groves.” They are called “Devrai” which have been managed by local people and are dedicated to the deity in the grove. These groves act as benchmarks of less disturbed vegetation. The study has been conducted on fifteen groves through detailed expert and semistructured interviews of their priests and locals have been conducted to appreciate their traditional management systems. There is no evidence to show that the groves were intended primarily for biodiversity conservation or as a science based natural resource management strategy. Biodiversity conservation of groves is thus a by-product of a traditional belief of locals in the supernatural power of the forest deity. The concept of ICCAs (Indigenous Community Conserved Areas) and making registries of local knowledge of biodiversity as a tool for developing future conservation initiatives can act as a useful strategy to preserve the groves in the face of regional development pressures and gain government recognition for protecting the groves in the long term.
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Jyothi, K. M., and P. O. Nameer. "Birds of sacred groves of northern Kerala, India." Journal of Threatened Taxa 7, no. 15 (December 26, 2015): 8226. http://dx.doi.org/10.11609/jott.2463.7.15.8226-8236.
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<p>Sacred groves are patches of vegetation preserved due to religious or cultural tradition. They are protected through spiritual beliefs. Sacred groves provide an excellent abode to the biodiversity of the region where they are located. Scientific exploration of fauna from sacred groves of India is few and far between. The present study was conducted to explore the bird diversity and abundance in 15 selected sacred groves of northern Kerala, eight from Kannur District and seven from Kasargod District each. A total of 111 bird species were observed belonging to 49 families and 16 orders. The sacred groves of northern Kerala support many of the ‘forest-birds’ such as the Grey Junglefowl <em>Gallus sonneratii</em>, Asian Fairy-bluebird <em>Irena puella</em>, Tickell’s Blue-flycatcher <em>Cyornis tickelliae</em>, Malabar Trogon <em>Harpactes fasciatus</em>, Heart-spotted Woodpecker <em>Hemicircus canente</em>, Malabar Whistling-Thrush <em>Myophonus horsfieldii</em>, Little Spiderhunter <em>Arachnothera longirostra, </em>etc. The sacred groves of northern Kerala also support two endemic bird species of the Western Ghats, such as the Malabar Grey Hornbill <em>Ocyceros griseus</em> and Rufous Babbler <em>Turdoides subrufa</em>. Five species of raptors and four owl species were reported from the sacred groves of north Kerala during the present study. The breeding of the White-bellied Sea-Eagle has been reported at Edayilakadu Kavu, a sacred grove in Kasargod District. The sacred groves of northern Kerala also supported 17 species of long distant migratory birds. Thazhe Kavu, recorded the Black-headed Ibis <em>Threskiornis melanocephalus</em>, a Near-Threatened bird according to IUCN.</p><div> </div>
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M.P, Ramanujam. "CONSERVATION OF SACRED GROVES, CULTURAL CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLLING CLIMATE CHANGE." Kongunadu Research Journal 4, no. 2 (December 30, 2017): 47–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.26524/krj201.
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Sacred groves signify the practice of conserving biodiversity with strong beliefs, customs and taboos and are treasure house of rare and endemic species. Everything within these groves is under the protection of the reigning deity of the grove and the removal of any material, even dead wood or twig is a taboo (Gadgil and Vartak, 1976). Such groves still exist in many parts of the world and represent relict vegetation of the locality, preserved in its original form with minimal disturbance. Preservation of these groves, though on the pretext of religious beliefs, is of importance for conserving germ plasm that is otherwise under threat from human interference (Khiewtan and Ramakrishnan, 1989). Among the sacred groves along the coastal sector centering Pondicherry (90km x 50 km) on the east coast of India, Puthupet (28ha), Senthirankillai (15ha), Thoppaiyankulam (10.5ha), Kotthatai (6.15ha) and Karukkai (5.2ha.) were larger groves, the smaller being Sedrapet, Ramanathapuram and Kumalam, each measuring ca.0.2 ha. Of late, ecologists evince interest in the potential of biodiversity in carbon -‘C’ sequestration and storage. In some selected groves, the biosequestered atmospheric carbon (C) values ranged from 47.7 to 120.5 Mg ha-1. The quantum of C-storage in a sacred grove, however small it may be, and its implied role in mitigating the climate change, is now confirmed. These groves which have rich, varied and valuable biodiversity conserved in them can also contribute to tackling climate change, which is another most serious environmental problem facing the humankind.
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Malik, Vijai, Inam Mohammad, and Pranita. "Glitter of plant diversity in the sacred grove of Kharar, Muzaffarnagar (U.P.)." Indian Journal of Forestry 33, no. 3 (September 1, 2010): 337–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2010-cy9226.
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Sacred groves are spiritually charged and holy places having patches of vegetation in its climax state and which have been protected by local people on socio-religious grounds. In real sense sacred groves are the oldest existing form what was known as ancient Botanical Garden. The present paper deals with the Glitter of plant diversity in the sacred grove of Kharar, district Muzaffarnagar (U.P); for, to the best of the knowledge of the investigator, the road leading to this arena is untrodden. The study records 120 angiosperms belonging to 45 families.
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Kulkarni, D., and Mahesh Shindikar. "Plant Diversity Evaluation in Shirkai sacred grove, Pune district, Maharashtra." Indian Journal of Forestry 28, no. 2 (June 1, 2005): 127–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2005-fo2lpr.
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Shirkai sacred grove, one of the 31 sacred groves from Panshet dam catchment area, was studied with qualitative and quantitative approach. Quantitative evaluation of plant diversity in sacred groves is found to be an important aspect for in situ conservation programme. In the present study, 116 species from 54 families were collected in the post monsoon season. Wild germplasm of bamboo and rare endangered plants are special features of Shirkai. The vegetation is found to be diverse and evenly distributed with Shannon’s diversity index (1.67) and modified Hills ratio (6.45).
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Aiswaryalakshmi A.R., Abhin M. Sunil, Bharath M. R., and Firosh Raja. "A Biodiversity Assessment Report of Poredam Temple Sacred Grove, Chadayamangalam, Kollam, India." ECOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION 29, suppl (2023): 240–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.53550/eec.2023.v29i06s.035.
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Sacred groves are areas of vegetation that have been conserved because of a religious or cultural custom. Spiritual convictions safeguard them. The biodiversity of the area where sacred groves are located benefits greatly from their exceptional habitat. Very few studies have been of the fauna from India’s holy woods. The study is based on the documentation of faunal diversity in Poredam Temple Sacred Grove, Chadayamangalam, Kollam. 127 faunal species were recorded in the study area. The faunal diversity consisted of 4 Mammals, 52 Aves, 8 Amphibians,10 Reptiles and 27 Odonates and 29 Butterflies.
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Shrestha, Laxmi Joshi, Mohan Devkota, and Bhuvan Keshar Sharma. "Tree Diversity Conservation Initiatives in Sacred Groves of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal." Nepal Journal of Science and Technology 19, no. 1 (June 30, 2020): 60–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njst.v19i1.29768.
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The study was conducted in two sacred groves of Kathmandu Valley, Pashupati Sacred Grove, and Bajrabarahi Sacred Grove, aiming to analyze the diversity of tree species and their role in conserving biodiversity. Parallel transects with concentric circular plot survey methods were applied for data collection. During the study, 23 tree species belonging to 22 genera and 15 families were recorded in Pashupati sacred grove, whereas only 19 tree species belonging to 16 genera and 13 families were recorded from Bajrabarahi Sacred Grove. The Shannon-Weiner diversity indices were higher (H=1.91) in Pashupati Sacred Grove compared to Bajrabarahi Sacred Grove, with 1.80 Shanon-Weiner Indices. Three types of forest were recorded from Pashupati Sacred Grove, namely the Schima-Pyrus forest, Myrsine-Persea forest, and Quercus-Myrsine forest, and only one Neolitsiacuipala forest from Bajrabarahi Sacred Grove. The sacred grove is one of the pioneers and community-based management regimes of the forest resource management system. It plays a decisive role in biodiversity conservation as it associated with many taboos and belief systems, thus providing a better opportunity for conservation compared to that of the government management system.
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Sankar, Vinay. "Politics of Cultural Commons: A Case Study of Sacred Groves in Central Kerala." Space and Culture, India 8, no. 2 (September 29, 2020): 129–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.20896/saci.vi0.774.
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Sacred groves or sacred natural sites (SNS) are defined areas of land and bodies of water with considerable socio-cultural and ecological value. This study attempts to analyse SNS using the framework of commons or common-pool resources and understand the implications regarding the access to and ecological sustainability of these sacred spaces. A set of ten groves from an inventory of sacred groves reported by the Institute of Foresters Kerala were chosen using purposive sampling to cover various types of custodianship and communities in the district of Thrissur. This district houses the most famous sacred grove in Kerala and is known for consecrating sacred groves and expunging spirits. A field survey employing an observation schedule and semi-structured interviews were undertaken focusing on the biophysical, socio-cultural, and institutional aspects of the SNS. Understanding the relationship between grove ecosystems and stakeholder communities was the objective of the study. The management of SNS in the study sites does not show much evidence of collective action. There is a tendency of SNS to become 'club goods' over a period of time. Regardless of types of custodianship, SNS exhibit properties of common-pool resources from an ecological point of view. Even when customarily managed along caste lines, access was not physically restricted. Recent constructions of concrete boundaries around SNS, conversion of groves to temples, and increasing intensity and frequency of rituals have changed the socio-cultural and ecological character of these spaces. The study shows that the perspective of the commons is inadequate to capture the underlying power dynamics of institutions of SNS. Understanding the transformation of SNS from being 'open' and inclusive to closed and elitist temple spaces need a different language of political ecology.
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Mgumia, F. H., and G. Oba. "Potential role of sacred groves in biodiversity conservation in Tanzania." Environmental Conservation 30, no. 3 (September 2003): 259–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0376892903000250.
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Sacred groves, some as old as several centuries, may have contributed to the preservation of some plant species in Tanzania. This has led conservationists to consider whether sacred groves could be used for in situ conservation. Eight sacred groves of the Ugunda chieftaincy of the Wanyamwezi in central Tanzania representing burial sites that varied from 6–300 years old were inventoried to compare woody species richness and taxonomic diversity with those of forest plots in a state managed Forest Reserve. Although they occupied a relatively small area the sacred groves had greater woody species richness and taxonomic diversity than the state managed Forest Reserve. The forest plots and the groves shared a species similarity index of 45%, suggesting that the sacred groves contributed to in situ conservation of the miombo woodland biodiversity. Some of the woody species were absent in the forest plots, also suggesting that groves served as a refuge for some species. An inventory of all existing sacred groves could provide important information on their role in in situ conservation. In order to promote them for community-based conservation of biodiversity the government should declare sacred groves as preservation sites, and incorporate them into modern conservation systems.
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Jakhar, Somveer, Himanshi Dhiman, Harish Punia, Harikesh Saharan, and Aman Boora. "Prosopis juliflora invasions and ecological dominance in the sacred groves of Western Haryana, India." Research Journal of Biotechnology 19, no. 4 (February 29, 2024): 40–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.25303/1904rjbt040046.
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The present study was conducted in the sacred groves of Haryana in the semi-arid regions. Prosopis juliflora is one of the most common invasive plant species and has varying degrees of ecological consequences. In Haryana, the vast semi-arid conditions has ideally favoured the invasion of P. juliflora including the sacred groves of the State. Therefore, the present study investigated the population structure of the P. juliflora in the two sacred groves of Haryana i.e. Daya (SG-I) and Kharkada (SG-II) with different degrees of invasion. The impact of the invasive tree on the native flora was also examined by the assessment of different ecological parameters like analytical characteristics of vegetation along with four diversity indices (Shannon-Weiner Index, Simpson Index, Pielou Index and Margalef Index). The results of the study revealed that the sacred grove with low Prosopis invasion (SG-I) had high density and Basal area of native plant species as having significant values for the selected diversity indices and thus is better flourished in comparison to the highly invaded site (SG-II). It can be concluded that the native phytodiversity of the sacred groves of Haryana is in peril due to increasing P. juliflora invasion, thus efficient management strategies are required in this direction.
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Pradhan, Antaryami, and Alison A. Ormsby. "Biocultural conservation in the sacred forests of Odisha, India." Environmental Conservation 47, no. 3 (June 8, 2020): 190–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0376892920000181.
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SummaryBiocultural and indigenous approaches to conservation, such as the sacred forests of India, are increasingly being recognized and valued. At these sites, the ecological aspects as well as the local community management and cultural significance of the landscape contribute to conservation success. From 2012 to 2015, we investigated five sacred forests in western Odisha (India) that varied in size from 1 to 1000 ha. Through interviews with 81 residents, we explored the types of groves, their use and management approaches. We investigated levels of grove disturbance and plant use with botanical survey methods. Some groves experience pressures from annual pilgrimage visitors, and we documented the relative impacts of pilgrims and other activities using ethnographic methods. Community participation or management by the Forest Department alone has not been completely effective in conserving these sacred natural sites; however, collaborative work can contribute to successful conservation. Continued community involvement is key to future biodiversity conservation in the sacred groves.
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Ogundiran, Akinwumi, and Adisa Ogunfolakan. "Colonial Modernity, Rituals and Feasting in Odùduwà Grove, Ilé-Ifẹ̀ (Nigeria)." Journal of African Archaeology 15, no. 1 (December 7, 2017): 77–103. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/21915784-12340004.
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AbstractSacred groves are ubiquitous on the cultural landscape of Ilé-Ifẹ̀ and they have been the site of most archaeological research in the ancient Yoruba city. But these studies have been driven by the view that sacred groves were places of static ritual traditions. Recovering the paraphernalia of those rituals, especially the exquisite sculptures, therefore preoccupied the pioneering archaeological research in Ilé-Ifẹ̀. In contrast, the historical trajectories that defined the evolution and transformation of these groves as dynamic cultural sites have not been undertaken. We make the case in this article that sacred groves are dynamic and meaningful sites for historical negotiation. With this perspective, we conducted archaeological study of Odùduwà Grove in Ile-Ife with the goal to understand the broad sociocultural processes that have shaped the cultural landscape of the grove across different registers of time. The archaeological evidence in Odùduwà Grove dates back to at least the fourteenth century. We focus this article on the evolution of the grove during the twentieth century with emphasis on the materiality of colonial and postcolonial modernity and its implications for rituals of royal coronation, sacrificial rites, and feasting.
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Varma, M. S. V. S. Prasad, U. Phani Kumari, M. V. Vidyullatha, and S. B. Padal. "Assessment of Plant Diversity in Bodakondamma Sacred Grove, Eastern Ghats of Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh, India." Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences 11, no. 06 (June 26, 2023): 212–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.36347/sajb.2023.v11i06.004.
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The present investigation reflects the findings of Assessment of plant Diversity which have been undertaken in the sacred grove of Bodakondamma, Eastern Ghats of Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh, India. The forest types of Sacred Grove are mainly dry deciduous forest. Plant diversity assessment was conducted during 2021 - 2022. The survey documentation of the plant species in the Sacred Grove area were recorded a total of 67 species are trees and 45 species are shrubs and 73 species are herbs and 45 species are climbers. This study provides preliminary information on the sacred groves of Bodakondamma. Appropriate conservation and management can considerably improve the plant diversity value of Sacred Grove of Eastern Ghats, Visakhapatnam District.
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Oyelowo, O. J., A. M. Aduradola, O. D. Akinyemi, and O. R. Olatidoye. "Ground flora species richness and diversity in traditional forests of southwest, Nigeria." Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management 24, no. 10 (November 3, 2020): 1731–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v24i10.5.
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Diversity indices of tree species in tropical rainforest have been studied, but less effort has been devoted to the ground flora studies especially in sacred groves of tropical rainforest, Nigeria, as it plays a critical role in nutrient cycling and energy flow within the forest ecosystem. This study was carried out to determine the ground flora species diversity, richness and density in five traditional forests (Igbo-Ile, Igbo-Oba, Igbo-Olua, Igbo-Olodumare Igbo-Gbopo) of southwestern Nigeria. The ground flora enumeration of 5 x 10m was laid at the centre of 50 x 50m laid in each of the sacred grove. All plants with dbh < 10cm were identified and the frequency of occurrence recorded. In all the Sacred Groves, a total of 14064 plants/ha individual were recorded with 80 species distributed among 36 families. Igbo-Oba had highest diversity index of 3.21, followed by Igbo-Olodumare (2.80), Igbo-Ile (2.42). The least diversity index was recorded in Igbo-Gbopo (1.97). Among the 36 families, maximum species was recorded in Sterculiaceae (10), followed by Euphorbiaceae (5), Apocynaceae (4), Combretaceae (4) and Sapindaceae (4). Among the families with lowest frequencies (1) recorded are: Acanthaceae, Araceae, Rutaceae, Sapotaceae, Solanaceae. The study concludes that anthropogenic disturbances observed, e.g. farming, spiritual engagements etc. around Igbo-Olua and Igbo-Gbopo might have contributed to low diversity index compared to Igbo-Ile, Igbo-Oba and Igbo-Olodumare where high diversity index was recorded. It is recommended that to maintain high diversity index in the scared groves, buffer zones should be created around the sacred groves.
Keywords: sacred grove, diversity, ground flora, herbaceous
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Chouin, Géerard. "Sacred Groves in History:." IDS Bulletin 33, no. 1 (January 2002): 39–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1759-5436.2002.tb00005.x.
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Mahanty, Dibyendu S., and Shrabana Mazumder. "Sacred Groves as the Source of Local Medicinal Plants and Sites of Biodiversity Conservation in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal." INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PLANT AND ENVIRONMENT 9, no. 03 (September 28, 2023): 237–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.18811/ijpen.v9i03.07.
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A Sacred Grove (SG) is any grove of trees, shrubs and even herbs of special religious importance to a particular culture. SGs are consideredas distinct patches of vegetation (ranging in size from a small cluster of a few trees to a large forest stand spanning several hundredacres) which are venerated in the name of local deities or ancestral spirits, promoting conservation. Conservation of biodiversity insacred groves is a consequence of the sacred physical space of the sacred grove which is communally shared as commons and used toobserve crucial social ceremonies in indigenous societies. While documenting the sacred groves in the district of North 24 Parganas ofWest Bengal through a detailed field survey, plants of local medicinal importance were identified in these patches in which the localpeople traditionally conserved the medicinal plants since time immemorial. An extensive field survey to potential district areas anddocumentation of major flora, including their correct identification and their related Traditional Knowledge (TK) in each SG was done.More than 120 local medicinal plants were found and traditional knowledge associated with these plants was documented whichincluded Adhatoda vasica, Abroma agustum, Andrographis paniculata, Bacopa monnieri, Centella asiatica, Cocculus hirsutus, Gloriosasuperba, Tinospora cordifolia to name very few. Out of these purified aqueous extract of Cocculus hirsutus has also been reported inCOVID-19 treatment in many research papers. Traditional knowledge associated with these plants found in the sacred groves is a hiddentreasure from where further research, learning and dissemination of potential information can ensue. These SGs are examples of in-situconservation traditionally by local people and gene pool for various medicinal plants.
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Neethu, P., P. Sreeja, and A. E. D. Daniels. "Fissidens Pokhrensis Nork. – A New Record to Kerala." Acta Botanica Hungarica 66, no. 1-2 (May 8, 2024): 101–4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1556/034.66.2024.1-2.6.
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The Fissidentaceae is one of the moss families with the genus Fissidens. A species of Fissidens viz., F. pokhrensis has been collected from the Neeliyarkottam sacred grove of Kannur District, which is a new record to the moss flora of Kerala. Sacred groves remain neglected in the study of bryoflora.
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S, Sekaran, and Nisha Raj S. "CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY AND SOCIO-CULTURAL DIMENSIONS OF SACRED GROVES OF KANNUR DISTRICT, KERALA." Kongunadu Research Journal 4, no. 1 (June 30, 2017): 96–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.26524/krj185.
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Sacred groves are small patches of forests, protected by local communities on religious grounds, rituals and culture. It represent a tradition of nature worship by dedicating patches of forests to deities and providing protection to such forest patches. They have immense value from genetic and ecological point ofview. Results of studies conducted in eleven sacred groves in Kannur district of Kerala are compiled in this paper. Two hundred and three plant species including 10 true mangroves give an insight into the bioecological and socio cultural dimensions of sacred groves in helping and conserving the biological diversity.Kaliyattam a performing art with different forms of ‘theyyam’ is conducted every year offering to propitiate the deity by different communities in the villages. ‘Devakooth’ a theyyam performed by women in Thekkumpad kavu. is noteworthy among the performative rituals. These ritualistic practices centred aroundthe sacred groves substantially contribute to the conservation and day- to-day management of ecological balance by sacred groves. The different types of roles played by sacred groves in maintaining the ecosystem integrity and biodiversity conservation are also presented in this paper.
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Pieruccini, Cinzia. "Sacred Groves, the Brahmanical Hermit, and Some Remarks on ahiṃsā and Vegetarianism." Cracow Indological Studies 25, no. 1 (December 15, 2023): 237–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.12797/cis.25.2023.01.08.
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The term sacred grove‘ is used to denote an area of vegetation that is afforded special protection on religious grounds. In India, where sacred groves are known by a wide repertoire of local names, such places may be found right from the Himalayas up to the far South. Sacred groves host veneration of natural phenomena or elements of landscape, but also ancestral, local, folk or tribal gods and Sanskritised deities; the use of their resources is strictly regulated. Research studies on sacred groves in India often consider them to be a legacy of archaic economic forms, possibly harking back to the stage of hunters-gatherers, and an expression of a religiosity dating back to a remote, non-Aryan, pre-Vedic antiquity. However, main sources for our knowledge of Indian antiquity, namely the literary sources, provide no direct record of voices of such archaic societies. Nonetheless, the same sources allow us to highlight some important aspects of the sacredness anciently ascribed to vegetation, forest, and specific places therein. The present paper proposes to focus on the Brahmanical hermit‘s distinct relationship with the forest and examine some aspects related to food.
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Tekić, Ivan, and Charles Watkins. "‘Sacred groves’- an insight into Dalmatian forest history." Šumarski list 145, no. 7-8 (August 31, 2021): 337–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.31298/sl.145.7-8.3.
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The French administration in Dalmatia (1805-1813) was short but is often praised by foresters as advanced in terms of woodland management because of their establishment of so-called sacred groves or sacri boschi. Based on archival sources and 19<sup>th</sup> century maps, this research explores the establishment and demise of sacred groves and places them within the broader forest history of Dalmatia. It reveals that the literal translation of the term sacro bosco as sacred grove (sveti gaj) by the 19<sup>th</sup> century foresters was not precise which caused misrepresentation and misunderstandings of what sacro bosco actually meant. The more appropriate translation would be forbidden groves (zabranjen gaj) as this also reflects the nature of these woodlands, which were in fact woodland sections where exploitation was prohibited. Establishment of forbidden groves was not a French invention since the practice was widely used before the French and during the Austrian Empire (1814-1918). In the second half of the 19<sup>th</sup> century and with the change of official language, the Italian term sacro bosco was replaced with the Croatian term protected area (branjevina).
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Rajasri, Ray, E. A. Sreevidya, and T. V. Ramachandra. "Functional importance of sacred forest patches in the altered landscape of Palakkad region, Kerala, India." Journal of Tropical Ecology 33, no. 6 (November 2017): 379–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0266467417000360.
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Abstract:The role of sacred forest patches in maintaining biodiversity and offering ecosystem services is well established, though the functional aspects are understated. This study aims to understand the functional diversity of tree reproductive traits of sacred forest patches in an altered landscape. Twenty-five sacred groves in Palakkad region, Kerala, India, were chosen to assess the distribution of five reproductive traits – pollination mechanism, fruit size, seed number, seed size and dispersal mechanism – among the tree populations. The data matrix was analysed for overall trait-state distribution, functional diversity assessment and its relation to environmental parameters and disturbance in the area. A total of 87 woody species was documented with a fairly homogenized distribution of fruit and seed characters, with ≥50% of the recorded trait states in each grove in comparison to control plot. Pollination and dispersal mechanisms are dominated by a single guild. e.g. insects and birds, often generalist in nature. Functional richness had a strong correlation with Shannon's index and disturbance, but evenness and divergence were weakly related with others. Comparative assessment with null model showed no significant deviations from expected results indicating apparent lack of habitat filtering or resource competition among sacred groves. The trait homogenization and overall simplification of the grove biota is perhaps an outcome of rapid land-use change and its consequences on specialist members. This study shows sacred groves are important for maintaining a plethora of functional traits in the altered landscape. However, the prevalence of generalist mediators indicates maintenance of basic ecological functions in the landscape without support for specialist ones.
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Warrier, Kannan C. S., Rekha R. Warrier, and V. Thangavel. "Status of Sacred Groves in India: A Review." International Journal of Environment and Climate Change 13, no. 8 (May 22, 2023): 170–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i81942.
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Areas covering native plant and tree species protected on behalf of religious grounds are known as sacred groves. Apart from India, sacred groves occur in various countries including America, Australia, Africa, Asia and Europe. They are not merely patches of forests but are islands in desolated landscapes. Many valuable medicinal plants and wild relatives of cultivated species are residing in sacred groves which have got tremendous roles to play in species or tree improvement programmes. Ancient sacred groves should be treated as possessing “Incomparable Values” according to the National Environment Policy of India. This paper reviewed extensively, analyzed and presented the current status on these invaluable resource pockets in India.
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Sreekumar, V. B., K. A. Sreejith, M. S. Sanil, M. K. Harinarayanan, M. P. Prejith, and R. V. Varma. "Distribution of Syzygium travancoricum Gamble (Myrtaceae), a Critically Endangered tree species from Kerala part of Western Ghats, India." Journal of Threatened Taxa 12, no. 17 (December 26, 2020): 17340–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.11609/jott.5231.12.17.17340-17346.
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Syzygium travancoricum Gamble is an endemic, Critically Endangered tree species found in marshy swamps of the Western Ghats. An assessment was conducted on existing distribution pattern and population structure of this species in Kerala. Most of the existing populations are mainly located in sacred groves and this tree is an ideal example on role of sacred groves in conserving biodiversity especially IUCN red listed species. A total of 465 individuals were recorded in which maximum number of sapling density was recorded in Kalasamala Sacred grove followed by patches of Myristica swamps in Kulathupuzha. Fragmentation of populations, habitat modification, over exploitation, pollution and invasion of exotics are major threats to S. travancoricum. Hence urgent intervention is required for restoration programmes, management of habitat and subsequently delisting this species from IUCN red list of threatened species.
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Panda, Taranisen, Nirlipta Mishra, Bikram K. Pradhan, Shaik Rahimuddin, and Rajballav Mohanty. "Sacred groves in conservation of biodiversity in Odisha." Holistic approach to environment 10, no. 1 (February 27, 2020): 10–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.33765/thate.10.1.2.
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Phytodiversity survey of sacred groves was carried out for a period of two years (2016-2018) in Bhadrak district of Odisha, India. A total of 42 plant species belonging to 39 genera under 26 families are recorded from 20 selected sacred groves of the district. Moraceae represents the dominant family. The respondents affirmed that the plants inside these sites are never cut or harmed and some plant like neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.), banyan (Ficus benghalensis L.) and peepal (Ficus religiosa L.) present in the sacred groves are more than a century old. The present study indicates the role of sacred groves in biodiversity conservation through faith, belief, religious activity and community participation
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Bhakat, R. "Plant resources of Chilkigarh Kanak Durga sacred grove, West Bengal." Indian Journal of Forestry 33, no. 2 (June 1, 2010): 257–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2010-eg13vi.
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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.
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P. P., Nishida, Manju C. N., and Rajesh K. P. "A review: Sacred groves and their Bryophyte studies." Tropical Plant Research 9, no. 1 (April 30, 2022): 49–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.22271/tpr.2022.v9.i1.008.
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Hughes, J. Donald. "Sacred groves and community power." Capitalism Nature Socialism 8, no. 4 (December 1997): 99–105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10455759709358767.
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Burman, J. J. Roy. "The Dynamics of Sacred Groves." Journal of Human Ecology 6, no. 4 (September 1995): 245–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09709274.1995.11907168.
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Farmer, Jared. "Sacred Groves and Wicked Problems." Dialogue A Journal of Mormon Thought 57, no. 1 (April 1, 2024): 1–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.5406/15549399.57.1.01.
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Neethu, P., P. Sreeja, and A. Daniels. "Report of an endemic moss Isopterygium andamanicum from the sacred grove of Kerala." Indian Journal of Forestry 46, no. 4 (May 15, 2024): 225–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2024-n0ifm9.
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Explorations carried out in the sacred groves of Kannur District led to the identification of Isopterygium andamanicum Gangulee for the first time from this place. This is the first report of this Indian endemic species from a sacred grove in Indian mainland. This discovery extends the distribution of the species to the Western Ghats of Kerala. A brief description with a photographic plate is provided here.
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CAMPBELL, MICHAEL O'NEAL. "Traditional forest protection and woodlots in the coastal savannah of Ghana." Environmental Conservation 31, no. 3 (September 2004): 225–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0376892904001389.
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There is increased international interest in religiously based restrictions on land and forest stand use. However, the extent to which so-called sacred groves represent earlier forest ecosystems, and their possible role in biodiversity conservation, are interrelated and complex issues, and neglected in the context of Ghanaian savannahs, which are believed to be in transition from a forested past. Geographical information system (GIS) analysis of time-series images, aerial photographs, statistical analysis of ecological field data and social surveys were used to investigate the Ghanaian savannah. Sacred groves were found to be similar in plant species content and structure to the deciduous forest of southern Ghana. Between 1960 and 1996, these groves experienced far fewer forest losses than unprotected tree stands (<20%, as opposed to up to 100%). Non-sacred groves also contained lower plant species richness and higher numbers of invasive species such as neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss). Sacred groves, while dependent on respect for religion, local cultural structures and individual peer pressure, offer a role that may support and also be supported by official conservation efforts.
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Sen, U. K., and R. K. Bhakat. "Corticolous Lichen Species Diversity on Dominant Trees in Selected Sacred Groves of Paschim Medinipur District, West Bengal, India." Acta Botanica Hungarica 63, no. 3-4 (October 21, 2021): 447–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1556/034.63.2021.3-4.13.
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Sacred groves are the fairly well-protected system of community-based conservation of tree patches on account of their association with village gods, and repository of many rare and threatened elements of biodiversity. There are, however, few publications on lichens of sacred groves. The lichens have long been regarded as sensitive indicators for monitoring environmental state. The present study reports one hundred and sixteen species of lichens from forty-four genera of nineteen families in four selected sacred groves of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. These lichens represent two different growth forms, i.e. crustose (105 species) and foliose (11 species). Shorea robusta, a dominant tree species in two sacred groves bears the highest lichen diversity with seventy-four species. To better understand the related biodiversity and climate, this work is likely to promote further studies on lichen diversity in other regions of West Bengal.
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Malsatar, Alpesh, and P. Mehta. "SACRED GROVES: A NOVICE IDEA FOR CARBON SEQUESTRATION." International Association of Biologicals and Computational Digest 1, no. 2 (December 29, 2022): 349–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.56588/iabcd.v1i2.91.
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The daily anthropogenic advancements of humans have led to an increase in global carbon emissions. Every year, there has been an increase in the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide. One of the least expensive ways to minimize this gas is by biological carbon sequestration in plants. Ecosystems of forests are the most significant carbon sinks among terrestrial ecosystems and have long-term sustainable impacts on limiting climate change. Sacred groves are less disturbed due to religious and mythological beliefs. It can serve as a model for effective carbon sequestration. Sacred groves are known as the small patches of conserved forests protected by man’s spiritual beliefs and cultural practices. These sacred forest patches were studied from the ecological, environmental and floristic points of view by several research workers. Due to their religious and mythological myths and beliefs, sacred groves and sacred plants are conserved well. Apart from being conserved, these sacred plants can also have a higher potential for carbon sequestration. Using a non-destructive method, the total biomass and carbon stored in the sacred tree species have been calculated. The main focus of the current article is on estimating the carbon sequestration of sacred tree species in sacred groves found in selected areas Abdasa Taluka of Kachchh District. Total 51 sacred groves were recorded from 33 villages which cover approximately 23.64 hectares of land area. Carbon sequestration of 537 individuals of 23 tree species was estimated through the standard method. Ficus benghalensis L.is dominated in carbon i.e., 7.36 tones followed by Tamarindus indica L. (5.77 tones), Ficus religiosa L. (5.22 tones), Delonix regia (Boj.) Raf (3.02 tones). Lowest carbon sequestration was recorded in Prosopsis cineraria (L.) Druce, Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile, Azadirachta indica A. Juss., Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub and Punica granetum L. less than 1 tons respectively.
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Basha, SKM, M. John Paul, and P. Siva Kumar Reddy. "Phytodiversity and conservation of Nithypooja Kona Sacred Grove of Nallamala Hill Range, Eastern Ghats, Andhra Pradesh." International Journal of Environment 4, no. 2 (June 3, 2015): 271–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v4i2.12648.
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Sacred groves are climax forests and are the only representatives of natural or near-natural vegetation. These are dedicated to deities or ancestral spirits worshipped by local tribes along with surrounding plants and trees. These are ecosystems by themselves and perform all the ecological functions. Phytodiversity constitute a large segment of the flora which provides raw materials for use by numerous Pharmaceutical industries. The present study will be useful for researchers in the field of Ethan botany, Ethnomedicine, Taxonomy, and Pharmacology for further studies. Nithyapoojakona Sacred grove is one of the important sacred groves in Kadapa district. The present paper deals with the phyto-diversity of the above grove used by local tribes. This paper deals with the 181 species of probable medicinal potential belonging to 138 genera and 71 families. Significant flora are Cycas beddomei, Pterocarpus santalinus, Drosera burmaptonni, Orabanche cernua, Neptunia oleracea, Hugonia mystax, Caralluma adsendens , Gloriosa superba, Limnophila spp, Centella sasiatica etc. Word famous Red sanders population of the study area is being destroyed unethically and it is to be protected. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v4i2.12648 International Journal of Environment Vol.4(2) 2015: 271-288
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Sheridan, Michael J. "The Environmental and Social History of African Sacred Groves: A Tanzanian Case Study." African Studies Review 52, no. 1 (April 2009): 73–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1353/arw.0.0149.
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Abstract:Sacred groves figure prominently in efforts to create community-based conservation in Africa. Although they are often conceptualized in functionalist terms as relics of climax forest and peak cultural florescence, attention to the intersections of ecological and social dynamics offers a framework for understanding African sacred groves that avoids assumptions of steady states of habitat and culture. This article, based on a case study from the North Pare Mountains of northeastern Tanzania, demonstrates that the sacredness of these groves is embedded in social institutions, and that the deeply contested nature of these meanings produces African landscapes. It concludes that sacred groves, as examples of cultural and ecological co-evolution, require research based on hybrid social and natural scientific methods. The implication for conservation policy is that sacred groves are not simply local forms of conservation, and that their management demands cooperation among local, national, and global institutions.
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Rao, D. Srinivasa, and G. M. Narasimha Rao. "Sacred Grove of Punyagiri Hill, Vizianagaram District, AP, India: Ecological And Sociological Study." International Journal of Environment 4, no. 1 (February 22, 2015): 30–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v4i1.12176.
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Sacred groves are important repositories of rare endangered endemic plants and floral diversity that have been conserved by the local people or communities in a sustainable manner. Sri Umakotilingeswara Swami Temple is a famous Siva Kshetra located in Vizianagaram district of the Andhra Pradesh, India. This holy shrine is situated in the Punyagiri hills, 4 kms away from the Srungavarapu Kota and 62 kms away from the Visakhapatnam (a coastal city of Andhra Pradesh). Two study sites were selected, one was in the sacred grove region another was in forest region. Line transects were used for collection of data on species richness and diversity of the flora. Density and basal area were more in the sacred grove region than the nearby forest region. Some important medicinal and valuable plants were reported in this region, plants such as Saraca asoca (Roxb.), Diospyros peregryna (L.), Sterculia urens (Roxb.), Cleistanthus collinus (Roxb.), Ficus relisiosa (L.), Strublus aspera (L.), Chloroxylon swietenia (L.), Firmiana colorata (Roxb.), Albizia odoratissima (L.), Dalbergia paniculata (Roxb.), Dalbergia sisso (Roxb.), Azadiricta indica A. Juss., Diospyros chloroxylon (L.), Holoptelea integrifolia (Roxb.), Mangifera indica (L.), Eucalyptus globulesv(Labelle), Bombax ceieba (L.), Aegle marmelos, Ailanthus excelsa and some important pteridophytes and Bryophytes were reported in the sacred forest of the Punyagiri hills. Extension of the temple buildings and other developmental activities may be threat to the sacred groves. Invasion by the exotic weeds may further degrade the structure and composition of the sacred forests as a whole.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v4i1.12176 International Journal of Environment Volume-4, Issue-1, Dec-Feb 2014/15, page: 30-47