Vascular plant diversity in Neiveli Vadavadhi Karuppar Sacred Grove at Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu

Neiveli Vadavadhi Karuppar Sacred Grove at Thanjavur district was explored for floristic studies and reported for the first time. Totally 117 plant species belonging to 51 families and 102 genera were recorded in this grove. An important keystone species were also recorded. At present scenario, environmental awareness programme should be implemented among the local community to educate them about the ecological significances of sacred groves for the preparation Conservation and management plan to attain the sustainable biological wealth.

Author(s): Jayapal J, Tangavelou A. C* and Panneerselvam A

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