Open AccessStudy of conserved Biodiversity in Bhuvada baba sacred grove (Dhar, M.P.)
Author(s) -
Ansingh Chouhan,
Jenis Tripathi,
Narpat Singh Dawar
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
anusandhan vigyan shodh patrika
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2350-0123
pISSN - 2322-0708
DOI - 10.22445/avsp.v6i1.13888
Subject(s) - biodiversity , geography , biodiversity conservation , mammal , ecology , biology
Sacred grove is small part of forest which is conserved by local community though their social rituals. It is conducted effectively. It is excellent example of In-situ conservation of natural resources. This kind of nature conservation practice has been observed worldwide including India. Present paper embodies study on conserved biodiversity of Bhuvada baba sacred grove at Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. In this area 83 plants and 30 animals were observed, including one species of fungi, 23 herbs, 09 shrubs, 11 climbers and 39 trees. Likewise 02 insects, 16 birds, 05 reptiles and 07 mammal species were identified from this area. Many religious and social activations/ rituals are organized in this sacred grove around the year.