R. K. Mohanto , D. Kumar , B. S. Adhikari , A. K. Bhardwaj

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R. K. Mohanta , A. K. Bhardwaj , B. S. Adhikari , P. K. Mathur

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On a global scale, the existing Sacred Groves (SGs) follow ancestral worship and focus on conservation in forest patches. SGs are distributed over a wide ecosystem and help in conservation of rare and endemic species. Well preserved SGs are store houses of biological, ecological, medicinal, Ethno-cultural and religious values. During November 2006 to February 2007 we have documented 56 SGs in Garo Hills Area, among them 27 SGs in Garo Conservation Area (GCA). Thirteen SGs were randomly selected for detailed survey for the assessment of floral and faunal diversity, ethno-cultural values and management status. A total 149 plant species representing 131 genera with 52 families were recorded through floristic survey. 25 species of ethno-medicinal value are being used by local communities for cure from different diseases. Besides, 7 mammal species (6 genera), 33 bird species (27 genera) were recorded. In Garo Hills, SGs are small in size and can act as staring point for any long term conservation of biodiversity. The communities have still their faith and traditions linked to these mini nuclei of rich biodiversity in the landscape. Therefore, any conservation program can begin from local communities by taking them into confidence and empowerment through capacity building and awareness.

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Biological Value, Ethno-cultural And Religious Value, Anthropogenic Pressure,
Conservation Status, Sacred Groves

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B. S. Adhikari , S. K. Uniyal , A. Awasthi , G. S. Rawat

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B. S. Adhikari , M. M. Babu , P. L. Saklani , G. S. Rawat

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This paper provides information on the distribution and use pattern of medicinal climbers in Uttaranchal State, India. A list of 88 medicinal climbers, found in Uttaranchal has been appended based on extensive literature survey. Their altitudinal distribution and parts used in various ailments has been analyzed. Fabaceae, Vitaceae and Cucurbitaceae are the largest families, and have more than 10 species of medicinal climbers. The medicinal climbers in different ecological regions found in sub-tropical, warm temperate, cool-temperate, sub-alpine and alpine are 83, 44,7,3 and 1, respectively. Including all the species the major parts used in various ailments are in the following order: Leaves and ischolar_mains (44 species each) > fruits (17 species) > seed (15 species). Maximum climbers are used in dysentery, diarrhoea, fever, wounds, digestive complaints, skin diseases, rheumatism, bronchitis and asthma. The first region i.e., sub-tropical region is the most important zone for in-situ and ex-situ conservation of medicinal climbers, as most of them grow in this region. The paper will help in the formulation of strategies for promotion and cultivation of medicinal climbers in Uttaranchal State.

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