The sacred groves and their significance in conserving biodiversity an overview

International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences

Volumn 34, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 277-291

  Khan, M L ^a   Khumbongmayum, Ashalata Devi ^b   Tripathi, R S ^c  

^a NORTH EASTERN REGIONAL INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY   (India)

^b TEZPUR UNIVERSITY   (India)

^c CSIR NATIONAL BOTANICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (India)

Author keywords

Biodiversity conservation; Indigenous beliefs and taboos; Sacred groves; Traditional practices

Indexed keywords

BIODIVERSITY; CONSERVATION STATUS; CULTURAL TRADITION; ENDANGERED SPECIES; ENDEMIC SPECIES; FOREST ECOSYSTEM; INDIGENOUS POPULATION; LITERATURE REVIEW; LOCAL PARTICIPATION; RARE SPECIES;

ASIA; EURASIA; INDIA; SOUTH ASIA; WESTERN GHATS;

ANIMALIA;

EID: 62149109295     PISSN: 0377015X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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