Status and conservation of threatened flora in selected sacred groves of coastal Kerala

  • 30/06/2008

  • Eco News

This study envisages the estimation of floral wealth of the sacred groves and its role in conservation. The study was conducted in sacred groves of coastal and lowland regions of Thrissur District of Kerala. First hand information about the existence of sacred groves was gathered from personal contacts with village men, temple authorities, environmental action groups and various social organisations.