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GS-Paper-Forest conservation- Prelims & UPSC Interview
Context: Forest conservation with the help of the LOCAL Community is very important for sustainable development. The sacred grove is a traditional method by TRIBALS to conserve the local forest and to worship the local DEITIES.
What?
The Sacred Groves comprises patches of forest or natural vegetation- from a few trees to forests of several acres-that are usually dedicated to local folk deities. The sacred groves are important repositories of flora and fauna diversity that have been conserved by local communities in a sustainable manner.
Imp points
List of Sacred Groves of India
State |
Local term for Sacred Groves |
Number of Sacred Groves |
Andhra Pradesh |
Pavithravana |
580 |
Arunachal Pradesh |
Gumpa Forests (Attached to Buddhist monasteries) |
101 |
Goa |
Deorai, Pann |
55 |
Jharkhand |
Sarana |
29 |
Karnataka |
Devara Kadu |
1531 |
Kerala |
Kavu, Sara Kavu |
299 |
Maharashtra |
Devrai, Devrahati, Devgudi |
2820 |
Manipur |
Gamkhap, Mauhak (Sacred bamboo Reserve) |
166 |
Meghalaya |
Ki Law Lyngdoh, Ki Law Kyntang, Ki Law Niam |
101 |
Orissa |
Jahera, Thukuramma |
169 |
Puducherry |
Kovil Kadu |
108 |
Rajasthan |
Orans, Kenkris, Jogmaya |
560 |
Tamil Nadu |
Swwami shoal, Koikadu |
752 |
Uttarakhand |
Deo Bhumi, Bugyal (Sacred Alpine Meadows) |
22 |
West Bengal |
Garamthan, Harithan, Jahera, Sabitrithan, Santalburithan |
39 |
The groves are often associated with ponds; streams or springs which help meet the water requirements of the local people. It also helps in recharging the aquifers. This directly leads to the protection of aquatic flora and fauna. For Example - Khecheoprai Lake in Sikkim.
Source: scientificamerican
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