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Tree Diversity Assessment and Conservation of Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh, India

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Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Botany,Govt. Motilal Vigyan Mahavidyalaya, Bhopal462008,MP, INDIA

Int. Res. J. Biological Sci., Volume 3, Issue (3), Pages 14-18, March,10 (2014)

Abstract

Tree diversity in Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary of Madhya Pradesh was studied during the year 2010 Jan -2013 May. Diversity assessment of tree is important for in-situ conservation and deriving diversified uses of valuable flora on a sustainable basis. In the present study, 126 species of trees belonging to 91 genera and 45 families have been reported. Ficus is the most dominated genera in the area, followed by Albizia, Terminalia, Grewia. It is interesting to note that Tectona grandis L. f. is the most dominant species of Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary while Shorea robusta Gaertn. f. is absent from this plateau. An assessment of economics potential of the trees has also been made based on the first hand information generated from local inhabitants mainly Bheel and Gond adivasis. The economically potential species are categorised into different groups based on their uses. The present study deals with several angiosperm plant species and suggests certain that should be taken immediately steps under a well-planned strategy to conserve the rich tree diversity of study area. The investigation is of special significance and could help to conserve the loss of tree diversity over long period.

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