Sacred Groves; Traditional Conservation of Plant Diversity in Nallamala Forest Range Tribes of Prakasham District (Andhra Pradesh)
Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.6, No. 4)Publication Date: 2017-04-05
Authors : Nageswara Rao Naik B.; Z. Vishnuvardhan;
Page : 2406-2409
Keywords : Sacred Grove;
Abstract
Tribal people of Nallamala forest are closely associated in different ways with the surrounding forest and its resources mainly plants and animals for their common and simple life style. These people no doubt they have good knowledge of their local resources. A large number of plant leaves, fruits nuts and bark of different trees have been used in the traditional health care. Some plants are not only used for food but also for shelter. This research is mainly focused on tribal believes and religious bound on some trees and fruits they believe that some plants have super natural powers and they safe gourd their life and nature.
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