Study of Floristic Diversity of Sacred Grove from Devrai, Lanja Tal: Lanja Dist: Ratnagiri

Author(s): Dr. Rajendra Arvind Shevde

Abstract:

Sacred groves are large vegetative areas rich in biodiversity protected by communities living around them, often harboring some religious and cultured importance. The forest conserved in the name of god and considered to be sacred is called as sacred grove these are in fact ‘Sanctuaries’ conserved by the society and not by the government forest department. Traditional knowledge has been used for centuries by indigenous local communities to manage natural resources under local laws, customs and traditions. The Value of Simpson’s D ranges from 0 - 1, with 0 representing infinite Diversity and 1 representing No Diversity, So the Larger value of D Lower the Diversity. For this reason, Simpson’s Index is often as its compliment (1 - D). As per my observation of Monsoon, winter and Summer Biodiversity in my study area, The Simpson’s Index D shows Less Value of Biodiversity in summer season and Greater value of Biodiversity in Monsoon Season.

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