The Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) recently initiated a pilot restoration programme for sacred groves in collaboration with the local Biodiversity Management Committees.
About Sacred Groves:
A sacred grove comprises patches of natural vegetation – from a few trees to several acres – that are dedicated to local deities or tree spirits.
These spaces are protected by local communities because of their religious beliefs and traditional rituals that run through several generations.
These are some of the most valuable, primitive practices of nature conservation.
They act as repositories of biodiversity, sheltering rare plant and animal species.
Hunting and deforestation are usually prohibited, while sustainable activities such as honey collection or gathering deadwood are permitted.
The total number of sacred groves in India is more than 1,00,000. These groves are found all over the country with local names and associated deities.
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