Diversity of Medicinal Plants and Conservation by the Tribes of Jaisinghnagar Forest Area, District Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh, India

KumudSandya, Ramesh Kumar Ahirwar

Abstract: The present paper deals with 30 plants species which are conserved by the tribes of Jaisinghnagar forest area district Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh, India. Due to destruction of habitat, biotic interference and indiscriminate exploitation of natural plants, many valuable plant species of this area are fast disappearing. Aboriginals conserve these species by faiths, myths, taboos and religious aspects.

Keywords: Diversity, Plant Conservation, Tribes, Jaisinghnagar forest, Shahdol