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‘Sacred Groves’ represent an ancient, community-protected approach to nature conservation dating back to the pre-Vedic period in India. Dedicated to local deities or natural elements, these untouched forest patches are repositories of rich biodiversity, housing rare, endemic, and medicinal flora across diverse geographical regions. Acting as vital ecological sanctuaries, they play a crucial role in socio-religious life and ecosystem preservation. However, modern forces like rapid urbanization, agricultural encroachment, and shifting cultural values pose severe threats to their survival. Bridging the existing gap between traditional knowledge and scientific understanding, alongside implementing community-based awareness and legal frameworks, is essential to protect these primitive conservation models from extinction.

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Vol 1 • Issue 1

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June 2026