Dear All,

We have here briefed info of the 1st step of the programme in connection with Earth Day 2010 (22nd April).

• Medicinal plants arboricultural programme
• Nadun plants arboricultural programme
• Mahogany plants arboricultural programme

Yagirala Forest reserve can be categorized as tropical rain forest /lowland evergreen rain forest. In early 1970’s the forest has been used for logging operations. Diversity of flora is not very high in the Yagirala UFR due to the logging operations and most areas are under Pinus plantation.

This programme is focusing on enriching floral diversity of the forest. Baseline study has been done to identify suitable tree species for the area. As the main step we are planning to develop bio diversity with native medicinal plants. It’s consisting of endemic and rare species which can also be used in native medicinal practices. This area will act as a valuable gene bank.

Medicinal Plants are an important componant of a tropical rain forest. At the first stage more than 100 medicinal plants belong to different families will be planted in suitable locations of the forest. These plants represent different stratas of a forest such as canopy, sub canopy, undergrowth, lianas and shurbs. This will create habitats for different fauna species in the forest and will enhance the bio-diversity.

Along with these plants Nadun and Mahogany trees will be planted to ensure the woody tree reigion of the forest.

Date: 22nd April throughout the day

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Forestry and Environmental Science Society USJP