1. CULTIVATING TRANQUILITY: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF SANDALWOOD CONSERVATION.
- Author
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Dhyani, Anurag, Suresh, S., Abinlal, K. C., Duprey, Céliane, and Bindu, S.
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SEED harvesting , *PLANT conservation , *SENSITIVE plant , *SEED viability , *WILDLIFE conservation - Abstract
This article examines the significance of Indian Sandalwood in global conservation efforts, aligning with international frameworks such as the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation. It addresses the challenges of over-harvesting and smuggling that have resulted in the species being classified as "Vulnerable" by the IUCN. The article highlights initiatives focused on seedling production and plantations as potential solutions for Sandalwood conservation. It emphasizes the importance of sustainable harvesting practices to ensure the species' survival and promote a harmonious coexistence between human activities and biodiversity preservation. The article acknowledges the support of the Kerala Forest Department in India and the University Institute of Technology of Corsica in France. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024