What are sacred groves? What is their role in conservation?
What are sacred groves? What is their role in conservation?

The Sacred groves are known as the tracts of forest restored in the places of worship. These are found in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Meghalaya. These areas help to protect endangered, rare and endangered species. Deforestation is widely banned in tribal areas. So, the sanctuary is a rich valley.