Sayle Devrai Sacred Grove
Sayle Devrai is a traditionally protected sacred grove in Sangameshwar taluk of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. The 14-hectare grove contains diverse native tree vegetation and is particularly important for its substantial carbon-storage capacity.
About this Sacred Grove
Sayle Devrai is a sacred forest located in the Sangameshwar region of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra. The grove covers approximately 14 hectares and contains a diverse assemblage of trees. The vegetation is dominated by Terminalia species and teak (Tectona grandis), along with species such as Mangifera indica, Sapindus mukorossi, Plumeria rubra, Mimusops elengi, Syzygium cumini, Ficus arnottiana, Caryota urens, Hydnocarpus pentandra and Sterculia foetida. Biomass was estimated using tree DBH and height measurements, wood density and biomass expansion factors.
Locally called a Devrai (meaning "God's Forest"), these patches are preserved by nearby village communities through traditional folk beliefs and taboos against cutting wood or hunting.
The grove is heavyly dominated by Terminalia species and teak (Tectona grandis).
Location
Coordinates: 17.0632000, 73.6242000
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Aegle marmelos- Individual Count
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