A database on vegetation diversity was initially created through field surveys covering 80 square Km of the forest. This was done with the help of knowledgeable elders from the tribal communities, local youth and experts in ecology and taxonomy. This has been followed by regular monitoring to update the database. This study in turn enabled us to undertake ex-situ conservation in terms of establishing a seed bank and forest nursery. The Field studies revealed the status of the population of the different species, (particularly the NTFP used by the tribal people) using which we were able to identify the species that were locally threatened or were be coming rare. This helped in prioratizing the species that needed immediate attention. These were then raised in the forest nursery followed by afforestation and distribution. The data from these surveys are available in the form of field guide to herbs, shrubs and trees.
