Devi Datt Joshi
Devi Datt Joshi
Conservation and collection practices in the sacred Thal Kedar forest of Uttarakhand
Posted on 20 May, 2023 06:57 PMForests are a primary source of food, water, medicine, fruits, shelter, bedding materials, fuel, fodder, and appliances for agriculture in rural areas, globally. The ‘sacred natural forest sites’ in the Himalayan mountains are a common center of different cultures, social groups, traditions, and beliefs.
![The sacred Thal Kedar forest is a common sacred center for people of different cultures, traditions, and beliefs (Image: Mini Mehta, eUttaranchal)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2023-05/thal-kedar-mini-mehta.jpg?itok=8x8Qi400)