Biodiversity and Conservation of Sacred Groves in Kerala
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Biodiversity and Conservation of Sacred Groves in Kerala

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Published on: 20 April 2018

N.C. Induchoodan

N.C. Induchoodan, former Deputy Conservator of Forests in the Kerala forest department, is a scientist, ecologist and environmental activist. Presently chairman of the green doctors movement, he is public relations officer of the spiritual channel, 'Jnanayogi'.
He has done his research on sacred groves of Kerala at jnanayogi.

Interview by Amritesh A.R. with Dr N.C. Induchoodan, Cochin, November 29, 2017

Sacred groves, traditionally known as ‘Kavu’, are seen in many homes in Kerala. These are clusters of trees that are grown together on an area of land. Ponds and small water bodies may be associated with these groves.