Farmers for birds conservation

Farmers for bird conservation project initiated the crucial work of bird conservation in the non-protected areas, at villages.

Garuga pinnata

Botanical Name – Garuga pinnata Common Name – Garuga, Kakad Distribution Throughout India Habitat Deciduous forests Habit Medium Tree Deciduous tree Ecology Bees and butterflies visits flowers Birds feed on fruits Uses Fruit – raw, boiled or pickled Fruit juice used to treat asthma The tree is used as a support for growing pepper plants The […]

Hardwickia binata

Hardwickia binata

  Botanical Name – Hardwickia binata Common Name – Indian black wood, Anjan Distribution  Central, Western and Southern India Habitat Dry deciduous forests Habit Large Tree Deciduous tree Specific Properties Drought tolerant Uses It is utilized for timber, fuel wood, fodder, charcoal making, fibre, furniture making and soil and water conservation potential Leaves of the tree […]

Adina cordifolia

Botanical Name –  Adina cordifolia Common Name –  Yellow Teak, Haldu Distribution Central and southern India Habitat Moist deciduous forests Habit Large Tree Deciduous tree Specific Properties Drought tolerant Fire resistant Ecology Larval host plant of Staff Sergeant butterfly Uses Leaves and young twigs are used as fodder for livestock The juice of the plant […]