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• Forest Plants of the Nilgiris- North eastern Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
  The North Eastern part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve(NBR), has a wide variation of flora ranging from the dry decides, riparian forest and grassland. the fourth in a part of series, this field guide covers the dominant plants of this zone.
• Forest plants of the Nilgiri's_Southern Nilgiri
  The Forest plants of The Nilgiris_SouthrenNilgiri provides an overview of the Pillur Valley, located in the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, highlighting its diverse ecosystems, including dry deciduous forests, riparian forests, and grasslands, along with their unique plant species. It emphasizes the importance of wild edible tubers, rhizomes, and young shoots in the diets of indigenous communities, particularly the Irula people, who possess traditional knowledge about harvesting these resources sustainably. The document also acknowledges contributions from various individuals and organizations in ecological monitoring and expresses concern over the declining knowledge of plant uses among younger generations. Additionally, it aims to document and preserve local ecological knowledge while promoting awareness of the region's rich biodiversity and the need for its conservation.
• Forest plants of the Nilgiri's _ Northern Nilgiri
  The southern part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve has a wide variation of flora ranging from the dry deciduous, riparian forest and grassland. The third in a five part series, this field guide covers the dominant plants of this zone.
• Forest plants of the Nilgiri's _ Eastern Nilgiri
  The book contains primary work with adivasis or indigenous people of Nilgiris Eastern Slopes, the Kurumbas and the Irulas, especially those who have a special affinity to the forest. Years of work in the forests of the Nilgiris, vividly conveyed the high diversity of this region.