Vol. 3, Special Issue 3, Part B (2017)

Abstract
Nilgri van is one of the unfortunately not preserved place in the wani region. In previous time it was very beautiful and picnic spot for the Wani people. Periodic disturbances caused due to Human interferences in green land, needs in-situ conservation of our diverse vegetation. More than 100 medicinal tree species in this place are conserved in its natural habitat. This place is locked in the arms of nature and luxuriant serve as a living outdoor museum to explore and appreciate nature. This Nilgiri van is indeed nature’s priceless asset and beckons one and all to enjoy its scenic beauty, its pure and fresh air. It is really a boon to us and hence we must realize the real worth of this marvelous treasure house of nature and must protect it is a part of our national heritage. It has got immense potentials from biodiversity conservation point of view. One of the unique features of this place is the existence of vegetation type ranging from dry mixed forests to moist forests. This Nilgiri van serves as a living repository of various economical, medicinal, aromatic, ornamental plant species.