Vol. 9, Issue 5, Part E (2023)

Abstract
MCR is a conservation reserve area declared by the State Government on 11/5/2021. The Muniya Conservation reserve area is spread over an area of 93.01 square meters and is rich in biodiversity. MCR is formed from the reserve forest and protected forest area of Butibori and North Umred territorial ranges. The Muniya Conservation Reserve) MCR) in Nagpur is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including herbivores that rely on wild palatable grasses as a major component of their diets. The study aimed to identify and document the wild palatable grasses consumed by wildlife in the conservation reserve, using a checklist approach. The findings of this research will contribute to a better understanding of the dietary needs and preferences of wildlife in the Muniya Conservation Reserve) MCR), and may inform future conservation efforts. A checklist of 147 wild palatable grass species belonging to 61 Genus was prepared through field observations and interviews with cowherds, cattle keepers, forest guards, and local peoples. The study highlights the importance of wild palatable grasses in the diet of wildlife and emphasizes the need for conservation of these grasses and their habitats.