Bhumika Tejwani

LA4015-1

Identifying the potential threat to Madhuca indica at Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary.Madhuca indica is a significant species for the tribal communities living inside the Protected Area, and the animals, especially the giant flying squirrel, depend on this tree species for survival. The loss of this species can have far-reaching ecological consequences, as it plays a vital role in the local ecosystem, supporting wildlife and maintaining forest health. The study focuses on understanding the potential threats to Madhuca indica at Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary, such as the Canker disease or Strangulation, the appearance of Ganoderma's fruiting bodies, etc. The aim is to identify such threats and discover the transitions they impact. The process intricate another level of depth that exposes the unseen changes a tree goes through under a threat and how in some cases, it thrives back. These changes happen at the microscopic level but greatly impact the overall forest and its health.