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    Rural Research Projcet: Marketing of Ecotourism and Minor Forest Produce of Gujarat Forests of Mahisagar District
    (MICA, 2018) Aishwarya Gautham R.; Singh, Itisha; Tharian, George; Gyanchandani, Nirmal; Saraogi, Sangeet; Panjwani, Chirag; Pandey, Aditya
    Gujarat has a sum geographical area of 196024 Sq. Km. The total area out of, 18961.69 Sq. Km. (9.67%) is declared forest area. State has wide variations in Geophysical and Eco-climatic conditions ranging from hot saline deserts to humid hilly tracts and from coast to high hills. This has resulted in the formation of different kinds of forest lands that Gujarat sees. It is extremely unique to its geography. These factors have bestowed the state with diversity of Flora and Fauna. Gujarat is rich in floral diversity of species, habitats and ecosystems that represents nearly 13% of the floristic diversity of the country. The majestic Asiatic Lion and Wild Ass have their last resorts of the world in Gujarat. The faunal biodiversity consists of 14% fishes, 18% reptiles, 37% avifauna and 25% of the mammal population of the country. Gujarat Forest Department is entrusted with the prime responsibility of protection, conservation and development of forest and wildlife of the state. "Conservation and Development of all the natural resources and tree growth on sustainable basis for present and future generation." To increase tree cover outside the forest areas. ● To encourage participation of people and institutions in plantation related activities. Goals -To find ways to promote ecotourism of tourist spots in and around Mahisagar district.