A dimension within Forest Biodiversity
Highlighting the importance of forest conservation for trees, medicinal plants, and the environment.
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We must protect our forests so that herbs remain.
— Chanda
We should preserve our culture so that herbs and forests remain.
— Chanda
I want to bring back the medicinal items, food items, and root vegetables found in our forest, so that they do not disappear.
— Laxmi Bagh · Gandhinagar, Rayagada, Odisha
The protection of the forest, its herbs, and natural beauty is important.
— Sunita Kumari · Ghorawal, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
I want to save traditional medicine, herbs, roots, and trees.
— Laxmi Bagh · Sundargarh, Odisha
So that future generations can know about the trees and plants in the forests that protect us from disease.
— Sunita Kumari · Ghorawal, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
The protection of the forest's herbs and natural beauty is important.
— Sunita Kumari · Ghorawal, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
We should protect forest trees for a pure environment.
— Sunita Kumari · Ghorawal, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
So that future generations can also know about all the trees and plants in the forests that protect us from diseases.
— Sunita Kumari · Ghorawal, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
We can collect all the medicinal things found in the forest and show them to future generations and preserve them.
— Anupama Mahanand
We want to bring all the traditional medicines, including roots and herbs, that are available. And we want to save the forest. All the traditional games that were played...
— Laxmi Bagh · Sundargarh, Odisha
Traditional songs and forest herbs should be protected.
— Chanda
Due to the cutting of trees and plants in the village, various herbs and food items are becoming extinct. We can protect them.
— Mohan AHARI · Sarera, Udaipur, Rajasthan
If we do not protect our forests, then the medicinal herbs and trees of our forests, which contribute to our economic situation, may be destroyed. Therefore, it is very important to protect our forests.
— Chanda
To save water and forests, we should plant trees and protect them. We should not cut them down, as we get pure air and water from them. Therefore, we should protect the forests.
— Ram Kumari
We should protect our forests. Many living beings and animals live there. Trees have started to be cut down, so they should be saved.
— Mohan AHARI · Patiya, Udaipur, Rajasthan
The government should protect the traditions and forests of the tribals; if the tribals exist, the forests will also be safe.
— Gopal · Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh
The villagers of Amba are making efforts to protect and revive their existing traditional forest. If the government provides some assistance to protect various types of herbal medicines, they will surely be able to protect them.
— Padmalochan Majhi · Ratachua, Rayagada, Odisha
Earlier, in our village's forest, we found many abundant herbs. But unfortunately, the roots of these herbs in the forest are being severely destroyed. So, we will try to keep them alive for this. I will go a bit.
— Devisingh Solanki · Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh
Medicinal plants and roots found in the forest are no longer available. We must protect them.
— Laxmi Bagh · Sundargarh, Odisha
We should protect our culture so that our food items from the forests and cultural programs remain alive.
— Vijay Kumar bhardwaj · Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh
We should save forests for future generations so that pastures can be saved for cows, oxen, and goats.
— Surajsingh Parmar · Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh
The government should promote and protect forests.
— Surajsingh Parmar · Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh
If I get an opportunity, I will try to restore the various types of medicinal plants that have been lost from our traditional forests.
— Susanta Toika · Gandhinagar, Rayagada, Odisha
I have been living in this village since my grandfather's time. Our tribe originated in this surrounding area. The forest has changed a lot; valuable trees, herbs, and animals have all disappeared. If we do not protect it, the forest will be destroyed within the next 20 years, and all kinds of wild animals, medicinal trees, and plants will vanish. The younger generation should be taught traditional forest and tribal knowledge from elders and transfer it to the next generation, and camps should be organized to preserve it.
— DASHARATH SINGH · Jamunkira, Sambalpur, Odisha
Seeing the greenery of the forest feels very good, we must save the forests.
— Kachala Choudhary
We have been living in this village for nearly 100 years. Our tribe originated in this surrounding area. The forest has undergone many changes; valuable trees, herbs, and animals have all disappeared. If we do not protect it, then within the next 20 years, the forest will be destroyed, and all types of wild animals, medicinal plants, and vines will vanish. Camps should be organized to teach the younger generation traditional forest and tribal knowledge from the elders, to pass it on to the next generation, and to preserve it.
— Kumudini Chhanchan · Bhojpur, Sambalpur, Odisha
We have been living in this village for approximately 100 years. Our tribe originated in this surrounding area. There have been many changes in the forest; valuable trees, herbs, and animals have all disappeared. If we do not protect it, then within the next 20 years, along with the destruction of the forest, all types of wild animals, medicinal plants, and creepers will disappear. Camps should be organized to teach traditional forest and tribal knowledge from elders to the younger generation, transfer it to the next generation, and preserve it.
— Kumudini Chhanchan · Bhojpur, Sambalpur, Odisha
We should preserve our culture, herbs, forests, our history, and old festivals like Karma.
— Chanda · Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
My name is Rashmita Pradhan. Just as our ancestors remained healthy by eating fruits and roots found in the forest, prepared without chemicals, we also wish to eat the same food now. We are from tribal-dominated areas. Our forest is our lifeline. Therefore, our ancient traditions should be restored, and our forest should not be destroyed. Thank you. Raika Kandhamal.
— RITARANI PRADHAN · Raikia, Kandhamal, Odisha
Look, the protection of forest and trees just by saying.
— Sunita Kumari
My name is Susmita Pradhan. We are the indigenous, original inhabitants. We wish to live in harmony with nature, producing our own food. We are demanding the government to conserve the things that are disappearing from the market. We are requesting the government to restore the forest products like roots and various forest items that are disappearing.
— RITARANI PRADHAN · Raikia, Kandhamal, Odisha
Today our medicinal fruit foods are becoming extinct. I will try to encourage people to protect them. Along with that, I myself will also
— KusaPradhani · Gandhinagar, Rayagada, Odisha
Deforestation should be stopped.
— Sunita Kumari
We should engage in traditional conservation so that we can inform future generations about herbs and traditional songs, ensuring their preservation for generations to come.
— Chanda
To save water, forests, and land, we should plant trees so that we can get clean air. Therefore, all of us, brothers and sisters, should collectively prevent the cutting of trees and plants, so that we can have clean air and protect the environment.
— Ram Kumari · Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
We tribal people bring herbs from the forest and treat ailments, which is very important for health.
— Ram Maravi · Dindori, Madhya Pradesh
We should preserve our culture because traditional knowledge and science are associated with it. If we do not preserve it, traditional knowledge and science will disappear. From the forest...
— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand
We tribal people bring herbs from the forest to treat many diseases, for the well-being of people.
— Ram Maravi · Dindori, Madhya Pradesh
Protecting our culture, planting trees and plants, storing food seeds, saving the environment, instilling ethics in everyone, and preventing water pollution.
— Laxmanlal
AI-synthesised pieces woven from many community voices on this theme. They may contain errors or interpretation — they're a reflection of the stories, not a record of fact.

We must actively safeguard our local traditions, medicinal plants, and vital forest trees to ensure our heritage and well-being endure.

Faced with the loss of their natural forest, a community took action to plant a new one specifically for medicinal herbs.

By cherishing and utilizing the traditional foods and herbs found in our forests and lands, we can sustain ourselves and combat malnutrition while preserving our natural heritage.

We ensure our children's well-being and cultural continuity by teaching them about the forest's bounty and the richness of our ancestral language and traditions.