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Synopsis The subsequent chapters concentrate on vegetation and various species of plants that are used by the locals for food, fodder, medicine, timber, fiber, and dyes. The local population use as many as 121 plant species as curatives for 74 different ailments under the indigenous system of medicine. The park is also known as an orchid hotspot in the country. However, the majestic lush splendor, the regal sunset, and the fleeting glimpse of a tiger would be incomplete without the people who inhabit the park. In fact, there are more than 14 fringe villages in the park, and they are highly depended on the reserve. But with human habitant increasing, the resources are getting stretched and this is a matter of concern for the authorities. This is because, when the habitat starts fragmenting, it is bound to affect the quality of human existence.

Towards the end, the book has made some recommendations to solve the conflict between man and animal and also wildlife conservation issues. It suggests that economic evaluation of the park’s ecological functions will definitely go a long way in enhancing the conservation issues. And one of the many challenges that the book dwells upon is the need to initiate measures that will encourage and develop sustainable tourism in this frontier region. This in turn, will generate not only employment for communities, but also go a long way in enhancing life of the local population.