Vol. 3, Special Issue 3, Part D (2017)

Abstract
In many developing and developed countries, including India, the conservation policies have been centered upon the protected areas. The natural areas are either undisturbed or highly exploited by human activities. Patur is a small town near Akola in Maharashtra where diversified vegetation is observed. But the local developmental activities as well as illegal cutting affects the vegetation. The present study is focused on, to control such activities and to look after the local development. The governments or nongovernment organizations should come forward for systematic conservation planning. Through this study we propose certain conservation approaches to explore the conditions that bring about the integration of the human society with the local biodiversity. The study will also promote sustainable development