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2808:: Polypetalae: Dedication. Preface. Novelties in this Flora. Precursory or related publications. References. Introduction. I. The Palni hills: 1. Location and physical features. 2. Kodaikanal: taluk and town. 3. Rivers. 4. Roads. 5. Table 2: Gazetteer of localities. 6. Climatic conditions at Kodaikanal. 7. Geology and soils. 8. History. 9. The vegetation: A. Native; B. Alien. 10. References. II. Plant explorations on the Palnis: 1. Past explorations: 1. The Bournes. 2. The Fysons. 3. The Shembaganur team. 4. Natural History Centre at Shembaganur (SHC). 5. Recent explorations. 6. References. 2. Present exploration: 1. Background and scope. 2. Field trip report. 3. Phytogeographical findings. 4. Ethnobotany. 5. Nature conservation. 3. The present Flora: Format and conventions. Acknowledgments. Family sequence. Key to families. 289: 878: 3033:" The PHCC generated a National Park proposal used by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department. One of the council's major contributions has been the creation of nurseries for indigenous trees. Today, thanks to its efforts, young shola trees thrive at Kodai institutions and in private gardens. The organisation sought to restrict unsustainable building development in the 1990s. The PHCC has been active in the case against mercury contamination of the once beautiful Pambar Shola., 2908: 902: 144: 2359: 886: 866: 296: 784: 918: 894: 36: 2635: 2472: 2464: 273: 2312: 926: 910: 2456: 1274:. These falls have two stages. At the first stage water collects in huge rock recesses which are each named after wild animals such as tiger, elephant and snake. The Pambar river then flows .5 kilometres (0.31 mi) to the second stage before falling as the main waterfall. Bathing is allowed. There is a bus from 2346:
Many native tribals in the Palani Hills have partially assimilated modern culture but are marginalized on the fringes of society. Their social, economic and physical survival has become a difficult challenge for them and several public and private agencies. Their ancient culture in this area is well
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Peaks rising to over 2,500 metres (8,200 ft) with total area of 385 square kilometres (149 sq mi) and average elevation of 2,200 metres (7,200 ft) consist mostly of montane grasslands interspersed with sholas. The grassland component is now largely replaced by forest plantations
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and the southwestern coastal plains, temperatures vary from moderate to quite cool. In the central Palani Hills at Kodaikanal, during March to May, the temperature range is between 10.1 and 20.9 °C (50.2 and 69.6 °F). The temperature can rise to a high of 35 °C (95 °F). During
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They live in small hamlets in huts and government constructed colonies. The sedentary life started with the construction of group houses by the government in the early sixties. The community is vertically divided into two sub divisions called Koora and Kanni, further subdivided into 47 sub sects.
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The sanctuary has been under consideration of the Government of India in consultation with the Government of Tamil Nadu since 1999. The actual park boundaries have not been finalized. In 2007, proposals for declaration of Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary were under consideration of the Government.
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on the west and extend east into the plains of Tamil Nadu, covering an area of 2,068 square kilometres (798 sq mi). The highest part of the range is in the southwest, and reaches 1,800-2,500 metres (5,906-8,202 feet) elevation; the eastern extension of the range is made up of hills
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The Palani Hills Conservation Council (PHCC) was formed by concerned residents in 1985 One of its first goals was to support and push for the creation of a national park or a wildlife sanctuary in the Palni Hills. Zafar Futehally and M.S. Viraraghavan were its leaders. The PHCC made a clear
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The Vattakanal Conservation Trust promotes the conservation of Palni Hills' native plants and habitats by raising plant nurseries, establishing conservation gardens, working with the Forest Department to restore habitats and acquiring properties to ensure survival of specific species and
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is at, elevation 2,270 metres (7,450 ft). There is small pool above this 50 m (160 ft) waterfall just southwest of the Kodaikanal–Munnar Road crossing the Kathirikkai Odei (the Second Trout Stream) 2.2 kilometres (1.4 mi) west of the Forest Dept
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The park area includes only reserve forest land, including Palni Hills Northern Slope East, Kallar, Palni Hills Southern Slope East, Upper Palni Shola, Allinagaram, and Palni Hills Northern Slope West Reserve Forests in the Dindigul and Kodaikanal Forest Divisions.
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On 13 August 2012, in an apparent change away from plans for notification of parts of the Palani Hills as a separate wildlife sanctuary, the Tamil Nadu Gazette notification attached parts of Kodaikanal and Dindigul divisions of reserve forests to the buffer zone of
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may help the local populace to welcome this new Protected area. It remains to be seen whether the Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park will stimulate or stifle commercial development and tourism. The decision to finally establish the park must balance short term
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Conservation and eco-restoration of degraded forests in Nilgiris and Palani Hills. During 2007–2008, it is proposed to take up degraded sholas over an extent of 3 square kilometres and to carry out other maintenance and improvement works at a cost of Rs. 590.75
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The Northeast monsoon season from October through early December, when rain is abundant and occurs over 30 or more days. Depending on the timing of the northeast monsoon, the latter half of December may experience a few days of heavy rain or remain completely
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The Palni Hills are an eastward spur of the Western Ghats with a maximum east–west length of 65 kilometres (40 mi), and a north–south width of 40 kilometres (25 mi). Area is 2,064 square kilometres (797 sq mi). These hills rise in steep
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The Ampthill Downs area is now named Upper Palani Shola Reserved Forest and totals 145.7 square kilometres (56.3 sq mi) (36,000 acres) of forest land. It is the largest reserve forest division in the Palani Hills. The core of the proposed
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The Tamil Nadu Forest Dept. is implementing forest maintenance and restoration works over a period of 5 years from 2006 to 2007. Government of Tamil Nadu has sanctioned a sum of Rs.30.00 crores for the following components:
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at, 400 metres (1,300 ft) are down a pine needle path through large pines beginning on left of road .5 kilometres (0.31 mi) past Forest Dept. Nursery, 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) from Kodaikanal on Poombrai
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Each sub sect is called Kootams, which regulates certain social events. Each kootam has its own deity, which is common to the entire group and once yearly the members of the same kootam assemble to worship the deity.
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signs survey. A tigress and her cub were spotted playing in the wild. Forest Department officials are studying survey data to estimate the local tiger population based on indirect evidence like pug marks, scats and
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throughout the park which are popular tourist attractions. Some of the prominent falls associated with the park are: (Distances are referenced from km 0.0 at the bund (dam) on northeast end of Kodaikanal lake at .)
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of endemic plant life. Notable among these is Pambar Shola. The Pambar Shola, draining to the Pambar River, is now reduced to less than 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) in circumference. It contains several rare and
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of Kodaikanal stands in a 2,195 m (7,202 ft) high basin at the southern edge of the central part. The eastern end of the park is made of hills 1000–1500 m (3,281 ft - 4,921 ft) high.
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December to February it is between 8.1 and 18.6 °C (46.6 and 65.5 °F). In January, night temperatures sometimes drop below freezing, and thin ice is seen on lake edges in the early morning.
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The Palani hills are most prominent towards the west, ranging from 1,800 metres (5,900 ft) to 2,553 metres (8,376 ft) (5,906 ft - 8,376 ft). The ten most prominent peaks are:
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which varies from west to east. Generally, as one proceeds from the Kerala border in the west to the foothills in the east, average rainfall decreases and temperature increases. Compared to the
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and Devadanapatty. Contact: District Forest officer, Kodaikkanal Forest Division, Kodaikanal, Dindigal District, Tamil Nadu, India. (open 10 am to 6 pm) Phone : 91-4542-240287
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The Tamil Nadu Department of Geology and Mining has completed detailed Geo-Technical Studies of the Palni Hills determining moderate to high landslide danger in much of the area.
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the dry season, usually between January and March, during which rain is scarce and limited to around 10 rainy days, the air is crisp, dry and cold, and when ground frost occurs;
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proposed to the Tamil Nadu state government that much of the range be granted protected status as a wildlife sanctuary or Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park.
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Just below Pambar Falls where Levigne stream comes out of Pambar Shola. Is particularly visible from Priests Walk and from top end of Coolie Ghat just below Shenbuganour.
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Govt. of Tamilnadu, Tourism, Demand No.50, Policy Note 2000-2001, State Government Schemes, Works in progress under Part-II Scheme 1999-2000, retrieved 26 January 2007.
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P.Thamizoli, K.Balasubramanian, M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai and P.Ignatius Prabakar, Department of Anthropology, University of Madras, Chennai (2003) "
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The Tamil Nadu Green Movement works on Nature Education, Conservation awareness, Judicial intervention, media awareness and works with other NGOs in the Western Ghats.
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The Hindu, Frontline, Volume 20 - Issue 16, 02–15 August 2003, "On The Danger List" by Ian Lockwood, an excellent and comprehensive description of the Palani Hills
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Moist areas exist along the ravines and in the sheltered pockets of high elevation shola forests around 2,000 metres (6,600 ft). These sholas are often
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The Palani Hills are currently subject to increasing development pressure as it is under developed for a long time. The Palani Hills Conservation Council, a
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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS DEPARTMENT, POLICY NOTE ON FOREST DEPARTMENT 2001-2002, DEMAND NO. 44 - FORESTS AND DEMAND NO.58 - CAPITAL OUTLAY ON FORESTS
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The warm season of April and May when most tourists arrive for their holiday in the hills and when summer showers and rain may fall on 18 to 20 days;
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hills could expand back into this area when it is better protected. In February 2010, tigers were sighted in Kodaikanal forests during a six-day
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The Government of Tamil Nadu completed establishment of a litter free zone and awareness campaign in Kodaikanal in 2000 at a cost of Rs 1. lakh.
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on the hills interspersed with pockets of dense shola forests in the valleys. This is an undulating plateau interspersed with occasional peaks.
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region to the north. The northern slopes are drained by the Shanmukha River, Nanganji River, and Kodavanar River, which are tributaries of the
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Bellan, M.F. (1980) Palani Hills Vegetation Map, Institut de la Carte Internationale du Tapis Végétal, Toulouse, France, retrieved 3/29/2007
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News about Kuringi, Endemic birds, Vattakanal Conservation Trust, the Hindu, Frontline, Volume 23 - Issue 17 :: 26 Aug. – 8 Sep. 2006
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at A dangerous sheer cliff that drops over 100 metres (330 ft), to the first level, then drops off a couple more times to the plains.
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Bicultural Versatility as a Frontier Adaptation among Paliyan Foragers of South India, by Dr. Peter Gardner, Edwin Mellen Press, 2000,
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Folk Narratives from the Palni Hills: The Pulayans left behind the dead cattle, driven to the mountain’s edge, shown the dry waterhole
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at, 16 metres (52 ft) high, is 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) southwest of Vandaravu Peak in remote southwest corner of Palani Hills.
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of traditional varieties of fruits, vegetables and cereals, including vegetables of all colours, shapes and sizes and orchards of
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of the world. Some of the very rare and endangered plants and animals of India are found here. including intact relics of primary
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News: The Group Endeavor for Environment and Nature Sustenance Pleas to the Forestry Minister for Palani Hills National Park.
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The Southwest monsoon season extends between June and September, with around 45 days of rainfall spread over the four months;
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of Kodaikanal Lake under the National Lake Conservation Programme, with an expenditure of Rs.33.90 lakhs incurred till 2007.
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in Kerala borders the southwestern corner of the park. These Wildlife Sanctuaries are adjacent to the recently established
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In 1906, the great undulating plateau on top of the Palanis comprising four forest ranges were consolidated under the
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will be included in the buffer zone. The villages and hamlets that now form part of the Palani Hills buffer zone are
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Wildlife Sanctuary was included in the protected area proposals considered to be of national priority status by the
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which was to be established in 2008. The park includes about 36% of the 2,068 km (798 sq mi) in the
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The Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, the Public Works Department and the local bodies are executing
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Tamil Nadu Ministry of Forests and Environment, Policy note 2006-2007, Demand 25, Dept. of Forests, page 49
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submitted a proposal to the State government to protect much of the Palani Hills by declaring the area a
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The average annual rainfall is 1,617 millimetres (63.7 in), mostly during the north-east monsoon.
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The lower elevations of the Palani Hills, between 250 and 1,000 m (820-3,281 ft), are part of the
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VI - Protected Area with Sustainable Use of Natural Resources to IV - Habitat/Species Management Area
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Travels in Peru and India, while superintending the collection of chinchona plants and seeds in...
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and small gaming in the nearby forest areas combined with cultivation of several species of minor
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at 55 metres (180 ft) high, is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Kodaikanal) on the Ghat Road.
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at Kookkal Kombai, 90 metres (300 ft) high, is 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) walk northwest of
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height 15 metres (49 ft), elevation 2,170 metres (7,120 ft), location estimated from
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occur in this sanctuary. Other more widespread species of herpetofauna also occur lower down.
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From 1,600 to 2,000 metres (5,200 to 6,600 ft) are upper montane slopes characterised by
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The Save Kurinji Campaign Council organises campaigns and programmes for conservation of the
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ranges, which run parallel to the west coast of India. The Palani Hills adjoin with the high
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ranging from 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) to over 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) elevation.
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Relics and artifacts of the Paliyan tribes people can be seen in the Shenbaganur Museum.
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Surukumar, R.; Venkataraman, Arun; Varma, Surendra; Kumar, N. Venkatesa (October 1998).
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Surukumar, R.; Venkataraman, Arun; Varma, Surendra; Kumar, N. Venkatesa (October 1998).
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Tamil Nadu Forest Dept. (2007) Projects & Programs 2007 - 2008, retrieved 9/2/2007
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The Asian Elephant In Southern India, Kodaikanal - Territorial Forest Division - Data
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Range. Spectacular waterfalls with dangerous currents. This stream originates in the
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Range. Spectacular waterfalls with dangerous currents. This stream originates in the
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The Asian Elephant In Southern India, Dindigul - Territorial Forest Division - Data
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supports and leads environmental initiatives in the surrounding area. It offers an
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in small plots located near their hamlets to meet their subsistence requirements.
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reserve forest, 4,344.53 acres in Kudraiyar block forest and 5,548.49 hectares in
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Industries Department, POLICY NOTE - 2005-2006, DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY AND MINING
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Vellari Malai Peak, seen from Talinji Village, 12.5 kilometres (7.8 mi) away
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The foothills from 400 to 800 metres (1,300 to 2,600 ft) consist mostly of
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A sum of Rs.1327.50 lakhs has been released for this purpose during 2006–2007.
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accompanied by shrub savannah, although most has been converted to plantations.
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The hills may be divided into four distinct vertical zones comprising distinct
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FOREST MAINTENANCE WORKS AS PER THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF 12TH FINANCE COMMISSION
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in and near Kodaikanal town. The Government of Tamil Nadu and several local
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by State government of Tamil Nadu. Their traditional livelihood is foraging
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unnamed? at .6 kilometres (0.37 mi) southwest of Kukkal village center
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lies in the southern central portion of the range. Palani Hills joined with
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and designated by the British Government as a single reserve forest, from
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at 20 metres (66 ft) high, elevation 590 metres (1,940 ft) in
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peak is the highest peak in the Palani hills. The range lies between the
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The comprehensive source on Palani Hills flora is currently in print: "
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hills formed by separation of the India-Madagascar-Seychelles blocks of
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Between 800 and 1,600 metres (2,600 and 5,200 ft) is dominated by
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sp.: a new species for the Palni hills first collected in April 2000,
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Wild are common in areas away from human habitation and cultivation.
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peak in Kerala state. Vattavada in Kerala is a part of Palani hills.
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tribes people have been seen living in some of the several caves in
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The Palani Hills derive their name from the ancient temple town of
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Kodaikanal International School, Environmental awareness programs.
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The climate of the upper Palnis has four clearly defined seasons:
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between Talinji and Manjampatti villages on the Ten Ar River in
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Mathur, Vinod B.; Rogers, W. Alan; Panwar, Hemendra S. (2002).
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Maintenance and special repairs to Forest Department buildings.
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Perumal Malai in distance seen from Anna Salai, Street bazaar,
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awaiting government notification is located in this division.
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groups are actively working to reduce some of these threats:
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20 years on, Kodaikanal wildlife sanctuary yet to take shape
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Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park (proposed)
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The Kodaikanal Division Forest Office offers a book called
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In 1988, the new 50 square kilometres (19 sq mi)
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The western extremity of the park is contiguous with the
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Pambar shola: a biodiversity treasure trove under threat
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eruption 66 million years ago as India drifted over the
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Improvement of roads in the forest areas of Tamil Nadu.
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sp.: a delicate creeping fern endemic to Pambar Shola,
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are a mountain range in the southern Indian states of
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Stationary and Printing Department (13 August 2012).
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at is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) NE from Kodaikanal).
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It is surrounded to the north, east and south by the
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The health of the hills is the wealth of the plains.
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vegetation and a large number of non-native plants.
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with fare of Rs. 5(6.00,7.00 13.00,15.30,16.30 hrs).
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town limits to the south, and given the name of the
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town to the Kerala state border in the west and the
425:, who is worshipped as a major deity in Tamil Nadu. 405:. The Palani Hills are an eastward extension of the 381: 373: 336: 326: 308: 260: 242: 237: 223: 209: 204: 165: 155: 150: 136: 60:. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. 4277:Elephant Valley Organic Farm, retrieved 4/13/2007 3857:. author version. pp. 103–117. Archived from 3846:Rangan, H., C. A. Kull, and L. Alexander. (2010). 3347:Wildlife Protected Area Network in India: A Review 3323:"National Parks and Sanctuaries : Kodaikanal" 753:Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park 2369:The Palani hills are the easternmost part of the 1087:at 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from Kodaikanal), 430:Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park 377:736.87 square kilometres (284.51 sq mi) 3666:. In Indian Science Congress Association (ed.). 3222:"List of Proposed Wildlife Sanctuaries in India" 2781:, only one other known location in Palni hills. 1270:located in the lower Palni foothills, along the 4131:Policy Note 2000-2001, State Government Schemes 3533:Kurinjimala and Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuaries, 1081:at 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from Kodaikanal, 4051:. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. 1 March 2010 4024:Project Tiger, Kalakad - Mundanthurai Reserve 853:, was founded in 1985. In the early 1990s the 2763:: vine, vulnerable, endemic to Pambar shola, 1213:, 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Kodaikanal. 1044:List_of_waterfalls_in_India § Tamil_Nadu 825:-grassland mosaic, made up of frost-tolerant 486:) located at the northern base of the hills. 8: 3882:: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( 3831:: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( 3456:. Coimbatore: Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd 3433:: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( 2684:: a succulent herb endemic to Pambar Shola, 2546:Several little-known and endemic species of 2408:along streams and rivers at these altitudes. 1120:(Five House Falls), 85 metres (279 ft) 929:12. Thaliar Falls 975 feet (297 m) high 921:11. Silver Cascade, 55 m high, < 1/4 flow 3790: 3788: 3192:. Concept Publishing Company. p. 172. 2911:Monoculture pine plantation near Bear Shola 2729:: a tree believed extinct until this year, 2723:: only one clump known on the Palni hills, 2413:South Western Ghats moist deciduous forests 1209:between Kilavarai and intersection 11 with 1205:at, 52 feet (16 m) high, is along the 796:South Western Ghats moist deciduous forests 3014:Raising shola seedlings for afforestation. 2716:: a tree, until recently thought extinct, 2704:sp.: a fern ally endemic to Pambar Shola, 2402:South Deccan Plateau dry deciduous forests 1299: 1022:Vellari Malai 2,229 metres (7,313 ft) 1007:Sandana Parai 2,404 metres (7,887 ft) 1004:Karunmakadu 2,451 metres (8,041 ft), 998:Vembadi Peak 2,505 metres (8,219 ft), 801:. Above 1,000 m (3,281 ft), the 550:land. These forests are already among the 414:1,000-1,500 m (3,281-4,921 ft) high. 257: 133: 4089:The Flora of the Palni Hills, South India 4083:The Flora of the Palni Hills, South India 4045:"Sathyamangalam could be a tiger reserve" 3302:Francis, W. Indian Civil Service (1906). 2786:The Flora of the Palni Hills, South India 833:forests. The hills extend into Kerala as 120:Learn how and when to remove this message 4010:The Flora of the Palni Hills, Parts 1–3. 3668:The Shaping of Indian Science: 1914-1947 2666:succulent herb endemic to Pambar Shola, 2252:Average max. and min. temperatures in °F 1819:Source: Indian Meteorological Department 1806:Average max. and min. temperatures in °C 1013:Tina Vardi 2,270 metres (7,450 ft), 992:Vandaravu 2,553 metres (8,376 ft), 810:South Western Ghats montane rain forests 3926:Folk Narratives from the Palni Hills... 3908:Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kodaikanal 3804:Climatological Data of Important Cities 3503: 3501: 3178: 3025:connection between natural forests and 1311: 1262:at estimated from Army Map and contours 995:Ibex Peak 2,517 metres (8,258 ft) 3875: 3824: 3795:Davinder Sharma, SA, DGM Secretariat. 3670:. Orient Blackswan. pp. 508–511. 3426: 3220:National Wildlife Data Center (2006). 688:on the south, which is drained by the 3855:Regional Environmental Change, 10 (2) 3769:. Discover Tamil Nadu. Archived from 3484:Extraordinary Gazette Publication 233 3277:"Call for protection of Palani hills" 1010:Venkombu 2,327 metres (7,635 ft) 829:interspersed with pockets of stunted 546:The proposed park area includes only 7: 3397:Selvaraj, N., Minister for Forests. 1272:Kodai-Vellagavi-Periyakulam footpath 1001:Gundar 2,461 metres (8,074 ft), 965:period about 120 million years ago. 873:, 12.5 kilometres (7.8 mi) away 673:of the natural and human community. 307: 295: 58:adding citations to reliable sources 3486:. Chennai: Government of Tamil Nadu 3406:POLICY NOTE 2006–2007 Demand No. 15 3308:Madras District Gazetteers - Madura 3045:International Baccalaureate Program 2903:Kodaikanal § Mercury_pollution 2698:: a shrub endemic to Pambar Shola, 2531:Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve 2426:mosaic, composed of frost-tolerant 692:and its upper tributaries, and the 3897:Kodaikanal.org, Kodaikanal climate 3735:Lockwood, Ian (29 February 2012). 3651:(1862) Journey to the Pulney Hills 469:Boundary of the Wildlife Sanctuary 25: 4340:Montane grasslands and shrublands 4193:Palani Hills Conservation Council 4191:Palni Hills Conservation Council 2373:of India, which is one of the 25 4319:Palni Hills Conservation Council 3645:Markham Clements Robert (1862) " 3047:course on Environmental Systems. 629:, Pazhamputhur and Puthurpuram. 294: 287: 271: 142: 34: 4267:Tamil Nadu Green Movement, News 4217:Kodaikanal International School 3767:Tamilnadu Waterfalls & Dams 3702:Gurung Dr. Harka (Sept, 1999) " 3623:. 2 August 2003. Archived from 3151:Kodaikanal Beauty in Wilderness 3041:Kodaikanal International School 1199:and the third highest in India. 938:The Palani Hills are formed of 700:. The range lies mostly within 325: 45:needs additional citations for 4246:The Tamil Nadu Green Movement- 4234:Save Kurinji Campaign Council 4203:Vattakanal Conservation Trust 2260:Precipitation totals in inches 787:View of the Palani Hills from 617:, Kilavarai, Polur, Kavunchi, 1: 4236:Save Kurinji Campaign Council 4205:Vattakanal Conservation Trust 3448:K.A. Shaji (22 August 2012). 3224:. Wildlife Institute of India 3186:R. P. Singh, Zubairul Islam. 2315:Paliyan woman & children. 1335:, public access restricted.| 1228:at is on Dolphins Nose Trail. 1019:2,236 metres (7,336 ft), 847:non-governmental organization 552:protected areas of Tamil Nadu 266:Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary 4143:Ministry of Forests, page 49 4119:Mercury rising in Kodaikanal 4115:Mercury rising in Kodaikanal 2521:populations in the adjacent 972:formed later in the massive 855:Tamil Nadu Forest Department 835:Pampadum Shola National Park 533:Tamil Nadu Forest Department 386:Tamil Nadu Forest Department 161:2,533 m (8,310 ft) 4297:Kodaikkanal Forest Division 4085:", retrieved 24 March 2007 4049:The Times of India, Chennai 3008:Bio-diversity conservation. 2362:Palani Hills Vegetation Map 1333:Indira Gandhi National Park 1066:Indira Gandhi National Park 632:The increasingly important 529:Wildlife Institute of India 4376: 3737:"Pambar Falls in February" 2923:, grasslands destruction, 2900: 2839:. III. Monochlamvdeae: 1. 2596:Platyplectrurus madurensis 2568:Nyctibatrachus deccanensis 2488:in the park area include: 2398:Deccan thorn scrub forests 2256: 2248: 1831: 1818: 1814:Precipitation totals in mm 1810: 1802: 1041: 805:forests transition to the 757:Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary 531:. In the early 1990s, the 4248:Tamil Nadu Green Movement 3972:Bicultural Versatility... 3956:Bicultural Versatility... 2655:plant species including: 2580:Hemidactylus anamallensis 2388:with a wide diversity of 1142:103 metres (338 ft) 905:8. Neptune Falls and Pool 491:Indian Forest Act of 1878 282: 270: 265: 141: 4014:Flora of the Palni Hills 3662:Wadia, Dr. D.N. (2003). 3029:and coined the phrase: " 2544:Amphibians and reptiles: 2275:tropical monsoon climate 2270:The Palani Hills have a 769:Eravikulam National Park 3749:Trekking to the Plains 3710:Mountains of South Asia 3704:Mountains of South Asia 3387:9. WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES 2891:Strobilanthes kunthiana 2624:Trimeresurus macrolepis 2560:Micrixalus nigraventris 2510:grizzled giant squirrel 2467:Grizzled giant squirrel 1322:20 metres (66 ft) 1097:on Palar (Kallar) River 712:to the south west. The 595:Annamalai Tiger Reserve 27:Mountain range in India 4113:Yashwant Shailendra " 4008:Matthew K. M. (1999) " 3155:Kodaikanal–Munnar Road 2934:in the park. There is 2927:tree plantations, and 2912: 2643: 2600:Teretrurus rhodogaster 2527:Anamalai Tiger Reserve 2476: 2468: 2460: 2366: 2316: 1238:Kudiraiyar River Falls 1211:Kodaikanal–Munnar Road 1107:Neptune Falls and Pool 930: 922: 914: 906: 898: 890: 882: 874: 791: 640:, including trekking, 4081:K.M. Matthew (1999) " 3998:Full Map with Legend: 3664:"The making of India" 3251:Policy note 2006-2007 3189:Environmental Studies 2910: 2812:: I. Polypetalae: 1. 2637: 2604:Uropeltis pulneyensis 2588:Kaestlea travancorica 2564:Indirana leptodactyla 2474: 2466: 2458: 2404:. There is also some 2375:biodiversity hotspots 2364:Full Map with Legend: 2361: 2314: 928: 920: 912: 904: 896: 888: 880: 868: 786: 765:Kurinjimala Sanctuary 740:to a high undulating 358:10.24528°N 77.52389°E 4181:"On The Danger List" 3773:on 23 September 2009 3617:"On the danger list" 3374:"On The Danger List" 3054:plant and its habit. 2932:exotic plant species 2915:There is decreasing 2612:Uropeltis woodmasoni 1203:Gaur Vellaiyan Falls 562:will increase their 54:improve this article 4350:Hills of Tamil Nadu 4345:Grasslands of India 3763:"Kumbakkarai Falls" 3145:Visitor information 3076:. They promote the 3060:Elephant Valley at 2726:Elaeocarpus blascoi 2608:Uropeltis broughami 2556:Ghatixalus asterops 1832:Imperial conversion 1256:(போளூர் அருவி) at . 889:3. Bear Shola Falls 554:. Their upgrade to 417:It is also home to 382:Governing body 354: /  185: /  4302:2009-10-31 at the 4284:2007-05-16 at the 4253:2007-09-29 at the 4222:2007-10-08 at the 4167:2007-10-12 at the 4148:2007-01-01 at the 4031:2013-07-26 at the 3986:Shenbaganur Museum 3984:travelportalindia 3968:Gardner, Excerpts 3933:2007-06-07 at the 3627:on 4 February 2012 3597:on 11 October 2007 3562:on 11 October 2007 3515:on 28 October 2010 3454:The Times of India 3100:intercropped with 2913: 2831:: Gamopetalae: 1. 2644: 2576:Salea anamallayana 2552:Raorchestes dubois 2486:Threatened species 2477: 2469: 2461: 2428:montane grasslands 2367: 2325:Manjampatti Valley 2317: 1329:Manjampatti Valley 1062:Manjampatti Valley 931: 923: 915: 907: 899: 891: 883: 875: 827:montane grasslands 792: 749:Manjampatti Valley 566:status from level 556:Wildlife Sanctuary 537:wildlife sanctuary 514:Wildlife Sanctuary 449:Wildlife Sanctuary 363:10.24528; 77.52389 151:Highest point 4069:Greenpeace India 3951:978-0-7734-7819-0 3199:978-81-8069-774-6 2954:mercury pollution 2713:Psydraxficiformis 2365: 2268: 2267: 2264: 2263: 1823: 1822: 1349:Kodaikanal, India 1339: 1338: 1291:Unnamed Falls 15m 1282:Unnamed Falls 10m 1232:Unnamed Falls 16m 1218:Kathirikkai Falls 1140:Palar Lower falls 1114:Palar Upper Falls 849:headquartered in 751:core area of the 708:to the south and 702:Dindigul district 669:versus long term 438:Dindigul District 391: 390: 327:Nearest city 313:Dindigul district 256: 255: 189:10.200°N 77.467°E 130: 129: 122: 104: 16:(Redirected from 4367: 4306: 4294: 4288: 4275: 4269: 4263: 4257: 4244: 4238: 4232: 4226: 4213: 4207: 4201: 4195: 4189: 4183: 4177: 4171: 4158: 4152: 4139: 4133: 4127: 4121: 4111: 4105: 4099: 4093: 4079: 4073: 4067: 4061: 4060: 4058: 4056: 4041: 4035: 4022: 4016: 4006: 4000: 3994: 3988: 3982: 3976: 3966: 3960: 3943: 3937: 3916: 3910: 3905: 3899: 3894: 3888: 3887: 3881: 3873: 3871: 3869: 3864:on 26 April 2012 3863: 3852: 3843: 3837: 3836: 3830: 3822: 3820: 3818: 3813:on 13 April 2015 3812: 3801: 3792: 3783: 3782: 3780: 3778: 3759: 3753: 3747: 3741: 3740: 3732: 3726: 3724:Industries Dept. 3720: 3714: 3700: 3694: 3688: 3682: 3681: 3659: 3653: 3643: 3637: 3636: 3634: 3632: 3613: 3607: 3606: 3604: 3602: 3596: 3589: 3578: 3572: 3571: 3569: 3567: 3561: 3554: 3543: 3537: 3531: 3525: 3524: 3522: 3520: 3505: 3496: 3495: 3493: 3491: 3481: 3472: 3466: 3465: 3463: 3461: 3445: 3439: 3438: 3432: 3424: 3422: 3420: 3414: 3403: 3394: 3388: 3382: 3376: 3370: 3364: 3363: 3361: 3359: 3341: 3335: 3334: 3332: 3330: 3321:Roshan, George. 3318: 3312: 3311: 3299: 3293: 3292: 3290: 3288: 3273: 3267: 3266: 3264: 3262: 3248: 3240: 3234: 3233: 3231: 3229: 3217: 3211: 3210: 3208: 3206: 3183: 2962:visual pollution 2956:. 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Elevation
Coordinates
10°12′N 77°28′E / 10.200°N 77.467°E / 10.200; 77.467
Tamil Nadu
India
Parent range
Western Ghats
Easiest route
Laws Ghat Road

Map showing the location of Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park (proposed)
Dindigul district
Tamil Nadu
India
Kodaikanal
10°14′43″N 77°31′26″E / 10.24528°N 77.52389°E / 10.24528; 77.52389
Tamil Nadu Forest Department

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