Abstract

Study comprises following papers; (1) Angiosperm flora and specialized ecological niche of Malayattoor, (2) Macrofungal flora and checklist of plant diseases of Malayattoor, (3) Wildlife and landuse pattern of Malayattoor, (4) Status survey of insectfauna of Malayattoor, (5) Soil characteristics and mapping of Malayattoor and (6) Vegetation analysis and mapping of Malayattoor. It is hoped that the Nature Study Centre, intended to impart evironmental education to nature lovers, tourists, pilgrims, students and at large the public, will become a reality in the near future and this report will function as a baseline study for the planning and effective implementation of the scheme by the Kerala Forest Department