Law Adong Wah Shyngiar sacred grove
Law Adong Wah Shyngiar sacred grove is located in the East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya, India. Specifically situated in Mawmluh village under the traditional Mawmluh Sirdarship, this unique community-protected forest plays an important role in local biodiversity conservation and indigenous Khasi traditions.
About this Sacred Grove
Law Adong Wah Shyngiar sacred grove is located in the East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya, India. Specifically situated in Mawmluh village under the traditional Mawmluh Sirdarship, this unique community-protected forest plays an important role in local biodiversity conservation and indigenous Khasi traditions.
It covers an area of 24.113 ha. It lies between 25° 14΄ 45" to 25° 15΄ 11˝ N latitude and 91° 41΄ 30˝ to 91° 42΄ 00˝ E Longitude with an altitude of 1128 m above mean sea level. It is bounded in the North by Tyrna area,private land stream and season steam, in the East by Mawmluh area, in the South- East by PWD Road and Mawshamok-Mawmluh, in the West by PWDF Road and Tyrna. The forest is accessible by road from Shillong to Mawmluh which is about 58 km and from Mawmluh.
Location
Coordinates: 25.1445000, 91.4130000
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Rudraksha or Olive tree
Elaeocarpus robusta- Individual Count
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