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Tamil Nadu
The rubber world of Kanyakumari district
Rubber being extracted from a tree.
Kulasekaram, a tiny village in Kanyakumari district produces world-class quality rubber owing to the climatic condition in the area. Thousands of families are depending on rubber and its allied activities. The Rubber Board has come forward to extend a helping hand to the rubber plant growers.
Forests in these areas consist of soaring and lofty trees of Mesua ferrea, Bischofia Javanica, Vitex altissimo to smaller trees of Dillini a species festooning climber, shrubs valuable herbs, variety of orchids, 2 types canes many indigenous palms, rubber and cycas.
Timber varieties
The important timbers here are Teak, Rosewood, Vengai and Aiani. Various types of forest produces like bamboo, reed, cane, soft wood, tamarind, lemon grass, rubber, coconut, arecanut, kadukai, cinna momum bark, nelli, cardamom, mango and many medicinal plants of high value are harvested in this region.
Kulasekaram located among green paddy fields and fluttering rubber plants is also famous for valuable medicinal plants. This is the only place in Tamil Nadu, where rubber and clove plantations have been raised in Reserve Forests in an area of 4785.70 ha and 110 ha respectively.
The place is also rich in wildlife with at least 25 types of mammals, about 60 species of birds including 14 species of migratory birds and many species of fishes, reptiles and amphibians listed. In short, this area is a veritable trove of biological diversion.
— P.S. Suresh Kumar
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