Trend in growth of Tendu leaves collection in Marwahi forest division, Chhattisgarh

Marwahi Forest division is located in Gaurella- Pendra- Marwahi District of Chhattisgarh where minor forest products are major source of livelihood in Villegers. Tendu leaves collection are traditional economical source of these peoples. They are interestingly engaged on this seasonal work because government provides many facilities to them. Forests are the income and employment generating renewable resources in any rural area. Tribal life and their livelihood are depending on forest resources directly and indirectly. Tribal societies collected different types of minor forest products for their livelihood. They collected minor forest products for food, medicine and generating incomes in fruit’s, roots, tendu patta for Bidi leaf and flowers way. Tribal communities always affected with availability of minor forest products in any tribal dominated area just like life style, living standard, culture, tradition and animal husbandry also. The role of forests interrelated with development of tribal communities is just like both face of coin in currently. In this paper we will discuss the Spatio-temporal scenario of tendu leaves collection in the study area.