Formulation of Antioxidant Gel Preparations on the Cherry (Muntingia calabura L.) Extract from Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Based on AQUPEC 505 HV

Abstract

Forest cover in hilly regions is essential to maintain ecological balances. North Bengal estimates approximately 3,086 sq km i.e. 26 % of 11,876 sq km of classified forests in West Bengal and nearly 5,000 sq km (~40 %) of tree cover. Rishyap village (26.84o N, 88.60o E) in the Kalimpong District of West Bengal State, India. The study was done in 2019-2020 in Rishyap Forest Village. Primary data and pictorial documentation were gathered through field survey and direct interactions with local people and other authorities. Surveys on demography, agriculture, biodiversity, human-animal conflict were done. Topographic map of the area was prepared from Google map database. The ecological tools like quadrat method , transect line method, pitfall trap, light trap were used to study diversity, density and abundance of trees, birds and arthropods. The different lifestyles of the people in Rishyap were also noted. Further study is needed to collectively analyse the biodiversity.