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For the state of Kerala, we have attempted to identify potential areas
for conservation by integrating several map themes, ranging from vege
tation types, landuse/landcover, endemic plant and bird and larger mam
mal distribution and abundance, We also investigate the relationships
between forest fragmentation and density of large mammals over the ent
ire state. It is shown that there is a significant effect of shape of
patches of evergreen forest on the lion-tailed macaque population, We
conclude with an agenda and an action plan for biodiversity conservati
on planning for the Western Ghats of Kerala.