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index (H’) ranged from 3.76 to 3.96, the Simpson index ranged from 0.96 to 0.97, evenness index ranged
from 0.60 to 0.78, and species richness index ranged from 10.04 to 11.24. At present the biodiversity of
these forests are under threat due to the anthropogenic and upcoming mining activities.