Awareness about nature, its conservation and sustainability have been key factors in socio-cultural traditions and Indian belief systems. The age-old tradition of Pandharpur Waari is such a rich cultural tradition of Maharashtra, where the Saint reformers through their literature have raised many of social, cultural and environmental concerns which has led to awareness and upliftment of the society. Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth, from genes to ecosystems, and it’s essential for health of the planet and all life on it. Understanding about biodiversity begins with the knowledge of Native trees, them being the primary food producers. To spread the knowledge about native trees is thus important. This knowledge will empower individuals, groups and society at a large to implement various mass plantations, forestation drives. Communities if empowered to plan, monitor and implement conservation activities will facilitate public participation and nature conservation. This study examines the awareness and participation of local people through a survey of urban and rural population and assesses their knowledge about native common or rare or wild tree species. Mass plantation if combined with cultural traditions of a place will make nature conservation anembedded practice within the socio-cultural system. Pandharpur Wari is such an example of Cultural Landscape which can be utilized as a stage to understand and spread the awareness among general public.

Keywords:Biodiversity; Native Trees; Mass Plantation; Cultural Traditions; Nature Conservation Etc