The Western Ghats in Maharashtra are home to diverse vegetation, second only to the Himalayas in India. It features mixed deciduous forests and pockets of evergreen vegetation at higher altitudes. The area has been significantly degraded due to human impact, even affecting sacred groves and protected areas. Endangered plant species are at risk due to habitat destruction. Urgent restoration and conservation efforts are needed, including afforestation programs. The article provides a list of important plant species with local names and ecological status.