About the Book: Forest Resources and Its Management in India
This book is a fine collection of case studies which critically examines the
depletion of forest resources and its concequances on the livelihood issues of
the tribals. It also covers the problems relating to the implementation of Joint
Forest Management. Social forestry as a part of the overall forest resources of
the country are also evaluated in the context of their efficacy to tackle the
problems of day to day real life of the common man. Besides, the importance of
mangrove forestry as a safe cushion for cyclone catastrophes in the coastal
areas is also analysed.