Environment of the Himalayas/Taj Rawat. Delhi, New
Academic Pub., 2008,. viii, 142 p., tables, ISBN 81-86772-26-3.
Environment of the Himalayas/Taj Rawat. Delhi, New
Academic Pub., 2008,. viii, 142 p., tables, ISBN 81-86772-26-3.
Contents: Preface. 1. The beautiful Himalayas. 2. Himalayan Eco-System: conservation, development and management. 3. The Himalaya - geography, geology, natural resources and population. 4. Statewise data of Himalayan Region and General Information on North Eastern States. 5. Himalayan Glaciers. 6. Watershed management in the Himalayas. 7. The forests ecology, environmental impacts on forests, importance of tropical forests, deforestation and wild land management. 8. Conservation of Orchid Forests of Dehradun. 9. Non-timer products from small forests of Himalayas. 10. The mountain ecology, flora and fauna. 11. Integrated mountain development. 12. Significance of Tibetan Plateau. 13. Heritage, nature tourism and sports. The earth and life. Acronyms. References.
"The book is a treasure of information on Himalayan eco-system, environmental impacts, geography, natural resources, forest ecology, deforestation, watershed management, glaciers, fauna and flora, heritage tourism and sports, management of wild lands and development in the Himalayan Region.
The state wise data and general information about north-eastern states has also been provided. A useful book for botanical scientist and students, environmental scientists and students, agricultural scientists and students and for authorities associated with Himalayas improvement." (jacket)