History of Indian Forestry (Vol. I upto 1947, Vol. II. 1947-2012)

Contents: Vol. I: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Founders of Indian forestry. 3. Distribution of forests. 4. Beginning of forestry: 1790 to 1864. 5. Forestry: 1864 to 1924. 6. Forestry: 1926 to 1947. 7. Forestry training. 8. Forestry research. Appendices. Index. Vol. II: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Forests of India. 3. Forestry research. 4. Forestry institutions. 5. Forestry training. 6. Forest services. 7. Forestry education. 8. Forest policy and law. 9. Commissions and committees. 10. Forest corporations. 11. Social and community forestry. 12. Urban forestry. 13. Joint forest management. 14. Wildlife management. References. Appendices. Index. The History of Indian Forestry is being brought out in two volumes, with the present volume I covering the period upto 1947. This volume covers the early part of forestry in India and traces its development both in the pre-British and British periods, covering many aspects like forest policy, law, management, training, research and distribution. The History of Indian Forestry is being brought out in two volumes, with the present volume II covering the period after 1947. This volume encompasses important developments in Indian forestry in the post-Independence era including the National Forest Policies of 1952 and 1988, laws for wildlife protection forest conservation and biological diversity, social and urban forestry, joint forest management, forest administration, re-organizing forestry research and education forest corporations, national forestry commission and many other milestones. (jacket)