Forest Resources- A Geographical Perspective- Part-1

It is indispensable to think of the human evolution and advancement without the Earth's forest resources. A geographical appraisal of this precious resource has been done through these volumes, published in three parts. They deal with the description of the forest resource, its distribution, uses and management policies. The first part presented herein initiates the series by defining the forest resource in its various contexts and forms.

The author is Assistant Professor in Geography in Delhi University. The author's main interests lie in teaching and research in earth sciences.