Master the principles of forest management with a clear, historical view of India’s woods and the move to scientific practice.
This volume explains how forest policy, economics, and practical forestry work together to sustain woodlands while meeting human needs.
From the rise of forest departments to the adoption of European ideas, the book outlines the challenges, methods, and strategic thinking behind responsible forest administration. It covers key topics such as the protection of forests, the impact of cultivation on timber resources, measurement techniques, and the development of working plans to balance yield with long-term reproduction.
- Foundations of sustainable management, including how to balance annual yield with forest health.
- Techniques for measuring standing timber, tree height, and form to evaluate stock accurately.
- What makes a working plan effective—data, forecasting, and the sequence of operations.
- How German methods and modern science can be adapted to local forest conditions.
Ideal for students, foresters, and policymakers seeking a practical, historical, and analytical look at forest administration.