Silviculture

Silviculture: Integrating Cultivation Techniques, Forest Biometry, and Marketing Practices is a comprehensive academic resource designed to guide students, researchers, and forestry professionals through the principles and practices of modern silviculture. Covering topics from regeneration techniques and thinning operations to forest biometry, remote sensing, and ecological and economic considerations, this book offers a holistic approach to sustainable forest management. It combines traditional silvicultural knowledge with recent scientific advancements to address current environmental and economic challenges in forestry.

• A well-rounded understanding of both traditional and modern silvicultural practices.
• Covers key topics such as regeneration, thinning, pruning, forest biometry, and remote sensing.
• Ecological aspects like biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation.
• Integrates economic perspectives including forest product markets, certification, and profitability analysis.
• Serves as both a textbook and practical reference for sustainable forest management.

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Prabal Kumar holds Ph.D. in Forestry (Silviculture & Forest Management) from FRI, Dehradun, and works as an Aquatic Botanist at the Wildlife Institute of India. His research spans seed science, silviculture, and high-altitude habitat restoration. He has published over a dozen papers, book chapters, and manuals. Dr. Kumar has teaching experience and has qualified ASRB NET three times. He is a recipient of multiple awards, including the UCOST Young Scientist Award, and currently focuses on restoring riverine ecosystems.

Nikita Rai, M.Sc. Forestry, is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Forest Management at FRI (TFRI, Jabalpur) with a decade of experience at ICFRE-TFRI. She has qualified NET in Agroforestry (2015, 2023) and has published widely in silviculture, carbon sequestration, and agroforestry. She received the Young Researcher Award and the Global Young Women Scientist Award in 2024.

Shayma Parveen is Assistant Professor in Silviculture & Agroforestry at ANDUAT, Ayodhya and holds a Ph.D. in Agroforestry. She has published several research papers in reputed national and international journals. and has over 10 years of teaching experience

Anjali Tiwari is Assistant Professor at ANDUAT, Ayodhya where she also completed her M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Agroforestry. She has authored 10 research papers, 5 book chapters, 4 manuals, and 8 popular articles.

Vikas Kumar is Assistant Professor of Agroforestry at Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur. He holds a Ph.D. from Kerala Agricultural University. He has authored 142 publications including 65 research papers, 15 books, and 27 chapters, with over 900 citations (h-index 17, i10-index 28). He has qualified ASRB NET multiple times, and actively reviews for reputed journals.

Tanu Shree Lakra holds a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Forestry and Agroforestry from Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi. Her research focuses on the socio-economic upliftment of tribal communities in Jharkhand. She has contributed significantly to livelihood generation through forestry-based interventions and has several related publications.