Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Spruce and silver fir forests. 3. Silviculture and management. 4. Natural regeneration. 5. Artificial regeneration. 6. Damaging agents. 7. Role of spruce and silver fir forests in environmental conservation. Bibliography. Index. Spruce and silver fir forests play a quintessential role in environmental conservation in the eco-sensitive zone of western Himalayas forming catchment areas of many important rivers originating from and flowing through these mountainous areas. Working these forests under different silvicultural systems tried to develop suitable silvicultural treatment for these forests did not prove satisfactory, and appropriate silvicultural and management practices remain to be developed. Overexploitation of these forests in several areas resulted in serious soil erosion and environmental problems. Sustainable management of spruce and silver fir forests is critical for environmental conservation in this region. The book deals with past management of spruce and silver fir forests in western Himalayas, problems in regenerating these forests and artificial regeneration methods developed and adopted. It also vividly analyses the impacts of different management practices on the effectiveness of these forests in environmental conservation. The book should enthuse environmental conservationists, nature lovers and researchers interested in the study of the Himalayas.

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Title: Environmental Conservation in Western Himalayas
Publisher: D.K. Printworld
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 8124609020
ISBN 13: 9788124609026
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: New

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