Advancing Frontiers of Ecological Researches in India

"The book is a compilation of excellent reviews/ research papers contributed by the most eminent ecologists of our country. Understanding of the basic principles of ecology and their application in our day to day life is called eco planning and has resulted in the ecodevelopment of the society. Almost all the important aspects of ecology have been dealt with, i.e. Forest Ecology, Grassland Ecology, Cropland Ecology, Weed Ecology, Wildlife Ecology, Wetland Ecology, Pollution Ecology, Microbial Ecology, Applied Ecology and Ecological Modeling etc. by senior specialists and the present state of art in the subject as well as the future challenges for the budding scientists have been described. In this way, the book has become a useful compendium for the teachers, researchers, scientists, administrators, policy makers, planners and students. Contents: Section I: Forest Ecology 1. Review of researches on various aspects of ecology and forestry with special reference to Central India– Dr. Ram Prasad, P.C. Kotwal and Manish Mishra 2. The new paradigm for monitoring and assessment of forest resources : Criteria and Indicators for sustainable forest management – P.C. Kotwal and Navin Horo 3. Lessons in sustainable management of biodiversity in JFM areas for livelihood generation for tribals : a case from dry tropical forests of Madhya Pradesh – Prodyut Bhattacharya 4. Tree density, regeneration and impact of harvesting of some selected NTFPs of the natural forests of three districts of Orissa state – Manish Mishra, S. Teki and R.P. Mishra 5.