Forestry Handbook

Man’s dependence on trees for the essential of his existence has been of paramount importance in his life since the human race began. Today almost all the necessities of life are in one way or the other connected with the forest wealth. Besides glorifying the beauty of nature, the trees prove to be helpful to the economy. The economic growth of an agricultural country like ours is dependent on heavy plant production and its wide distribution. The trees help the industrial revolution in a big way and provide excellent raw materials for industry. Forestry is the study of this complex interaction, the management of the various components of the forest, the preservation of its’ natural balance as well as the care of it to ensure its’ wellbeing. Forests and Forestry has the potential of playing a major role in socioeconomic and rural development in India. This book examines this role in various perspectives. Through its integration of science and forestry, this book provides students with both an overview of important topics in the forestry, industry as well as an introduction to the biological processes involved in tree growth.