Sarmah, Dipak,

Forestry in Karnataka : a journey of 150 years / Dipak Sarmah, IFS (Retd.). - 225 pages ;

Book from the author -- Preface -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Evolution of forest policy, law and management practices up to 1956 --3. Evolution of forest policy, law and management practices after 1956 -- 4. Working plans for forest management -- 5. Impact of plywood and matchwood industries on forest -- 6. Funding in the forestry sector -- 7. Afforestation under externally aided projects -- 8. Development of plantations -- 9. Management of teak plantations -- 10. Impact of eucalyptus on forest -- 11. Management of Acacia Auriculiformis plantations -- 12. Introduction of Kamara in dry zone afforestation -- 13. Development and management of sandalwood -- 14. Development and management of bamboo -- 15. Forestry research -- 16. Forest protection -- 17. Forest consolidation -- 18. Farm forestry through public distribution of seedlings -- 19. Joint forest planning and management (JFPM) -- 20. Forest cover and tree cover scenario -- 21. Forestry training -- 22. Forest eco-tourism -- 23. Mining in forest areas -- 24. The way ahead -- Appendix -- References.

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Forests and forestry
Forest policy
Forest management

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