This book is the outcome of my decade long studies on the Valley of Flowers. The ethereal and beautiful Valley of Flowers was notified as a National Park in 1982, and since then it has been caught in a strange controversy. The point of contention is that the conservation attempt is proving to be the problem rather than the solution. For the past two decades, there have been occasional reports about weeds choking the plant diversity of the region, but none of them is based on an in-depth ecological study, and it appears that most of them are merely on the basis of speculations. 
The present work is an attempt to compile the existing literature as well as first-hand information on the floral and faunal diversity, phonology, the valley's beautiful landscape, tourism, status of medicinal plants, structure of forest, and status of wildlife. The grazing controversy and conservation dilemma that is mainly based on speculative arguments, has also been addressed, with realistic data collected from the valley by the author. Besides, a comparative study on the status of medicinal plants across the various pressure zones (heavily grazed to protected areas), and the change in forest cover and composition due to historical use pattern, are also addressed in the book. 

A comprehensive Flora of Assam as a botanical unit has 5 Volumes. Vol. I (Ranunculaceae to Anacardeaceae), Vol.II (Leguminaceae to Cornaceae), Vol.III (Caprifoliaceae to Labiate), Vol.IV (Nyctaginaceae to Cycadaceae) and Vol. V (Gramineae to Maydeae). In these volumes many families, genera and species including new ones of rare plants have been included from Assam and comprehensive description of their botanical excursion make an interesting and informative reading. The arrangement of families have been based mainly on Bentham's and Hooker's Genera plantarum which has been hither to generally followed in this country. The present set is recommended for Botanists, Plant researchers, Plant museum Keepers and forester etc.

The present book, being a revised and enlarged edition of the forest flora of the Siwalik and Jaunsar forest divisions, U.P. by U.N. Kanjilal, is the 3rd Ed. by Basant Lal Gupta. The alternations made in the present edition are firstly the inclusion of a number of woody plants known to occur in the area. Secondly, almost all species included in second edition which are not represented by speciman from the area covered by the flora, have been excluded. In the present edition 7 naturalized species have been added, viz., Malvastrum coromandelianum. Indigofera tinctoria, cassia sophera, opuntia Dillenii, Argyreia, Roxburghii, Solanum torvum and Datura fastuosa. 

This book consists of invited papers and review articles which deals with coverage of wide aspects in algal ecology. 

This book is comprehensive source of information on afforestation techniques in arid zones by suitably planning afforestation techniques such as selection of seeds both indigenous and exotic, soil. Working techniques and cultural operations in relation to harnessing otherwise uncertain and erratic rainfall, particular during the period when lack of the soil moisture is must felt and protection against disease and vertebrate pest in hot and cold arid zones. Study on climate, physiology, geology, hydrology, land use patterns, seedling studies, silvicultural characters, of trees and shrub species and their experimental aspects and results in discussed in full in this book by the leading authorities of the world.This is useful reference book to the scientists, researchers, forest officers, students, scholars and should be possessed by the libraries.

The nature of quantitative plant ecology and vegetation science; The description of vegetation in the field; The nature and properties of vegetation data; Basic statistical analysis of vegetation and environmental data; Ordination methods I, 1950-70; Ordination method II, 1970-92; Phytosociology and Zurich-Montpellier (Braun- Blanquet) school of subjective classification; Numerical Classification and Phytosociology; Computer programmes for vegetation and environmental data analysis; Quantitative plant ecology, vegetation science and the future. 

“It is asserted that in recent years tigers have increased. With this assertion I do not agree. It is a fact that more cattle are being killed every year; this is not due to tigers having increased but due to the balance in nature having been disturbed by the unrestricted slaughter of game, and also to some extent to tigers having been driven out of thrir natural haunts where they were seldom or never seen by man, by the activities of the Forest Department. A country's fauna is a sacred trust, and I appeal to you not to betray your trust. Shooting over water, shooting over salt licks, natural and artificial, shooting birds in the close season and when roosting at night, encouraging permit-holders to shoot hinds, fencing off large areas of forest and the extermination by the Forest Department of all game within these areas, making unnecessary motor tracks through the forest and shooting down from motor cars, the absence of sanctuaries and the burning of forest by the Forest Department and by villagers at a time when the forest are full of young life are all combining to one end-the extermination of our fauna. If we do not bestir ourselves now, it will be to our discredit and under our very eyes, while we looked on and never raised a finger to prevent it.” 

In a unique endeavour 
“Encyclopedia Indica” is a
comprehensive, master
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potential to turn into an
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Embellished with comprehensive range of topics, including subject of relevance in the millennium such as art, business, economics, information technology, environment, human resources development events, politics, social issues, science and technology, sustainable Ecotourism, employment, infrastructure, services etc. It portrays an unique encyclopedia, a compendium of A-Z details on India, Indian affairs and related issues covering 1000 pages, embellished with variety of entries, including chronological events and biographies, This compilation provides most authentic, up-to-date and rare information and has also incorporated emerging issues in the coming millennium drawing attention of Indians and their government simultaneously. Excluding the exclusive features already mentioned Encyclopedia Indica contains, statistical information, detailed maps, graphs, charts Highlights etc the real jewels in its crown. In brief “Encyclopedia Indica” is a compact compendium of information, reassuring useful information in readable writing style.

The rich and fascinating variety of India's wildlife can be seen in its more than 93 national parks, 486 sanctuaries, 7 world heritage sites, 6 ramasar sites, 21 bird sanctuaries, 14 biosphere reserves, 23 elephant reserves and 28 tiger reserves established by the Government of India in an attempt to conserve its vital resource. More than 500 species of mammals, 1, 220 species of birds, 1,600 species of reptiles and amphibians and 57, 000 species of insects populate the subcontinent.

The Title provides rare inputs about James Edward Corbett, better known to the world as Jim Corbett, whom many of us remember as the pioneer conservationist. Fact prevails that Jim too started with the Universal Journey to the happy hunting grounds; but he learned from his experiences and dared to carve an unique niche for himself and paved path for the world community for living with the nature and its priceless resources. He remained concerned for others till his last breath, which gets reflected in his last words to his sister, to strife for a world, which is a happy place for the people to live in.
The endeavor of Author is to provide Corbett admirers with something new to read about their lcon. It is a biography of a legend, one who was so selfless in his affairs, a challenging task with coverage of all aspects of his life, a narrative from birth to death, covering from early childhood at Nainital (India) to the terminal days in Nairobi (Kenya, Africa). The biography brings Jim Corbett's picture as an unassuming personality, very generous courageous and kind hearted, one who lived merely for the masses. The initial chapters are dedicated to the brief account of the familial and environmental influences that orchestrated Jim's personality and nurtured his interest in the jungle life. His benevolent deeds endeared him to his people and made him a household name in the Kumaon region of current Uttaranchal. The title also pictures his interest about India & its masses and rightly projects him as a man of wide sympathies and deep understanding. It provides sufficient space to the exclusive Jim Corbett titles e.g. Jungle Lore, TreeTops, Man-Eaters of Kumaon, Temple Tiger, More Man-eaters of Kumaon & the Man Eating Leopard of Rudraprayag as well as to the existing works on the Legend. 

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Panoramic Corbett National Park is an authoritative and well researched portrait of a National Park which is model for wildlife reserves in India. What makes the book unique is that it not only focuses on aspects of the Park such as being the launch pad for Project Tiger, its 600 species of birds and rich fauna and flora, but also touches on concerns which are extremely relevant today such as wildlife conservation, ecosystem management, ecotourism etc. The book also provides an extensive database on the Park with rare photographs. Determination of animals, domestic animals, Diseases of Sheep.

This work is the first illustrated account of the West Himalayan ferns. The first volume contains an account of 28 fern families and 172 species and 10 hybrids. Volume 2 contains account of 16 families and 164 species and 4 hybrids. The
entire flora thus lists 360 ferns
(Including 25 fern hybrids)

This book is an attempt to make people understand the jargonized terminology of computer world. The book, covers everything from the conception of the idea, to purchase a computer, to the actual use of the computer in the forestry field, to maximize use of the computers, through the use of optimum software is also discussed in detail in the book.

India has been bestowed by nature with many medicinal plants are used in Allopathic, Ayurvedic, Unani, etc., medicines. The book Indian Medicinal plants provides most authentic and valuable information on medicinal plants of India and its adjacent countries including Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Bangladesh etc. Therefore, it will be useful to the botanists, researchers, Medicinal Practioners, drug cultivators/ collectors and those interested on the economic resources of India. The book is a reprint of the revised IInd Ed. of 1935. Vol. 1 to 4 (Text) 2791 pages and vols. 1-4 (Plates) 1033. Illustrations.

(ISBN: 81-7089-014-4)

Part I. Chapter-1 The forest as a feature of the landscape and as a vegetation type; Chapter-2. The Effect of Environment on the tree and Forest; Chapter-3. The Forest trees; Chapter-4. Forest sociology; Chapter-5. Disturbance of the biocoenotic balance by man. Man as a Environmental Factor; Part II Chapter- 6. Selection Forest as the ideal treatment Chapter-7. Tending the stands; Chapter-8. Regeneration of stands; Chapter-9. Miscellaneous silvicultural operations, Conclusion, Index. 

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India is a growing economic power and is expected to grow at a sustained annual average rate of 7-8 % in first leg upto the end of current decade and at the rates of nearing 10% by the later period of the year 2010. At this critical phase of its development, the resilience of this democratic nation remains in its commitment towards sustainable development, and economic prosperity without damaging the environmental and natural fabric of the nation, which is necessary for the well being of its diverse masses. However, sizable proportion of population is dependent on natural resources including forests. Under the changing scenario of economic, socio-cultural and developmental scene, ensuring the sustainability of natural resources particularly the availability of limited forest resources becomes a challenge for the sector. Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) becomes the necessity for the country looking to the dependency of rural poor on the forests for their livelihood. SFM incorporates the technical, ecological and economic aspects of the forestry as well as addresses the socio-economic and livelihoods of forest dwelling communities. Criteria and Indicators (C&I) approach being adopted by as many as 159 countries for achieving SFM. The C&I framework helps to define the SFM and continuously monitor the various interventions made to improve the forests. The book is devoted on this important aspect of the forestry sector of India and it is the first attempt of its kind on the theoretical and practical aspects of C&I for SFM. This book has made an attempt to help young persons who are studying SFM and other forestry subjects at college or universities to understand the concept and upgrade their knowledge on the subject. Throughout the book the complex subject has been made simple to understand. Part I gives an overview of the SFM, C&I for SFM in India. Part II describes the Biodiversity conservation and sustainability, Part III devoted to Economic valuation of forest resources, giving note of existing system of forest resource accounting and distortion in it and also on the proposed forest resource accounting suiting to forestry situation in India. Part IV to VI discusses the issues of Forest certification and need, Forest monitoring and evaluation system, and National strategy for SFM.

The chapters Introduction, Mendelism, Cell Cycle, Sex and Chromosomes, Mutations, Ploidy, Genetics of Blood, Population Genetics, Developmental Genetics, Biometrics, Human Genetics Dermatoglyphics, The Indian Eugenics, Race and Species Formation and Biotechnology incorporate information and/or treatment to the subject not given in the hitherto published books on the subject.

Preface, Part I Chapter-1 Some basic concepts and definitions; Chapter-2 Probability; Chapter-3. Presentation of data; Chapter-4. Analysis of data; Chapter-5. Measures of Dispersons; Part II Chapter-6 Normal distribution; Chapter-7 Standard errors of averages; Chapter-8. Students “t”; Chapter-9 Test of Significance; Chapter-10. Sampling; Chapter-11. Point sampling; Part III Chapter-12 Regression and correlation; Chapter-13. Fitting of curves.