Forest and Environment

The book focuses on the vital role of Forest in protecting fragile ecosystems, watersheds and freshwater resources and  storehouse of rich biodiversity. Forest is related to the entire range of environmental and development issues and opportunities. Forest provide wood and non-wood products- water, air, food, fodder, fuel, fibre, medicine, shelter, employment, recreation, habitats for wildlife, landscape diversity, carbon sinks and reservoirs, and other products. The book describes impact of forest on environment and suggests ways and means for achieving sustainable development.