Wastelands afforestation: techniques and systems
- New Delhi Oxford & IBH Pub. 1987
- 176 p.
This book has been written with a view to analyse and dis cuss the important issues involved in wastelands development (afforestation) programmes. It draws attention to the real pro blems and approach to finding appropriate solutions. The details on techniques for establishment and management of nurseries, problem of seed and planting techniques have been included. The agroforestry systems, social and community forestry and extension methods have been critically discussed.
The book has been written in such a style and manner that no previous knowledge of the subject would be essential for under standing the contents. It is hoped that it will be useful for policy makers, planners, administrators, foresters, voluntary agencies and all those involved or interested in land resource manage ment, land-use planning, forestry, rural development and con servation of natural resources.