Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 1. Introduction. - -
Chapter 2. Types of forests. - -
Chapter 3. Sustainable forest management. - -
Chapter 4. Agroforestry. - -
Chapter 5. Silviculture. - -
Chapter 6. Benefits of sustainable forestry. - -
Chapter 7. Forest conservation.

"The science and craft of creation, utilization, management, restoration and conservation of forests, woodlands and related resources for human and environmental benefits is called forestry. It is practice in natural stands and plantations. It embraces a wide range of concerns which include erosion control, watershed management, recreation, landscape and community protection, biodiversity management, etc. This discipline develops and implements forest management plans. Forest genetic resources are an important factor which is considered under forestry. There are diverse branches of forestry such as agroforestry, community forestry, analog forestry, etc." -- Provided by publisher

Text in English