Forests and Ecological History of Assam

This text presents an account of the transformation of Assam's forests and ecology from the colonial times to the present. It examines the role of imperial forestry practices, law and conservation, role of institutions, plantations, silvicultural practices, protection and regeneration, and live...

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Forests and Ecological History of Assam, 1826–2000
1. Verfasser:
Saikia, Arupjyoti
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011.
Zusammenfassung:
This text presents an account of the transformation of Assam's forests and ecology from the colonial times to the present. It examines the role of imperial forestry practices, law and conservation, role of institutions, plantations, silvicultural practices, protection and regeneration, and livelihood practices.
Umfang:
1 online resource (xviii, 723 p.)
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
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English
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-908881-0
Schlagworte:
Forests and forestry > History > India > Assam.
Forest policy > History > India > Assam.
Forests and forestry > History > Economic aspects > India > Assam.
Forests and forestry > Social aspects > History > India > Assam.
Forest conservation > History > India > Assam.
Ecological disturbances > History > India > Assam.
Earth & Environmental Sciences
Forestry
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