This book has in it the best of information for all those who seek to whet their appetites on Andaman Islands and Islanders. John Keats the famous English poet said", A thing of beauty is a joy for ever. Its loveliness increases and it never passes into nothingness", I hope the Andaman scenic beauty as well the book hold good of his statement. The book "Forests of Andamans" is the result of very hard and sincere labour. The author has put, in ...
Silver oak (Grevillea robusta), a native of Australia, is initially planted for shade trees in coffee and tea plantations of high altitudes particularly in hilly areas. Later on, this has been widely accepted to be planted in plains as ornamental, farmlands, avenue, road side plantations etc. The wood of Grevillea robusta fetches a good market in Indian trades for making body building of lorry and furniture. Due to its economic importance, awareness and better ...