Environmental History of Naga Hills 1881-1947

The issues of the environmental history of Naga Hills including physical nature of the region, the terrain, soil and climate, natural vegetation and relationship of the forest and the Nagas. The effective administration in this region was introduced only in 1881. Development of colonial discourses about nature’s risk and the control of natural resources; and indigenous responses to the changing patterns of environmental control under colonialism are critically examined. The book also reveals the motive and role of colonial state behind steps taken for conservation and forest regulations.