Forests of Kashmir: A Vision for the Future

Being the first complete treatise on the history of the forests of Jammu and Kashmir State makes this volume an exciting and innovative project. The management practices followed since the early 1920s to the present time are clearly delineated and immaculately researched. ‘Forests of Kashmir-a vision for the Future’ aims to prevent further environmental degradation in Jammu and Kashmir by giving more accurate information to decision makers about the past history, current status and future possibilities for the forests. The book also examines various forest policies currently in force, and their effect on the state forests. The closing chapters deal with a recommended draft forest policy for the future, for the urgent consideration of the State Government, plus all those people who love Jammu and Kashmir, and have chosen to spend their lives surrounded by the unmatchable forest and lake scenery.