Forest Degradation and Management

Forest Degradation and Management - An Indian Perspective provides an overview of the dynamics and challenges surrounding forest degradation in India. It reveals the harmful impacts of human activity on natural resources, ecosystems, and communities, and emphasizes the urgent need for sustainable forest management practices.

The book is divided into four parts, each offering a different perspective on forest degradation. Part I presents an overview of forest degradation in India, including a comparative analysis of assessment tools. Part II explores the ecological impacts of forest degradation on ecosystems. Part III is dedicated to societal aspects, examining the consequences of human activity such as cultivation, eco-tourism, resource utilization, and deforestation, while also analyzing the impact of forest degradation on forest-dependent communities. Part IV focuses on mitigation strategies, highlighting the role of protected areas, governance, policies, and participatory approaches.

This volume within the book series Forestry Sciences is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, policymakers, and conservationists seeking to tackle the complex challenges of forest degradation. It provides knowledge and practical insights to inform decision-making processes, guide sustainable forest management strategies, and promote responsible land use practices.

Comprehensive analysis of the impacts of forest degradation on Indian ecosystems, biodiversity, and society Presents tools and techniques for assessing and combating forest degradation Provides practical strategies for sustainable forest management

Auteur

Dr. Gopal Shukla currently working as Professor & Head in the Department of Forestry at North-Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus, Tura, Meghalaya, India. Before joining as Professor, he worked as faculty member in the Department of Forestry at Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya (UBKV), Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India. He has more than 14 years of experience in forestry teaching, research and extension. He has worked on different projects, including the National Agricultural Innovation Project, National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (ICAR) and as a SERB (DST) young scientist on the project entitled "carbon stock of different land uses of Terai Zone of West Bengal" at UBKV. His specialization is forest ecology and his research and development work is on agroforestry, medicinal plants, forest ecology and conservation. He has published more than 100 papers and articles in refereed journals, 30 book chapters, and eight books, attended various conferences, and handled three ad hoc/extramural project as PI and six as Co-PI, as well as organized two National Seminar as Organizing Secretary, one ten days training program as course coordinator and nine farmer's training/awareness program. Dr. Shukla has served as Member, Faculty Council, Faculty of Horticulture, UBKV, Cooch Behar, and Board of Studies (UG) Forestry, Bankura University, Bankura, West Bengal. He was one of the members for framing UG and PG forestry syllabus for Bankura University, Bankura, WB and Amity University, Amity, UP. Currently, he is a member of Academic Council North-Eastern Hill University and Research Advisory Committee member of Rain Forest Research Institute under Indian Council for Forestry Research and Education, India. Dr. Shukla also guided four doctoral and 11 master's students in forestry.

He received Scientist award in 2012, 2018 (SERB (DST)) and received best oral and poster presentation award in number of seminar/conferences. Dr. Shukla also delivered invited lectures in seminars/conference/ training programs and chaired technical sessions in conferences. He graduated from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra, followed by postgraduate and doctorate degrees obtained from Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya. The focus of his research and development work is on forest ecology, conservation and sustainable forest management.

Dr. Abha Manohar K is a dedicated forestry professional with a strong passion for research, education, and forest conservation. Her expertise lies in the areas of forest regeneration, medicinal plant cultivation, and the sustainable management of forest resources. She holds a Ph. D in Forestry from Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya (West Bengal, India), where her research focused on the development of propagation protocols for endangered medicinal plants. Also, she graduated from Kerala Agricultural University, followed by postgraduate degree obtained from SHUATS, Uttar Pradesh. Dr. Manohar K brings more than six years of experience in forestry teaching, research and extension. She has held positions as both a researcher and an Assistant Professor, where she has gained valuable skills in conducting research, managing projects, and teaching forestry courses. She has published more than 30 research articles in refereed journals, 15 book chapters, and two books. She is a recognized expert in the field of forest regeneration. Dr. Manohar K is a strong advocate for sustainable forest management practices. She is particularly interested in finding solutions to the problem of forest degradation, and her work focuses on developing methods f

Contenu

Part I. Forest Degradation: Assessment .- Chapter 1. Forest Degradation: Assessment.- Chapter 2. Degradation of Forests in India: Causes and Restoration Efforts.- Chapter 3. Drivers of Deforestation and Forest Degradation in India.- Chapter 4. Carbon Footprints of Indian Forest Degradation and Deforestation.- Chapter 5. Assessment of Forest Degradation: A Comparative Analysis of Modern and Classical Tools and its Implication for Management.- Part II. Forest Degradation: Impact on Ecosystems .- Chapter 6. Forest Degradation and Ecosystem Functioning.- Chapter 7. Forest Degradation: Loss of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.- Chapter 8. Soil Degradation and Forest Health.- Chapter 9. Forest Degradation through Invasive and Exotic Flora in India.- Chapter 10. Effects of Forest Degradation on Herpetofauna in the Western Ghats Biodiversity Hotspot, India.- Chapter 11. Impact of Forest Degradation on Forest Regeneration.- Chapter 12. Forest Degradation and its Impact on Soil Carbon.- Chapter 13. Forest Weeds: Ecosystem Health Issues and Management.- Part III. Forest Degradation: A Societal Perspective .- Chapter 14. Impact of Forest Degradation on Livelihood of Forest Dependent Communities.- Chapter 15. Forest Fires and Forest Degradations: Approaches on Mitigation.- Chapter 16. Sustainable Forest Resource Utilization to Address Forest Degradation, Deforestation, and Improve Socio-Ecological Resilience.- Chapter 17. A Scientific Overview of COVID-19's Influence on Forest Ecosystems and Communities.- Chapter 18. Effect of Eco-Tourism on Forest Degradation.- Chapter 19. Indian Population, Forest Degradation and its Management.- Chapter 20. Land Degradation and Soil Health Nexus in the Indian Himalayan Region.- Part IV. Managing Forest Degradation .- Chapter 21. Forest Degradation Its Impact and Conservation Efforts in India.- Chapter 22. Role of Protected Areas and Joint Forest Management in Managing Forest Degradation.- Chapter 23. Need for Implementation and Monitoring of Forest Governance, Laws and Policies in Managing Forest Degradation in India.- Chapter 24. Forest Rights and Common Property Resources: Strategic Paradigm Shift for Participatory Management for Forest Degradation.- Chapter 25. Deadwood Dynamics: Adaptive Ecology in Forest Landscapes.