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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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Main Author: Saikia, Arupjyoti, 1969-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011.
Subjects:
Forests and forestry > India > Assam > History.
Forest policy > India > Assam > History.
Forests and forestry > Economic aspects > India > Assam > History.
Forests and forestry > Social aspects > India > Assam > History.
Forest conservation > India > Assam > History.
Ecological disturbances > India > Assam > History.
India > History > British occupation, 1765-1947.
Politique forestière > Inde > Assam > Histoire.
Forêts > Aspect économique > Inde > Assam > Histoire.
Forêts > Aspect social > Inde > Assam > Histoire.
Forêts > Conservation > Inde > Assam > Histoire.
Perturbations écologiques > Inde > Assam > Histoire.
Inde > Histoire > 1765-1947 (Occupation britannique)
Ecological disturbances
Forest conservation
Forest policy
Forests and forestry
Forests and forestry > Economic aspects
Forests and forestry > Social aspects
India
India > Assam
Earth & Environmental Sciences.
Forestry.
1765-1947
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xviii, 723 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199081240
0199081247