The Afforestation Manual: Technology and Management is a comprehensive manual of practice for execution of afforestation and tree planting programmes in arid and semi-arid tropics. It includes a compact running account of the technology of afforestation and the relevant principles and practices in management of afforestation projects. It provides a wide range of structured information and a number of model designs which can be gainfully put to use by the field level supervisors as also by the managers concerned with planning and control of such projects. Written by a practising specialist, the book is invaluable for anyone concerned with the practice of afforestation and tree planting, be he a tree hobbyist or a school teacher, a professional forester or a senior policy maker in government, an industrialist or a philanthropist, an environmental activist or a member of a community service organisation.

About the Author

P R Siyag received his education in civil engineering, computer science, and forestry. He has several years of experience in implementing afforestation programmes in the Indian state of Rajasthan where he has served as a member of the Indian Forest Service.

Publication Data

Title: The Afforestation Manual: Technology and Management
Author: P R Siyag, Indian Forest Service
Publication Year: 1998 (Dec)
Publisher:  TreeCraft Communications, Jaipur, INDIA
ISBN: 81-901032-0-2 (hardcover)
Pages: 632 (xlvi + 586) size 15 x 23 CMS
Illustrations: 45 figures, 65 forms, 32 photographs (colour)
Tables: 85 tables
Index: Included
Price: Print Edition: US$210.00
Ebook Edition: US$ 19.95

Ordering Information:

Can be purchased online here.
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TreeCraft Communications
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Jaipur 302 021  . INDIA

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