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a solidly produced book...clearly an outcome of a great deal of work and experience...much of interest in the book that could give food for thought in other countries ...records much wisdom drawn from experience ...a reference source for experienced foresters" (P J Wood in The International Forestry Review, Oxford, [1(3),1999, p. 199]) "The book deserves to be a standard text for many
years to come in any situation dealing with afforestation, including
urban forestry. Forestry and Parks Departments everywhere would also
greatly benefit from the section on management and organisational
techniques. If increased international funding is forthcoming for tree
planting to combat global warming then this manual will be even more
essential and its author, P R Siyag will have rendered humanity a great
service." (Richard Webb in Arboricultural
Journal, Oxford, Vol 25 No. 1 April 2001. p.93-94)
"Each theme is dealt with at every level of detail. The book is very well written and easy to follow. I would recommend The Afforestation Manual as a reference for personal use by the practitioner of afforestation and reforestation of dry or semiarid regions of the world. (Dr Florencia Montagnini, Professor, Yale University, in Journal of Sustainable Forestry 17(4): 100-101)
"The Afforestation Manual: Technology & Management is probably
the only one of its kind among Indian publications as it combines both
forest technology and management in one publication. The book is useful
for both non-specialists and specialists working with voluntary
organisations, government departments as well as consultants." Although the manual does not
include similar work in other tropical areas of the world, it could be
useful in areas with similar droughty environments. ... The manual is
the result of nine years of experience by the author. Unlike some texts
that concentrate on mainly the biology, this publication covers both
technical and managerial aspects of afforestation.
(David South, Professor, Auburn University, in New Forests 25: 161–162, 2003.)
(K C Chacko in The
Evergreen, Kerala Forestry Research Institute, [No. 42, March
1999, p12])
"A lucid running account of
the technology of afforestation and tree planting. The book has been
conceived, designed, and written by a highly qualified author having
nine years' practical experience in afforestation. The
multidisciplinary background of the author... has led to a systems
approach that is at once unique and invigorating"
(Desertification
Control Bulletin, UNEP, Nairobi [Number 35, 1999, p.80])
" It provides a wide range
of structured information and a number of model designs which can be
gainfully put to use by the field supervisors and field managers. 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, an environmental activist or a member of
a community service organisation."
(Bois et Forests des Tropiques, Montpellier, Cedex France [No. 262, 4/1999, p. 79]) The book is comprehensive
not only detailing the practices but covering the gamut of
organisational-institutional-managerial frameworks necessary to
undertake afforestation programs...the volume contains a mine of
information...the emphasis the author places on public participation
resonates with much that is applicable to the present public
involvement at the forest level in Canada...The author writes clearly
and effectively and reflects a shift from an isolationist or elitist
approach to a more participatory one.
(Dr V J Nordin in The Forestry Chronicle, Canadian Institute of Forestry, [May-June/2000]) Although the content
originates from India, this book has a considerable amount of
information needed for anyone who is endeavouring to establish an
afforestation project within an arid or semi-arid region... The
inclusion of CPM, MIS and quality control is valuable.... The vast
amount of technical detail will definitely be of value to operational
planners.
(J H Louw in South African Forestry Journal, Number 185 July 1999, p.72) This path breaking work is a
manual of practice for execution of afforestation and tree planting
programmes in arid and semiarid tropics...The manual is a boon to the
field level supervisors... the planners and policy makers... students
and teachers of forestry... social workers and charity organisations
interested in the global task of greening the planet.
(Journal of Indian Association for Environmental Management, NEERIE, Nagpur, India Volume 26 No. 2 p.138]) "the book effectively addresses all the
pertinent issues of afforestation, thereby bridging the gap, both
between theory and practice, and the technological and managerial
issues of afforestation. It can also be used as a basic text for
afforestation, on account of the detailed elucidation given for each of
the topics covered."
(Green Business Opportunities, Confederation of Indian Industries, New Delhi, India, No.7/4, p.30) One of the continual
struggles working for the Peace Corps Forestry Extension Program was
the lackof reference material available. After jumping hurdles
of language barriers, chauvinism, inexperience and cultural ignorance,
a volunteer still had difficulty advising farmers on establishing and
caring for tree plantations. ....PR Siyag has taken on the noble and
necessary task of presenting both technical aspects of an afforestation
project. e.g. dealing with sloping ground, nursery
establishment, fencing, irrigation,etc, and the managerial structure,
e.g. organizational framework, quality control, people’s
participation...
(Joel Benson in IN
PRACTICE: The Journal of Holistic Management, Albuquerque, NM
87102)
(G K Prasad, Principal
Chief Conservator of Forests, Manipur, India)
"This idea in itself is so precious, in fact priceless. So also certainly is the entire conceptualisation of this project…first of its kind. It is wide ranging, almost all-inclusive, and so very systematically arranged in an impressive order." (Gopal Bhardwaj, Professor,
JNV University, Jodhpur)
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