Handbook of Forest Terminologies Volume 1

Forest Terminologies

Handbook of Forest Terminologies Volume 1

Author/Editor :	A. Balasubramanian, C.N. Hari Prasath, Dr. M. Sivaprakash, V. Manimaran, G. Swathiga
Volume :	1 + 2
Pages :	302
Specialty :	Agronomy and Crop Science
Book Type :	Reference

The systematic and scientific basis of Forest management was started during 1800s both for management of natural forests and for creation and management of planted and plantation forestry in India. Across the globe, scientific forest management practices has gained momentum as forest resources were treated as a production forestry which eventually turned into protection forestry in the climate change scenario. The inculcation of scientific forest principles has helped to manage forest effectively both for production and protection role for favouring human sustenance. Many of the scientific principles were termed into different forest terminologies for easy understanding across the globe. The most commonly used forest terminologies were developed by Society of American Foresters (SAF), British Commonwealth Forest Terminology (BCFT) and Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has created an array of technical terminologies, which is acting as the common code of following scientific principles across the globe.

In the current book “Handbook of Forest Terminologies” comprises of scientific terminologies which are being commonly developed by various organisations like BCFT, SAF, FAO, etc. These book helps to bring all terminologies in one platform both for common understanding and easy reference as well. The volume I covers the areas of Agroforestry, Forest Management, Forest Mensuration, Forest Protection, Forest Utilization, Silvicultural systems, Silviculture, Tree breeding and Wood technology.

While developing these terminologies meticulous efforts were made to include the components of forestry subjects which are recommended by ICAR 5th Dean’s committee on forestry syllabus and ICFRE recommendations on forestry syllabus. No doubt this book is highly useful for B.Sc (Hons.) Forestry and M.Sc (Forestry) and Ph.D (Forestry) students and also the practising foresters and forest officials. Besides the quantum of subject covered in this book will be definitely helpful for aspirants in State and National level competitive examinations. Good efforts were made to incorporate all corner of forestry science and its related subjects such that this book is acting as a ready reference for forest terminologies. We strongly believe that this book is highly useful for foresters persuading forest academics, professional foresters and also aspirants of competitive examinations.

About the Book xi
Acknowledgement xiii
Foreword xv

Volume-I
Chapter 1: Agroforestry   1
Chapter 2: Forest Management   13
Chapter 3: Forest Mensuration 38
Chapter 4: Forest Protection 59
Chapter 5: Forest Utilisation 108
Chapter 6: Silvicultural Systems 132
Chapter 7: Silviculture 139
Chapter 8: Wildlife 175
Chapter 9: Wood Technology 222

Volume-II
Chapter 1: Biofuel 285
Chapter 2: Forest Ecology, Environment and Climate Change 300
Chapter 3: Forest Economics 359
Chapter 4: Forest Engineering 387
Chapter 5: Forest Soil 405
Chapter 6: Forest Surveying 428
Chapter 7: Tree Breeding 448

Dr. A. Balasubramanian is presently working as Professor and Head, Department of Silviculture and NRM, Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam. He worked in the same institute at different capacities for past 25 years. Completed 28 Research projects by obtaining a Research grants to the tune of 18 crores by External funded project through competitive mode. Guided over 20 students in M.Sc (Forestry) and Ph.D (Forestry) research. Handled over 150 courses in forestry for the Under graduate and Post graduate students. Rich Research experience in Silviculture and Tree improvement and released two technologies related to forestry. Visited over 15 countries and got special training on Carbon sequestration and Forest Biodiversity Assessment and Conservation. Obtained 10 awards both nationally and internationally and published over 150 research articles including 5 books. The recent research development on precision silviculture is receiving great acceptance among farmers and other state holders. He is an ITTO fellow (International Tropical Timber Organization, Japan).

Dr. C.N. Hari Prasath is presently working as Senior Research Fellow in Department of Silviculture & NRM, Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam. His field of specialization includes Carbon Sequestration, Natural Gums, Forest Biodiversity Assessment, Commercial Tree Farming and Yield Estimation. He has published over 50 international and national research papers including 3 books. He worked as a Junior Research Fellow in Department of Science and Technology (DST), GoI funded scheme on Afforestation and Carbon Sequestration. He is honored with several prestigious awards for his contribution in the field of forestry.

Dr. M. Sivaprakash is presently working as Assistant Professor (Forestry), Department of Silviculture and NRM, Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam. He has 12 years of teaching, research and extension experience. He has handled six research projects funded by various agencies. He has handled more than 65 courses for students in undergraduate and postgraduate level. He has guided 1 student for their M.Sc. (Forestry) programme. To his credit, he has published 1 book and more than 30 research papers in international journals, national journals, international conference, national conference, seminars and symposiums.

Mr. V. Manimaran is a doctoral student from Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam. He is specialized in Silviculture and Forest Entomology. Presently, he is working as a Student Senior Research Fellow in ICAR- Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums funded scheme on “Harvesting, Processing and Value addition of Natural Resins and Gums” with his research work on “Silvicultural options for intensive management of Tamarindus indica for gum utility”.

Dr. G. Swathiga is presently working as Senior Research Fellow in PPV & FRA funded project on DUS centre for Neem and Karanj, Department of Silviculture and NRM, Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam. Her field of specialization is Ericulture and Molecular characterization of silkworm. She has published 10 research articles in national and international journals in the field of Nonmulberry sericulture.

Subject Category : Agricultural and Biological Sciences