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Saikia, Arupjyoti, 1969-

Forests and ecological history of Assam [electronic resource] / Arupjyoti Saikia. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011. - 1 online resource (xviii, 723 p.)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

ISBN: 9780199081240 (ebook) : No price

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Forests and forestry--History.--India--Assam
Forest policy--History.--India--Assam
Forests and forestry--Economic aspects--History.--India--Assam
Forests and forestry--Social aspects--History.--India--Assam
Forest conservation--History.--India--Assam
Ecological disturbances--History.--India--Assam

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
India--History--British occupation, 1765-1947.

Dewey Class. No.: 333.750954162