P.R.

Siyag

Afforestation, Reforestation and Forest Restoration in Arid and

Semi-arid Tropics:
A Manual of Technology & Management

2014, XVII, 299 p. 51 illus., 13 illus. in color.

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Based on field-tested methods and practices and incorporates wealth

of detailed empirical information and data
Coveringboth the design/technology aspects and the project
management aspects of developing and implementing afforestation/
reforestation projects and programmes
It is applicable to afforestation, reforestation, forest restoration,
and tree planting projects/activities in awide range of situations,
including in urban context
It will find place on the desk of the policy planner as well in
the rucksack of the field worker and supervisor involved in
implementation of afforestation / reforestation programmes
It can be an invaluable productivity enhancement tool by virtue of
its instant designs, models, drawings and other data It will improve
the quality of work done by workers and managers alike, and enable
them to systematize and learn from their past experience
This groundbreaking work offers a practical manual for implementing afforestation and
reforestation programs in the arid and semi-arid tropics. The comprehensive text covers
both the technical and managerial aspects of afforestation and reforestation, and includes
model engineering and organizational designs.

The book is intended for professionals engaged in planning, monitoring, and coordinating
afforestation and reforestation programs, as well as for field supervisors responsible for
implementing those programs. It will also serve as a valuable reference guide for planners
and policymakers in governments and donor agencies concerned with natural resource
management, watershed development, and community development. Students and
teachers of forestry at universities, colleges, and professional training institutions will also
find it a valuable resource.

The book offers extensive content on the technology of afforestation and reforestation.
It presents structured information in the form of charts, tables, figures, photographs, and
model engineering designs that can be applied directly in planning new programs as well
as monitoring the tasks and activities involved in carrying them out. It can be used as a
field manual, a productivity enhancement tool, and a quality assurance tool for workers
and managers alike.

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