Forests and Forestry of West Bengal

The book "Forests and Forestry of West Bengal" offers a comprehensive analysis of the forests and forestry in West Bengal. It addresses fundamental concepts such as the social distancing of trees, the significance of individual trees, and the green infrastructure shaped by various forest types like Pocket Forests, Community Forests, and social forestry. The author, Gautam Kumar Das, examines the impacts of natural events, particularly cyclones, on tree canopies and presents innovative reforestation models such as tree islands and rescue forest strategies. Through statistical analyses and the determination of physicochemical parameters of forest soil, the current state of forests in the various districts of West Bengal is documented. Special attention is given to the forest areas in Jungle Mahal, which are of great interest to environmentalists and tree enthusiasts. The book is a valuable resource for anyone engaged with forestry and the ecological challenges in this region.