Publisher's Synopsis
This text has been produced for prospective graduate and postgraduate forestry students who are preparing for various state and national level exams, including ICAR-JRF, SRF, ARS, NET, RO, ACF, and IFS prelims. The book covers all of the fundamental subjects in forestry, as well as some less commonly explored topics such as Rangeland Management, Forest Engineering, Forest Economics, Forest Tree Seed Technology, Statistics, Tree Physiology, Forest Soils, Forest Protection, and General Agriculture. The authors have made a deliberate effort to cover all of the important topics from an examination standpoint. The primary objective of this book is to provide students with all of the essential information related to forestry that is typically asked in various competitive examinations. The authors have presented all of the key facts and figures in a concise manner to facilitate easy understanding and learning. Given the critical need for knowledge in forestry for competitive exams, this book has been written to encourage and enhance the competitive skills of graduate and postgraduate students, particularly those seeking admission to ICAR or ICFRE institutes in forestry and related disciplines.