Download or read book Forests and Ecological History of Assam written by Arupjyoti Saikia and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 723 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.