Agroforestry Theory and Practices

A.J. Raj · S.B. Lal

ian. 2014 · Scientific Publishers

Despre această carte electronică

 This textbook is one of the finest books on agroforestry that offers a global review of the approaches, tools and technologies, research innovations and real-world practices in agroforestry. The book offers a comprehensive guide to basic principles, techniques and applications, integrative strategies, economic and environmental concerns, and future trends in agroforestry in different regions of the world. It will help all scientists, students, professors, farmers, foresters, decision-makers, and politicians who wish to build a safe land use system for food, energy and better environment for future generations. This textbook will enormously benefit the students for their preparation of competitive exams like UPSC-Civil Services, UPSC-Indian Forest Service, ICAR-ARS Scientist/NET Exam, ICFRE Forestry Scientist Exam, State Public Service Commission Exams and University Entrance Exam for admission to M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes.

Despre autor

A.J. Raj

Dr. Antony Joseph Raj has good teaching and research experience and presently working as Associate Professor (Forestry) in Department of Land Resources Management and Environmental Protection of Mekelle University, Ethiopia. Earlier he was working as Associate Dean of College of Forestry & Environment of Allahabad Agricultural Institute-Deemed University, Allahabad. He possesses B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Forestry and has published many research papers in international and national journals. He has guided many B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. students for research works and project works in the field of Forestry, Environmental Science and Natural Resources in both India and Ethiopia. Dr. Antony has received many prestigious awards: Young Scientist Award, Bharat Jyoti Award and Best Research Paper Presentation Award in University of Tehran, Iran. He has visited Iran, New Zealand, Malaysia, Ethiopia and Germany for training, job and presenting research papers in International Conferences.

S.B. Lal

Prof.S.B.Lal is the Pro-Vice Chancellor and Dean, College of Forestry and Environment of SHIATS-Deemed University (Formerly Allahabad Agricultural Institute), Allahabad. He has excellent professional experience in forestry and agroforestry. He has been holding many prestigious posts and served the University in several capabilities. He has obtained many awards & distinctions and published several publications including books, reports, book chapters, research papers, etc. He has successfully implemented many Government of India projects funded by Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Science and Technology and also many Uttar Pradesh State Government Projects. He has travelled several countries for presenting guest lectures, research papers and for training purposes. He has guided numerous Ph.D. and M.Sc. students for their research work.