Synopsis From the very early times forests have played a crucial role in the survival of human beings providing them with the very basics of life. More than a thousand varieties of trees occur naturally in India and are treasured for their economic and cultural significance. This Atlas covers close to 150 trees and portrays their botanical details through more than 400 colour photographs. The text includes information on many aspects of trees such as the taxonomic families, chromosome number, etymology, their native place and geographical distribution, mythological notes, religious significance, references in folklore, a detailed botanical description, preferred soil types, propagation and their economic importance. A brief account of closely related species is also given to make the Atlas user-friendly. Local Indian names have been provided wherever available. A separate comprehensive index both for English common and botanical names is given at the end together with selected reading material