Synopsis The focus of this book is on holistic development through integrated approach. The people’s participation has been the key issue for any development in general and common property resources (CPRs) management have been reviewed and studied in the context of sustainable development. The major components of sustainable development are taken as ecological sustainability, economic sustainability and social sustainability. The techno-economic and ecological aspects of watershed management are dealt at length however the people’s participation has major area of scientific analysis under the social sustainability. This book is useful for the planners, funding agencies, academicians, NGO activists, environmentalists, students and development professionals working in the areas of integrated watrershed and joint forest management.