Synopsis Affluence of natural resources is the mark of material prosperity of a nation. Natural resources include forests, mineral wealth, fauna and flora, rivers and water etc. of this forest resources count much for natural ecology and environment. Natural resources development; Biological diversity and agriculture; Agro forestry's potential for meeting wood requirements; government plans and programmes; Environmental concerns etc. lie topics are given coverage in this book. Derived from reliable sources and based on authentic facts and data, this will prove a dependable reference work.