Synopsis This book summarizes the present base of knowledge and techniques for the restoration of degraded land ecosystems, such as forest, rangeland, watershed, river corridor, mine spoil, community land etc. Information is also provided on the role of biotechnology revegetation of degraded land, and that of biofertilizers and microbial management in restoration of soil fertility. Restoration of biological diversity is also discussed. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field. The book will be useful to postgraduate students in ecology and environmental science, resource managers, researchers, decision makers and all those associated with ecosystem restoration.