Forest Biodiversity and Its Conservation Practices in India. 1999. illus.(col. photogr.). 1 col forest type map in the text. 337 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.

Chapter headings: Introduction to forest biodiversity in India/Geographical aspects/ Floristic diversity in India/ Plant biodiversityof different biogeographic zones of India/ Rare and threatened plants/Mangrove biodiversity in coastal forest ecosystem/ Biodiversityconservation of arid and semi-arid regions of India/ The implicationof managing biodiversity conservation in Indian forests/ In-situconservation of biodiversity in form of national parks, sanctuariesand biosphere reserves/ Ex- situ conservation: Botanical gardens/Ex - situ conservation of biodiversity through seeds/ Fungal diversityin Kumaun Himalaya - An approach for conservation/ International sourcesof seed for forestry research/ Index of botanical names.