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Chronicles of the Doon Valley
An Environmental Expose
P.K. Thadhani


About the book...

The Doon valley, bounded by the Yamuna and Ganga rivers, forms a watershed of the Garhwal Himalaya. The history of its environmental decline begins with early raiders who plundered its forests. The subsequent Gorkha invasion, followed by colonial policies and modern-day hydel projects have all had a negative impact on the carrying capacity of the valley. This is analysed in terms of deforestation, floods, drop in water tables, earthquakes, landslides, soil erosion, poverty and imbalanced population patterns, including the nomadic Gujjars of Rajaji National Park.

The post-Independence assault on the valley's mineral wealth by the limestone quarry industry coincided with the growing credibility of the idea of sustainable development in the context of continuing government apathy, lack of proper planning, outmoded laws, and a dearth of communication typified by nearby Jaunsar-Bawar tribal tracts. Following the historic Supreme Court judgment in the Doon Valley Limestone Case which closed down a major industry on environmental grounds for the first time anywhere, there are hopes that, with the appreciation of this valley as a gateway to the Garhwal hinterland, sustainable development activities including tourism and environmental conservation will be accelerated.

These chronicles of the Doon valley highlight the little known contribution of Sir George Everest to the region, after whom is named the highest mountain in the world, and tell a tale of subsequent environmental degradation. They contain a first hand report of how enlightened leaders joined hands with the efforts of the people in Parliament and the Supreme Court to save their valley from ecological disaster.

The book will be an eye-opener for environmentalists, foresters, planners, and laymen. The lessons drawn are of universal significance.


 

Forest Management in Kumaon Himalaya
Struggle of the Marginalised People
Ajay S. Rawat 
ISBN : 8173871019 About the Book
Year / Edition : 1999 / First Table of Contents
Pages : 291 About the Author
Size / Format : 8.5" X 5.5" / Hardcover 
Price : Rs. 500
About the book...
This study is a pioneering work on the history and growth of forestry and its impact on the marginalized population. It discusses the environmentalism of the poor and their assertion to manage and use their resource base. The book is of contemporary concern and deals with an area which is extremely important from the ecological poit of view. It is targeted at a broad audience and speaks of forestry and its impact on the marginalized population like tribals, the forest dwellers and the rural women. The author has highlighted issues like integrated watershed management, the importance of micro-watersheds as being the smallest unit of development as well as innovations in forestry and the role of non-governmental organizations in the forestry sector. The author has also discussed the strategies for prioritization of biodiversity conservation and made a thorough probe into complex issues like human ecology, community and social forestry, the history of deforestation and illicit timber trade and forest fires, the root causes of deforestation. He has not only discussed and made a delve into the problems but has also suggested remedial measures.

 Table of contents...
Foreword
Preface
1. Kumaon Himalaya: An Introduction
2. History and Growth of Forestry in Kumaon Himalaya (1815-1947)
3. Illicit Timber Trade in Sub-Himalayan Kumaon
4. Deforestation and its Impact on the Forest Dwellers of Sub-Himalayan Tarai
5. Deforestation in the Lesser Himalaya and its Impact on Peasant Women and Van Rajis
6. Community Forestry and Van Panchayats in Kumaon Hills
7. Biodiversity Conservation in Kumaon Himalaya: A People’s View Point
8. Watershed Management in Kumaon Himalaya
9. Social Forestry in Sub-Himalayan Tarai
10. Forest Fires in Kumaon: People’s Perception
11. Innovations in Forestry: The CHEA Project
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