Forests and Forestry in Sri Lanka: An Historical Perspective

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V. R. Nanayakkara

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/9781848595866-en

Synopsis

This report traces the history of forest management in Sri Lanka from the pre-colonial period to the present. The economic and social importance of the forest estate is discussed, together with chapters on forest research, conservation and plantations. The problems of conserving natural forest in a country of approximately 18 million people who largely depend on agriculture are fully discussed.

Chapters

Summary

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An Introduction to Sri Lanka and its Forests

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Historical Development of Forest Management

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The Environmental Importance of Sri Lanka's Forests

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The Social Importance of Sri Lanka's Forests

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The Economic Importance of Sri Lanka's Forests

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Forest Plantations

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Natural Forest Management and Conservation

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Forest Research

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Forestry and Land-Use Planning

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Concluding Remarks

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References

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Published

1 January 1996

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Agriculture

Copyright (c) 1996 Commonwealth Secretariat

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