Forests and Forestry in SRI Lanka: An Historical Perspective

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.Nanayakkara, V. R is the author of 'Forests and Forestry in SRI Lanka: An Historical Perspective' with ISBN 9780850924886 and ISBN 085092488X.