Handbook on Law of Forest Conservation: Legal Pathways for Conservation, Management and Forest Land Diversion

The Handbook on Law of Forest Conservation: Legal Pathways for Conservation, Management and Forest Land Diversion by Chandra Prakash Goyal (IFS, Retd.) is a comprehensive and authoritative exposition on India's forest conservation regime. It offers an in-depth exploration of the laws, policies, and judicial interpretations governing forest preservation, management, and land diversion. Written in a clear and structured manner, the book bridges the gap between policy and practice, making complex legal frameworks accessible to both professionals and scholars. This edition serves as a vital reference for understanding the evolving dynamics of forest governance in India.

Key Features:

• Provides a detailed analysis of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, related rules, notifications, and amendments.
• Examines judicial precedents and Supreme Court directions shaping India’s forest conservation jurisprudence.
• Explains procedural aspects of forest land diversion, clearance mechanisms, and compensatory afforestation requirements.
• Discusses institutional mechanisms and the role of central and state authorities in forest governance.
• Integrates policy insights from the author's rich administrative experience as former Director General of Forests, MoEF.
• Highlights contemporary conservation challenges, climate change implications, and sustainable management strategies.
• Serves as a one-stop legal and practical guide for forest officers, environmental lawyers, policy analysts, and researchers.
• Includes easy-to-understand interpretations for effective on-ground implementation of forest laws.

This book is an indispensable resource for forest officers, environmental lawyers, policy makers, academicians, researchers, and students specializing in environmental and forest law. It is equally valuable for judges, administrators, and NGOs engaged in forest governance and conservation projects.