The current third edition of the present work has been thoroughly revised and updated by the experienced author. All up to date amendments and recent case-law and references have been incorporated by the author, making it an authoritative and a very valuable work. The highlights of the book are:

1-Incorporation of all up to date amendments and recent case-law.

2-Detailed commentary with recent case-law on the provisions of the:

• Indian Forest Act 1927

• Forest (Conservation) Act 1980

• Cattle Trespass Act 1871

• Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972

• Wildlife (Protection) Rules 1995

• Recognition of Zoo Rules 1992

• Wildlife Specified Plants - Conditions for Possession by Licencee Rules 1995

• U.P. Private Forest Act, 1948 (English Version)

• U.P. Private Forest Rules, 1950 (English Version)

• U.P. Resin and Other Forest Produce (Regulation of Trade) Act 1976

• U.P. Fruit Nurseries (Regulation) Act 1976

• U.P. Fruit Nurseries (Regulation) Rules 1976

• U.P. Protection of Trees Act 1976

• U.P. Village Forests Joint Management Rules 1997

• U.P. Amendments to the Indian Forest Act, 1927

3-Addition of:

• National Zoo Policy, 1998

• The Indian Forest (Gujarat Amendment) Act, 1983 (as extended to the Union
  Territory of Dadar & Nagar Haveli)

Written in simple and lucid language the book will undoubtedly be a valuable guide to Forest Officers and all those concerned with Forestry and Wild Life Protection.