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Nature lovers are also book lovers. Strange, but true!! Check this page often as we add more and more rare to find publications from around the world.

 

Write to us at books@envindia.com if you would like your publications to be included in this books bazaar.

 

Kalpavriksh Publications

 

ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS

Treasured Islands: An Environmental Handbook for Teachers in the

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Sunita Rao

(1996; Revised edition 1999; Hindi version 2000). A comprehensive workbook of information and activities, specific to the islands, but applicable to other coastal areas also. Fully illustrated.  pp. 94, Rs. 120.

 

Treasured Islands: Glimpses of the

Environment of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Poster. Rs. 30.

 

DELHI'S ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

The Delhi Ridge Forest: Decline and

Conservation

(1991; Hindi version 1997).

A detailed profile of one of the world's largest city forests. Includes threats to and conservation of its flora and fauna.

(In English and Hindi). pp. 55, Rs. 20.

 

Small and Beautiful: Sultanpur National Park (1996).

An illustrated booklet on the habitat and avifauna of this wetland in Haryana, with an outline of management  issues and comprehensive flora-fauna  listings.  

pp. 80, Rs.30.

 

What's that Bird ? (1991)

A guide to birdwatching, with special reference to Delhi. pp. 93, Rs.30.

The Little Green Book (1995)

Rajesh Rahul and Sunita Rao

 

A directory of environmental opportunities with special reference to Delhi. pp. 89, Rs.30.

 

Saving Delhi's Green Areas (1994)

Geetanjali Singhal

A citizen's action guide pp.100, Rs. 30.

 

Butterflies of Delhi

Peter Smetacek

An Illustrated Guide (in press).

 

NARMADA

The Environmental Impacts of the Sardar Sarovar Project (1994).

Ashish Kothari and Rahul Ram

Detailed analysis of the environmental implications of this project on the Narmada river. pp. 50, Rs. 25.

 

COMMUNITY BASED  CONSERVATION

 

Where Communities Care:

Community Wildlife  and Ecosystem

Management in South Asia (2000).

Ashish Kothari, Neema Pathak, Farhad Vania

 

A detailed assessment of community-based biodiversity conservation in the region, based on extensive fieldwork, interviews, and secondary literature. Co-published with International Institute of Environment and Development (IIED), London. pp. 222, Rs. 100 (only in South Asia); US $ 12.

 

Sharing the Benefits of Biodiversity: The Kani-TGBRI Deal in Kerala, India(2000)

R.V. Anuradha

 

Community based conservation in South Asia: Case Study No.1. (First in a series of 6 case studies on specific sites in India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, and 3 thematic papers related to this theme)  Co-published with IIED. pp 43, Rs. 40.

US $5

 

Pelicans and People: The Two- Tier Village of Kokkare Bellur, Karnataka, India (2000)

K. Manu and Sara Jolly

Community Based Conservation in South Asia: Case Study No.4. Co-published with IIED. pp 33, Rs. 40. US $5

 

Coastal Conservation through Enterprise: A Case Study of Rekawa Lagoon. Sri Lanka (2000)

S.U.K Ekaratne, S.S Jinendradasa,

M.D. Abeysisrigunawardana and J. Davenport.

Case Study No. 5. Co-published with IIED. pp 60, Rs. 60. US $6

 

Source Book on Community-Based Conservation in South Asia(2000): People, Policies and Publications

Community Based Conservation in South Asia: No. 10. Co-published with IIED.

pp 130,  Rs. 75. US $ 5

 

BIODIVERSITY AND WILDLIFE

 

Workshop on Biodiversity

Conservation and Intellectual Property Rights: Statement and Recommendations (1999).

Recommendations from this workshop, held in January 29-31, 1999. Co-published with RIS and IUCN.

pp. 16; Rs. 20

 

Underlying Causes of Deforestation and Forest Degradation: Case studies from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Uttara Kannada (Karnataka) and Gadchiroli (Maharashtra).

(forthcoming)

 

Protected Areas in India: A Profile.

Roshni Kutty and Ashish Kothari

State-wise data on protected areas, major contact addresses, reference material, and key issues.

(forthcoming)

 

Joint Protected Area Management  

A Simple Guide.

Tejaswini Apte and Ashish Kothari

pp.48; Rs. 25; US $3

 

The Indian Wild Life (Protection) Act:

A Simple Guide

Sanjay Upadhyay and Ashish Kothari

(forthcoming)

 

PUNE

 

Birds of Pune: An Illustrated Guide

A. Khemka et.al  (forthcoming)

 

Pune Green Guide: A Directory of Environmental Opportunities  

Bjorn Rahm et.al.

(forthcoming)

 

Special discounts for booksellers and institutions. Please  send in your orders along with full payment by cheque/M.O/DD. For outstation cheques, add Rs. 12. Postage and handling extra.

 

RELATED PUBLICATIONS

Kothari, A., Singh, N., Suri, S. 1996. People and Protected Areas - Towards participatory conservation in India. Sage Publications, New Delhi.

pp. 276, Rs. 195.

 

Kothari, A. 1997. Understanding Biodiversity - Life, Sustainability and Equity. Tracts for the Times / 11. Orient Longman, New Delhi. pp.161, Rs. 75.

 

Kothari, A., Vania, F., Das, P., Christopher, K., Jha, S. 1997. Building Bridges for

Conservation. Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi. pp. 356, Rs. 100 (paperback) Rs. 200 (hardback).

 

Kothari, A., Anuradha, R.V., Pathak, N., Taneja, B. 1998. Communities and Conservation - Natural Resource Management in South and Central Asia. Sage Publications, New Delhi.

pp. 505, Rs. 325.

 

For orders:

Manju Menon, Kalpavriksh, Apt. 5, Shree Dutta Krupa, 908 Deccan Gymkhana, Pune 411 004.  

Tel. and fax: 91-20-5654239.

Email: kvriksh@vsnl.com

 

Pradeep Malhotra ,B-25, Defence Colony

New Delhi: 110024

Tel: 91-11-4624197

Email: harmony1@vsnl.com

 

Vasundhara Publications

 

1 Case studies of Devolution of Forest Management -Creating spaces for Community Action for Forest Management 2000 Rs. 250.00

 

2  Report on Kendu Leaves Collection, Trade and the Rights of Pluckers 2000 Rs. 70.00

 

3 Broad Based Consultation for Pro-People Forest Policy 1999 Rs. 80.00

 

4 Learning from Self Initiated Management Organisations in India : A Non Protecting Case, Udaygiri village, Khurda district 1999 Rs. 30. 00

 

5 Learning from Self Initiated Management Organisations in India : A Non-Protecting Case Silipunji , Sundargarh district 1999 Rs. 37. 00

 

6  Learning from Self Initiated Management Organisations in India : Protecting Case -  Belpada Village, Nayagrah district 1999 Rs. 50. 00

 

7 Learning from Self Initiated Management Organisations in India : Protecting Case - Samantsinharpur Village, Nayagarh district 1999 Rs. 65. 00

 

8 Learning from Self Initiated Management Organisations in India : Protecting Case - Paiksahi village, Orissa 1999 Rs. 56. 00

 

9 A Case of Joint Forest Protection:  Gariamal, Aamghat, Thupaberana 1999 Rs. 40.00

 

10 A Case of Community Forest Protection : Jarmal 1999 Rs. 39.00

 

11 A Case Of Community Forest Protection : Phuljhar 1999 Rs. 40.00

 

12 Adaptive Community Forest Management: A Case of Dhani Panch Mouja Jungle Surakhya Samiti 1999 Rs.  65.00

 

13 Comparative analysis of NTFP Policies of Neighbouring States Rs.125.00

 

14 Traditional Institutions in Bolangir district 1998 Rs. 70.00

 

15 Conserving Biodiversity: A decade of experience of Dhani Pancha Mouja people 1998 Rs.120.00

 

16 NTF`P and Rural livelihood with special focus on existing policy and market constraints - A Study in Bolangir and Nuapada District 1998 Rs.140.00

 

17 Documenting Peoples' Knowledge and Prioritisation for Bio-diversity Conservation: Bhitarkanika Wildlife Santuary 1998 Rs. 93. 00

 

18 Documenting Peoples' Knowledge and-- Prioritisation for Bio-diversity Conservation: Chandka - Dompara Wildlife Santuary 1998 Rs. 81. 00

 

19 Case Studies On The Status, Dynamics And Management Of Fresh Water Resources In Orissa(with specific reference to the Kendrapada district) 1997 Rs. 225

 

20  Training Foresters for Joint Forest Management: Feedback and learning from training programmes 1996 Rs.120.00

 

21 Ecological, Institutional and Economic assessment of Community Forest Management. Case Study: Gadabanikilo Village, Nayagrah district, Orissa 1996 Rs.55.00

 

We publish a quarterly Oriya Newsletter -Banabarata, which focusses on community initiative in forest management, Policy Analysis and Space available for community action.

We are also working towards the publication of an English Newsletter, the first issue will come out in the month of January 2001.

 

VASUNDHARA

14-E Gajapati Nagar

P.O. Sainik School

Bhubaneswar - 751005, Orissa, India.

Phone: 91-674-300190 / 300235

Fax: 91-674- 509237 / 519237

Email: vasundharanr@satyam.net.in

 

 

 

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