India’s Forests: Revisiting Nature and History by Arupjyoti Saikia and Mahesh Rangarajan (eds.) offers a thoughtful exploration of India’s forests through the lens of environmental history. The book examines how ecology, colonial rule, and changing state policies shaped forest landscapes, while also tracing the lives and struggles of forest communities.
Readers interested in nature, history, and conservation will find a rich, layered account that connects human society with the natural world. With essays that revisit the past to better understand the present, this volume is ideal for anyone curious about India’s environmental legacy and the politics of forest use and protection.
