Forestry is the art, science and business of managing forests to achieve a desire set of goals that range from timber production to ecosystem services or we can say that it is the profession embracing the science, art and practice of creating, managing, using and conserving forests and associated resources for human benefit and in a sustainable manner to meet desired goals, needs and values. This book presents a broad overview of the profession of forestry. The book details several key fields within forestry including agroforestry, silviculture, forest mensuration, forest management, policy and law & forest statistics. Chapters presented in the book specifically deals with the forest product utilization, its protection, biotechnology, forest ecology, biodiversity, environment and engineering. Also, the chapters discuss about the physiology of tree, tree-seed biotechnology, wildlife management and harvest, processing and disposal of forest produce. Unlike other introductory forestry texts, which focus mostly on the ecology of the forests rather than practical concepts forests, Key to Success in Forestry encompasses statistical, ecological and social aspects providing a uniquely balanced text. The objective of this book is to provide readers with a global and comprehensive overview of the exciting fields of study that centre on forest, with a hope that the brief introduction to forestry will enhance the enthusiasm to delve more deeply into these fascinating fields.

Manas Ranjan Nayak is a Scientist (Forestry) working in the Krishi  Vigyan  Kendra,  Koraput,  OUAT,  Bhubaneswar,  Odisha (India).  He  has  more  than  4  year  of  experience  in  research  and extension  in  the  field  of  forestry  and  agroforestry.  He received his B. Sc. (Forestry) and M. Sc. (Forestry) from Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, India  and  Ph.D Forestry  (Agroforestry)  at  Navsari  Agricultural  University, Gujurat.  He was the  recipient  of  Merit  Scholarship  during  M.Sc.,  University  Gold Medal from OUAT, Bhubaneswar, INSPIRE Fellowship, from DST, Govt. of India during course of study. He has received some professional’s award like KVK Scientist Award, Young Scientist  Award,  Young  Agroforestry  scientist  award-2020.  He  has qualified  ICAR-SRF,  ICAR-NET  examination  in  agroforestry.  He has  more  than 30 research papers published in various national and international journals and also published more than 40 popular articles on forestry, Agroforestry and environmental aspects. He was participated in several national and international conferences, seminars, workshop/training, summer school and presented oral and poster presentation in the thematic area of forestry, Agroforestry, Biodiversity and climate change with many best poster and oral awards of National and International level. He is also life member of 5 professional societies and also member of several committees of OUAT.

Laxmikanta Behera is an Assistant Professor (Silviculture) working  in  the  Department  of  Silviculture  and  Agroforestry, College  of  Forestry,  Navsari  Agricultural  University,  Navsari, Gujarat  (India).  He  has  more  than  9  years  of  experience  in teaching, guiding PG students and research in the field of Forestry. He  did  his  graduation  in  Forestry  from  Department  of  Forestry, College  of  Agriculture,  OUAT,  Bhubaneswar  whereas  Master degree in Forestry with specialization in Agroforestry and Ecology along with Ph.D. in Forestry with specialization in Agroforestry degree from Navsari Agricultural University, He has qualified  ICAR–NET examination in Forestry during 2009. He was awarded with Chancellor Gold Medal from NAU. Also received the ICAR Best Teacher award in the Forestry faculty of NAU during 2017 with many best poster and oral awards of National level Seminar/ Symposium.  He has more than 50 research papers published in various national and international reputed peer reviewed journals, with book and book chapters and also published numerous popular articles on Forestry aspects. He has organized training cum workshops for students as well as for farmers. He has developed more than 10 technologies for farmer as well as for scientific community. Handling more than 5 external funded research projects as a principal investigator and co-principal investigator. He is also in the editorial board and reviewer panel of journals.

1. Agroforestry, 2. Silviculture, 3. Forest Mensuration, 4. Forest Management, Policy and Law, 5. Forest Product Utilization, 6. Wood Science and Technology, 7. Forest Protection, 8. Tree Improvement, 9. Forest Biotechnology, 10. Tree Seed Technology, 11.  Forest Ecology, Biodiversity and Environment, 12. Forest Soil, 13. Tree Physiology, 14. Rangeland Management, 15. Remote Sensing, 16. Forest Engineering, 17. Forest Statistics, 18. Wildlife Management, 19. Forestry Extension,20. Notes