Impact of JFM Works on the Bamboo Forests of Andhra Pradesh, India

The present book deals with the study on the impact of Joint Forest Management (JFM) works, mounding and decongestion operations, on the growth of the Bamboo in the forests of Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam and East Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh, India. The bamboo culms in the JFM plots are strait and healthy indicating the positive effect of mounding and decongestion operations in bamboo forests. Encouragement of JFM works found to increase the quality and economic value of bamboo.