Oaks are an important group of trees with more than 35 species occurring in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal and Bhutan. This book deals with the various oaks and associated species found in these countries. The growth habit, taxonomy, nomenclature, distribution, habitat, forest types, local occurrence, phenology, silvicultural characters, natural reproduction, afforestation management and silvicultural systems, protection growth, yield and utilisation have been dealt with. A bibliography and index of vernacular, English and botanical names are given at the end.
