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About The Book: Report Upon the Forests of the Punjab and the Western Himalaya by Hugh Cleghorn, published in 1864, is a pioneering document in the study of forestry in India. Cleghorn, a British civil servant, extensively surveyed the forests in the Punjab and Western Himalaya regions. The report discusses various forest types, their ecological importance, and the potential for sustainable management. It emphasizes the need for forest conservation, proper resource utilization, and the establishment of systematic forest policies. Cleghorn’s work laid the groundwork for the development of forestry in India and informed future conservation efforts. About The Author: Hugh Cleghorn (1820–1895) was a pioneering Scottish botanist and forester, known as the "father of scientific forestry" in India. Serving as the first Conservator of Forests in Madras, he advocated for systematic forest management to combat deforestation, which was impacting climate and resources, particularly in the face of growing railway demands. Cleghorn contributed to the Indian Forest Act and introduced policies to conserve forests. He later advised the Indian government, helped establish forestry education in Scotland, and is remembered for his botanical collections and scholarly contributions. The Title 'Report Upon the Forests of the Punjab and the Western Himalaya written/authored/edited by Hugh Cleghorn', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369207633 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 297 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms.