An illustrated edition of the all time classic by India's well-known botanist, Upendranath Kanjilal, titled ‘Forest Flora of Dehradun’ was released today at the Rajpur Nature Festival by state forest minister Dinesh Aggarwal.
The minister lauded the efforts of India's green publisher and pride of the valley, Natraj Publishers in bringing out a user-friendly, time-tested manual for the current and future generations of naturalists. He expressed the hope that both the forester and the general readers would take full advantage of the availability of the book again after so long. lucidly written, based on extensive touring of the area, this charming treatise is still the most useful manual for recognising and enjoying the natural flora of this region.
It’s the perfect field guide for the avid traveler and a bedside book for all those who go or a walk and enjoy spotting trees and plants in their neighborhood. Renowned botanist, filmmaker and photographer Pradip Krishen, in his “Foreword” to the book, said “It is an astonishing achievement that this little book has endured so long, serving as an indispensable companion to generations of foresters, botanists and amateur naturalists who have explored these forests."
This book carries some spectacular photographs by him too.
The festival shall remain open to the public till Monday, November 7.