able of Contents 1. Benefits of Trees, 2. History of Community Forestry in India, 3. Community Forestry: Present Scenario, 4. Community Forestry and Indian Rural Economy, 5. Forest Resources, Deforestation, Degradation and Management, 6. Community Forestry in the South Asia Sub-Region, 7. The Status of Forestry: Research, Education and Training in India, 8. Extension Education for Community Forestry, 9. Selection and Planting of Suitable Tree Species for Community Forestry, 10. Nursery Procedure, 11. References