Nature Conservation in the New Economy: People, Wildlife and the Law in India

In twenty-first century India, characterised by economic reforms and increased global demand for natural resources and Minerals, the environment, primary resources, diversity and wilderness have come under unprecedented stress. In this context, < em> nature conservation in the new economy presents studies of conservation efforts after economic liberalisation, and the institutional, legal, scientific, political and social constraints in meeting conservation goals. Delhi's forests; conservation of the chilgoza pine forests in the Western Himalayas and rainforest in the Jaintia hills, Meghalaya; and forest preservation in the Western Ghats.
Nature conservation in the new economy also explores laws and regulatory policies on species reintroduction, coastal conservation and wetland management in India. 
The book argues that apart from the increased stress on natural resources and habitats, economic liberalisation has also led to conservation efforts becoming more enterprise-oriented. The authors study the relationship between wildlife conservation and local people; institutions and social Change; and the role of science in conservation. .