FOREST (वन): forest is derived from latin word “Foris”, meaning outside the village boundary. Generally forest refers to an area with different kinds of trees, shrubs, herbs/grasses and wildlife. Definitions: 1. Technically, forest is defined as an area set aside for the production of timber and other forest produce, or maintained under woody vegetation for certain indirect benefits which it provides (eg climatic or protective). 2. Ecologically, forest is defined as plant community predominantly of trees and other woody vegetation usually with a closed canopy. 3. Legally, forest is an area of land proclaimed to be a forest under forest law. Forestry (वािनकी): defined as the theory and practice of all that constitutes the creation, conservation and scientific management of forests and the utilization of their resources. Forestry is applied science, which is concerned with Cultivation of forest crop Protection of forest crop Conservation of forest crop Management of forest c...