Environment 2001 A Global ChallengeThe present volume is a holistic approach in this direction with emphasis on matter of worldwide concern. This volume includes papers on agriculture microbiology radioactive waste forestry mining pest management toxicity wild life and rural upgradation. There is a perennial problem for authors in science as to whether only to summarize the existing knowledge or to deal with the detailed evidence leading to conclusion. Second approach has been preferred in the present volume. The editors have been particular in maintaiqing conversational writing style so that the matter is conceivable by all including environmental planners and decision- makers at all levels. The editors are very much thankful to authors for contributing useful matter for the readers.
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