This book provides a general introduction to the distribution of rain forests of the world, and covers the following topics: The history of the Andamans; Forests of Andaman and its management; Components of rain forests, Buttresses, Dipterocarps; Flora and Fauna; Timber harvesting and hauling using elephants; Sanctuaries and National Parks; Biosphere; Wetlands Management; Mangroves; Corals; Coastal zone management and other topics of botanical importance.