Silvicultural Management of Cryptomeria japonica in Darjeeling Hills

In this paper, an attempt had been made to review the history of plantation of Cryptomeria japonica a fast growing species in Darjeeling hills, its good and ill effects overtime. A detailed cultural and silvicultural practices had been described in details to improve the quality of plant, upgrade the ecology and as to how this practice may be a handy tool for rural development through joint forest management.