The book embodies various fundamental aspects of environmental degradation and tools required for assessing and monitoring environmental problems. Environmental degradation is one of the largest threats the world is facing today. The book content provides a number of techniques that are being used to prevent this, including environmental resource protection and general protection efforts. To cope up with the critical situation, the books engages the readers for optimum use and management of resources, sustainable development, adoption of green concept and above all, community participation in all developmental activities.