In the Maldives, forests and trees are used by the islanders primarily as a source of timber but also for medicinal and culinary purposes amongst many others. For their effective conservation and sustainable management it is essential that relevant information on the identity, ecology and use of each species be catalogued and disseminated. This book is the first of its kind in the Maldives and contains information on 100 species including broadleaves, mangroves, pandanus, palms and casuarinas. Each fact sheet includes information on how Maldivian communities utilize different parts of a tree or shrub together with details relating to potential commercial use. Information on soil types in which particular trees and shrubs flourish and their tolerance to various environmental conditions such as salt spray, soil salinity, drought, wind, etc. is provided. Trees and shrubs useful in creating coastal bioshield are indicated and major methods of propagation are given for each species along with management information. With its abundant and colorful pictures this book serves as a stimulus to promote the propagation and conservation of forests and trees for a green Maldives.