Ann Danaiya Usher examines the historical ideas and styles of forestry that have long influenced the practice of Thai state forestry. She also traces the origins of the century-old conflict between foresters and forest communities and argues that unless some kind of resolution is found, the loss of forest is almost certain to continue until there is little left to protect. Thai Forestry: A Critical History builds on Ann Danaiya Usher's work at The Nation in the 1990s and challenges all who care about Thailand's environment to reexamine its history in the search for creative, genuine solutions.