Ecological Audit of Eucalyptus Cultivation by Vandana Shiva and J. Bandyopadhyay is a pioneering critique of large-scale eucalyptus plantations in India. Examining the ecological and social consequences of promoting eucalyptus under the banner of social forestry, the book argues that the widespread cultivation of this fast-growing species can lead to groundwater depletion, soil degradation, and adverse impacts on rural livelihoods. Combining scientific analysis with environmental advocacy, it remains an influential contribution to debates on forestry, sustainable development, and the relationship between ecological health and community well-being.