The Book is about the forest dwelling Scheduled Caste Community of Northern Himalayas who are in the process of social exclusion as a result of the afforestation drive conducted at the time of British rule in India. It elaborates on an overview of the Taungya Community in the context of time and space. This book discusses the sustainability issues of Taungya community in the context of vulnerability and livelihood strategies. Besides the book provides book references to the detailed coverage of all specific concepts and frameworks and is perhaps the quickest way of all to gain access to the knowledge regarding Taungya Community and their sustainability aspect. This book has a readership of academicians and researchers who are working on sustainability issues, Livelihood vulnerabilities and coping strategies in marginalized communities.