Timber ban in North East India and its effects on the livelihood of forest villagers in Assam, India. Study to evaluate the effect of ban with focus on livelihood of villagers as well as timber mill owners and whether the ban has been succesful in checking deforestation in Assam, a state in north-east part of India. Study conducted by Dr. Chandrama Goswami, Economic Department, Mangaldoi College, Assam, India