Major Programme Areas
FOREST REGENERATION
- Establishment of commercial timber plantation and reforestation of denuded hillsides.
WATERSHED AND WETLAND MANAGEMENT
- Reforestation, construction of check-dams, monitoring and remedial works in wetland areas.
NATIONAL PARKS AND FOREST RECREATION
- Development and maintenance of visitor and forest recreation facilities.
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
- Monitor wildlife population and habitat, regulation of hunting.
MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL FORESTS
- Silvicultural operations, clearing and maintenance of reserve lines and sale of forest produce.
FOREST PROTECTION
- Including fire protection and law enforcement patrols (to detect and deter forest and wildlife offence)
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
- Buildings and forest access roads
OUTREACH AND AWARENESS
- School lectures, exhibition, forest information and library services
PRIVATE AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY
- Extension services and incentive programme












