Kerala Forest Department

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History

Kerala, at the southern tip of India, boasts a rich history deeply intertwined with its verdant forests. Foreigners, drawn by the allure of spices like pepper, cardamom, and ginger, established trade as early as 3000 BC. This vibrant exchange continued throughout the centuries, with the 9th and 10th centuries seeing a surge in exports of …

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Vision & Mission

Vision Well managed forests that anchor ecological and socio-economic security. Mission Conserve forests for provisioning ecosystem goods and services flow to forest dependent community and to the society, without compromising the ecological integrity of the landscape

About us

Forest Department is one of the few oldest and important administrative organs of the State with its Headquarters at Thiruvananthapuram. The forests of Kerala will be managed with the following objectives; To conserve and expand unique and complex natural forests of Kerala for posterity, in particular with regard to water; biodiversity; extent; productivity; soil, environmental, …

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Kerala at a glance

The State of Kerala is a narrow strip of land, tucked away in the southwest corner of India. Known as “Keralam” in local parlance, the name reflects the abundance of coconuts in the region, with ‘Kera’ meaning coconut and ‘alam’ signifying land. Though it covers only 1.18% of the total area of India, it supports …

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