Kerala Forest Department

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Territorial Forest Divisions

Southern Circle High Range Circle Central Circle Eastern Circle Northern Circle Thiruvananthapuram Marayoor Thrissur Nilambur North Kannur Thenmala Munnar Chalakudy Nilambur South Kozhikode Punalur Kothamangalam Vazhachal Mannarkkad Wayanad (North) Achencovil Kottayam Malayatoor Nenmara Wayanad (South) Ranni Mankulam Palakkad Konni

Rules

Central Govt. Rules Biological Diversity Rules 2004 Central Civil Services (Leave) (Amendment) Rules, 2011 Environment Protection Rules, 1986 Forest (conservation) Amendment Rules, 2014 Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2003 National Board for Wildlife Rules, 2003 Recognition of Zoo Rules, 1992 Regulation of import of hunting trophies of exotic species into India – reg Scheduled Tribes and Other …

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Acts

Acts notified by State Government Kerala Forest Act 1961 Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act,1971 Kerala Restriction on Cutting and Destruction of Valuable Trees Act, 1974 Kerala Forest Produce (Fixation of Selling Price) Act, 1978 Kerala Forests (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Lands) Act, 2003|| Amendment 2009 Kerala Preservation of Trees Act, 1986 (35 of 1986)  …

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Various Wings

Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Head of Forest Force, Kerala The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Head of Forest Force Kerala oversees general administration & co-ordination of all wings of the Kerala Forest Department,  handles all establishment matters relating to members of IFS, oversees the functions of all wings, handles all Policy matters. …

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Fauna of Kerala

The fauna of Kerala is linked with the diverse habitat conditions shaped by the unique vegetation types found here. Located in the tropical zone and blessed with a multitude of geographical features, Kerala hosts a mosaic of regional, climatic, and edaphic conditions, resulting in a wide array of habitats. These diverse habitats provide sanctuary to …

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Forest PLUS 3.0

Overview Forest-PLUS 3.0, a collaboration between MoEFCC, Government of India, and USAID, focuses on sustainable, inclusive, and data-driven forest management. It builds on the success of previous programs and supports India’s climate mitigation goals by improving eco-restoration and strengthening institutional frameworks. Key Highlights Van System: Supports data-driven forest management through data collection using the Van …

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Special Habitats

Mangroves Kerala’s mangroves, nestled along its coastal fringes, weave a delicate dance between land and water. These resilient ecosystems, with their tangled roots and brackish waters, harbor a wealth of marine life, providing refuge and sustenance for countless species. They are unique ecosystems found along coastlines around the world. These specialised wetland forests thrive in …

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