Kerala Forest Department

Forest

SFDA

Constituted in 2010, the State Forest Development Agency (Reg No T.734/10) is an autonomous institution that is the apex body of 36 Forest Development Agencies (FDAs) in Kerala, India. It is part of the Eco-development and Tribal Welfare Wing of the Kerala Forest Department and focuses on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of various Participatory …

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Green Calender

January 2025 February  2025 March – 2025 05.01.2025 – National Bird Day 02.02.2025 – World Wetland Day 15.02.2025 – World Pangolin Day 03.03.2025 – World Wildlife Day 18.03.2025 – World Recycling Day 20.03.2025 – World Sparrow / World Frog Day 21.03.2025 – World Forestry Day& World Wood Day  April  2025 May  2025 June – 2025 …

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Forest Central Library

The Forest Central Library, housed within the Kerala Forest Department Headquarters at Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram, was established in 1922 . This library serves as a valuable resource hub, catering to the general public, researchers, officials, and students. Designed to meet the needs of scholars and the public with interests in environmental science, ecology, forestry, wildlife, and …

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Awards and Honors

       Kerala Forest Team Runners Up in the 27th All India Forest Sports Meet 2024 held at Raipur, Chattisgarh                   Kerala E-Governance Awards 2011-2013 for “Best Website”                             Indira Priyadarshini Vriksha Mitra …

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Rapid Response Teams

Toll-Free number of Kerala Forest Department : 1800 425 4733 Rapid Response Teams No. District RRT Area of Operation Officer in Charge Phone 1 Thiruvananthapuram RRT Peppara Paruthippaly Range RFO Paruthippally 8547 600 954 Thiruvananthapuram RRT Palode Palode Range, Kulathupuzha Range within Thiruvananthapuram District RFO Palode 8547 600 994 2 Kollam RRT Anchal Kollam District …

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E Services

E Services Compensation to victims of Wildlife Attack Cutting Permission Timber Transit Pass Exotic Birds / Pet Shops Film Shooting Permission Forest Clearance/ Wildlife Clearance Free Nature Camp Paid Nature Camp Research in Forest Areas permissions e-Tender e-Auction SARPA Officer’s e-Desk Application for services related to Wood Based Industries Vanamitra Award Incentivisation of Private Forestry …

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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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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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Preserving Nature’s Heritage

Preserving Nature’s Heritage is at the heart of Kerala’s extensive network of Protected Areas, which safeguards the region’s unique biodiversity and ecological balance. These sanctuaries and National Parks play a vital role in conserving the rich flora and fauna, ensuring the legacy of Kerala’s natural wealth for future generations. Kerala’s Protected Area Network Sl No. …

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