PCCF J&K visits far flung forest areas of Udhampur, Dudu and Basantgarh

JAMMU, JULY 01: Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & HoFF, Dr. Mohit Gera, along with Conservator of Forests, East Circle, Jammu, Samuel Changkija, conducted 2 day tour of far-flung areas of Udhampur, Dudu and Basantgarh.

During the Tour, the PCCF e-inaug...

Forest Department conducts online Training Programme on “Forest Protection” for frontline staff

JAMMU, JUNE 29: Forest Department today conducted an online Training programme on “Forest Protection” for frontline staff of the Department and Forest Protection Force.

The online training was conducted for Foresters, Deputy Foresters and ...

Sarita Chauhan inaugurates In-Service e-Training for Officers, staff of Forest Deptt

JAMMU, JUNE 13: Commissioner Secretary, Department of Forests, Environment and Ecology, Sarita Chauhan, today inaugurated one day Web Based in-service e-training programme on ‘Forestry Intervention for Successful Afforestation and Acts & Rules’, organized f...

CF inspects development works at Tangmarg

TANGMARG, JUNE 11: Conservator of Forests (CF), Srinagar Circle, Zubair Ahmad Shah, today, visited Tangmarg and took stock of the development works coming under Special Forest Division Tangmarg. He visited Division Nursery and inspected the plant stocks like conifer /broad leaved and medicinal plant...

Forest Department seizes vehicle, illicit timber

SHOPIAN, JUNE 11:- According to Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Shopian, one load carrier was seized along with illicit timber fir 12 logs 63 Cfts at village Zarkan in Therian Block of Romshi Range by FCR Shopian during routine night patrolling. It is said that the person has been identifie...

25th meeting of CAMPA Executive Committee held

6637 ha area covered; 20.89 lakh Rft fencing completed in last FY under flagship Forest conservation prog

JAMMU, JUNE 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Forest department has covered 6637 ha area and laid 20.89 lakh Rft fencing and planted around 37 lakh saplings under CAMPA programmed during fina...

PCCF inspects CAMPA works in Samba, Kathua, Billawar forest divisions

Takes stock of preparedness for monsoon plantations

JAMMU, JUNE 07: Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Dr. Mohit Gera, along with Conservator of Forests, East Circle, Jammu Samuel Changkija, conducted extensive tour of Samba, Kathua and Billawar forest divisio...

J&K Forest Development Corporation replaces J&K State Forest Corporation

To be a company under Companies Act

JAMMU, JUNE 6: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu today accorded sanction to creation of the Jammu and Kashmir Forest Development Corporation (J&K FDC) as a ...

CF visits forest division Kulgam

KULGAM, JUNE 02: Conservator of Forests (CF) South Circle Bijbehara, Towheed Ahmad Deva, accompanied by Divisional Forest Officer Kulgam, waseem Ahmad, Range officers and other officers of the department, conducted an extensive tour of special forest division Kulgam and took stock of functioning of the depar...

PCCF visits Ramban, Mahore, Reasi Forest Divisions, reviews forest protection

JAMMU JUNE 01: Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force, J&K, Dr. Mohit Gera conducted an extensive tour of vulnerable forest areas of Ramban and Mahore Forest divisions along with CF Chenab Circle, Sat Paul and concerned staff.

The...

CF visits Bandipora, reviews functioning of the division

BANDIPORA, MAY 28: The Conservator of Forests (CF), Srinagar Circle, Zubair Ahmad Shah, today, visited Bandipora and reviewed the functioning and overall protection scenario of the Forest Division, Bandipora. The officer visited Kudara Forests of Ajas Range and took stock of the devel...

Senior forest officials inspect illicit forest damage areas in Romshi

SRINAGAR, MAY 15: Taking the immediate cognizance regarding illicit forest damage in Numblan, Sangerwani and Anderwali areas of Forest Range Romshi, a team of senior forest officials rushed to the forest areas to take stock of the situation there.

The team was led ...

Forest Department establishes 172 Fire Control rooms in Jammu region

JAMMU, MAY 10: In view of ongoing Forest Fire season, the Forest Department has established 172 fire control rooms across the Jammu region for prevention and control of forest fires.

The department has also started a Toll Free Number 1800 180 7181 to register and re...

Bid to encroach Forest land foiled at Mahore

‘25 kanal land retrieved; Illegal structure demolished’

JAMMU, MAY 7: Forest Department today foiled an attempt to encroach a huge chunk of Forest land at village Budhan of Mahore Block in Reasi district.

The department swung into action after it received the reports about the cons...

COVID-19

PCCF reviews functioning of Forest Deptt, FPF in Kashmir in wake of the pandemic

JAMMU, APRIL 23: Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF), Dr. Mohit Gera, held a review meeting, through Web Conferencing, regarding functioning of Forest department and Forest Protection Force (FPF) in Kashmir region and to monitor the me...

Forest Department observes Earth Day 2020

Deliberations focussed on strategies to accelerate “Climate Action” for environment protection, sustainable management of natural resources

JAMMU, APRIL 22: The Forest Department observed 50th Earth Day with theme ‘Climate Action’ through web conferencing in view of ongoing COVID-19 pandemic....

Forest Deptt launches sale of conifer plants
SRINAGAR, MARCH 13: J&K Forest Department today launched sale of conifer plants for general public, here today.

The sale was inaugurated at Srinagar by Principal Chief Conservator Forests Jammu & Kashmir, Dr Mohit Gera.

Chief Conservator of Forests, S.F.A Gillani, Kashmir, Conservator ...

Forest Department organizes plantation drive at Army Goodwill School, Sharifabad

SRINAGAR, MARCH 05: The Urban Forestry Division of J&K Forest Department today organized a plantation programme at Army Goodwill School Hanzik Sharifabad, Srinagar.

The drive was organized in collaboration with management of the School.

The aim of...

Workshop on Prevention of Illegal Wildlife Trade organised at Jammu

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 29: Additional Director General of Police (Armed) J&K Arun Kumar Choudhary inaugurated one day workshop on “Prevention of Illegal Wildlife Trade” organised by the Wildlife Trust of India in collaboration with Jammu & Kashmir Department of Wildlife Protection...

Inaugural ceremony of Forest Guard Training Course held at FIC Jammu

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 29: Inaugural ceremony of 32nd and 56th Forest Guard Training Courses was held today at Forest Information Centre (FIC), Vikram Chowk, Jammu.

Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF), Dr Mohit Gera was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Senior For...

Forest Deptt organizes plantation prog under ‘Green J&K Drive’

SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 26: Forest Department in collaboration with Department of Youth Services and Sports organized a plantation programme under ‘Green J&K Drive’ at Indoor Sports Complex here today.

On the occasion saplings of different varieties were planted on the Complex...

One month certificate course on “Bird Identification and Basic Ornithology Certificate Course" begins

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 17: Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Dr. Mohit Gera, today inaugurated a one month certificate course on “Bird Identification and Basic Ornithology Certificate Course” being conducted by Wildlife Protection Department...

J&K Forest Deptt organises Training Workshop on Forest Fires, Disaster Management

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 15- J&K Forest Department, in collaboration with State Disaster Response Force and Civil Defence Department, organised a one day Training Workshop on “Forest Fires and Disaster Management” for frontline staff of Forest Department and Forest Pro...

Deputations call on Advisor Khan, seek his intervention in expeditious redress of their grievances

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 11: Various deputations from across Jammu and Kashmir today called on Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan and apprised him of their issues, seeking early redressal to the same.

A delegation of Anganwari Workers W...

Jammu: Maiden J&K Foresters’ Fitness cum Endurance Meet concludes

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 04: First ever J&K Foresters’ Fitness cum Endurance meet concluded today, here at Forest Protection Force ground Sidhra.

The three day meet witnessed participation of over 350 players from various Forest Circles of J&K.

The participants were draw...

Sarita reviews functioning of Pollution Control Board

23 units producing non-biodegradable items closed: PCB

JAMMU, JANUARY 23: Commissioner Secretary Department of Forest, Environment & Ecology, Sarita Chauhan today reviewed the functioning of Pollution Control Board, here at a meeting.

The meeting was attended by Chairman, P...

Comm Secy reviews functioning of Forest Deptt

JAMMU, JANUARY 21: Commissioner Secretary Sarita Chauhan Department of Forest, Environment & Ecology today reviewed the functioning of Forest Department at Van Bhawan Jammu.

The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests J&K, Dr. Mohit Gera through a presentation briefed the Secretary about t...

Increase in Forest Cover: Erstwhile State of J&K figures among top 5

JAMMU, DECEMBER 31: Reflecting a significant achievement in forest conservation, Jammu and Kashmir has figured among top five states of the country in terms of increase in its forest cover area over past two years.

As per biennial report of Forest Survey of India, ...

DFOs to be nodal officers for BMCs, PBRs

CCF Kashmir reviews progress on formation of committees

SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 31: A review meeting was convened at Forest Complex, Sheikhbagh Srinagar under the chairmanship of Chief Conservator of Forests, Kashmir in pursuance to the order of National Green Tribunal (NGT) about the progress made...

CCF Kashmir tours South Kashmir,

Convenes meet to review developmental process

SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 24: Chief Conservator of Forests, Kashmir, Farooq Gillani today conducted tour of South Kashmir to review the progress of ongoing developmental works taken up by the Forest Department in South Kashmir.

The CCF convened a review me...