Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department

Kerala Forest Department is a law enforcement agency for the state of Kerala, India. Over 75% of the land area of Kerala was covered by forests until the 18th century. The department is involved with the protection and conservation of flora and fauna in their natural habitats. It conserves 10,336 km2 (3,991 sq mi) of forests forming 29.101% of the total geographic area of the state.[1]

Kerala Forest Department
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Agency overview
Formed1888
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionIndia
Legal jurisdictionKerala, India
Operational structure
HeadquartersVazhuthacaud, Kerala, India
Elected officer responsible
Agency executive
Website
forest.kerala.gov.in

The headquarters of department is in Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It also hosts the Forest Central Library, which is open for public access.

Responsibilities
  • Biodiversity conservation
  • Forest protection
  • Wildlife management and research
  • Forest development
  • Social forestry
  • Forest vigilance and evaluation
  • Eco-development and tribal welfare
  • Planning and research
  • Rehabilitation and special afforestation
  • Human resource development

See also

References
  1. "Public Relations Department". prd.kerala.gov.in.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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