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Annual Administrative Report 2016-2017 Minister, Forest, Environment and Wildlife Management/Mines, Minerals & Geology and Science & Technology and Climate Change Department, Government of Sikkim. Phone: 03592-280228 MESSAGE The critical role played by forest in our lives is now increasingly well understood. Forest provides a range of essential ecosystem services. The very system of human race depends on sustenance of forest ecosystem and conservation of biodiversity. However, with the ever increasing demand on the forest resources for goods & services, forests are under tremendous biotic pressure. Keeping this in view, the State Government have constantly followed a path of eco- friendly development and launched unique and innovative programmes like Harit Kranti, Smritivan, State Green Mission, Ten Minute to Earth during this last 25 years. Use of non-biodegradable materials like plastic carry bags manufacture, sale & use of bursting of all types of firecrackers in the State have been banned. Burning of agricultural wastes and garbage and the use of disposable items made from Styrofoam in Government functions have also been prohibited. To guide & inculcate the young minds for future generation, Environment Education has been introduced in all Government Schools and is the first State in the Country to do so. Sikkim is also the first State to launch the Green School Programmes (GSP). Sikkim has always been in the forefront of environment movement. In recognition of State Governments vision in the sphere of environment & sustainable development, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Dr. Pawan Chamling has been conferred with prestigious “Sustainable Development Leadership Award, 2016” on 6th. October, 2016 which is a proud moment for all of us. The declaration of Khanchendzonga National Park as the UNESCO’s World Heritage Site on 17.07.2016 is a testimony to the timeless effort of our government. But perhaps the greatest achievement is the awareness among the people about the need to protect and conserve our rich natural resources. Thus, amidst increasing global concern and the disturbing reports of Global Warming & Climate Change Worldwide, Sikkim under the able leadership of Dr.Pawan Chamling has already played a responsible role in whatever small or big way possible with sustained commitment toward protection of environment. I am pleased to state that Forest, Environment & Wildlife Management Department, Government of Sikkim is bringing out Annual Administrative Report 2016-17 for record and circulation of information to public and I hope it will be helpful to all concerned. Tshering Wangdi Lepcha PCCF-cum-Principal Secretary, Forest, Evn. & Wildlife Management Department, Government of Sikkim, Deorali- 737102. Phone (O) 03592-281749, 281877 Fax-03592-281778 FOREWARD Sikkim, one of the smallest State, occupying only 0.2% of the total geographical area of India, with an area of 7096 sq.km, accounts for over 25% of the biodiversity of the country. It is amongst the 34 biodiversity hotspot of the world. Forest and its rich natural resources are important sources of livelihood for the State’s primarily rural populations. Forest, Env. & Wildlife Management Department which oversees both the forestry sector & biodiversity conservations has worked hard not only to conserve but also to expand these valuable assets. During the last two decades, the State Government has initiated a number of unique & innovative policy including State Green Mission, Ten Minute to Earth, Paryavaran Mahotsav, Smritivan, Harit Kranti, As a result, forest & tree cover has increased from 44% in 1994 to 47% as per State of Forest Report 2015 which reflects the sincere effort and commitment of Government towards conservation of our environment. The State has 30.77% of its geographical area as protected areas which includes one National Park and six sanctuaries. The first ever wildlife population estimation was done in these protected areas. Conservation of Butterfly Park at Rangrang, North Sikkim and Biodiversity Centre at Damthang has also been initiated. In order to encourage the students towards conservation of our rich biodiversity, Chief Minister’s Green School rolling Trophy & State Green Schools Award have been initiated. Teacher’s Training Programmes for different schools are also organized under National Green Corps (NGC). Annual Administrative Report 2016-17 brought out by Planning & Statistical Cell has tried to highlight the activities and measures taken up by the Forest, Env. & Wildlife Management Department, Government of Sikkim for conservation, protection & expansion of qualitative forests. I hope readers will find this edition of Annual Administrative Report 2016-17 interesting & informative. (Dr.Thomas Chandy,IFS), P.C.C.F-cum-Principal Secretary. CONTENTS Page Number I. 1. Introduction 1 2. Chronological order of main events in Sikkim Forestry 2-7 3. Award and Recognition in Forestry 8-11 4. State Government Green initiatives 11-13 5. (a) Increase of Forest Cover 14 (b) Forest Cover 15 (c) District wise classification of Forest Cover 15 (d) Comparative Statement of increase in Forest Cover 16 6. Man Power 17-20 7. Statement of Revenue realized / Expenditure 21 8. Forest Fire 22 Details of approved sites for collection of lose boulders, 22 Stone and sand Forest fire cases 23 9. Nurseries 24-27 10. Forest Check Posts 28 11. State Domestic Product - (Production & Value) 29 II. FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE 30 (A) FORESTRY: 12. Twenty Point Programme 31 13. State Green Mission 32-33 a) Ten Minutes to Earth 34 b) Paryavaran Mahotsav 35 14. Forest Conservation Cell 36-37 15. Outturn of timber and firewood 38-39 16. Working Plan Circle 40-48 17. Parks & Gardens 49 18. Silviculture 50-52 19. Forest Development Agency (FDA) 53-54 (B) WILDLIFE CIRCLE: 55 20. Wildlife Conservation 56-67 21. Khangchendzonga National Park 68-69 22. Himalayan Zoological Park (Bulbulay) 70-74 (C) RESEARCH: 75 23. (I) Wildlife Research 76-79 (II) Silviculture / High Altitude Research Centre – (HARC) 80 III. Environment & Soil conservation 81 24. Status of Wetlands in Sikkim 82-83 25. Environmental Information System (ENVIS) 84-89 Different Boards and Agencies under FEWMD- 90 26. (1) State Land Use Board (SLUB) 91 (2) State Environment Agency (SEA) 92-93 (3) State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) 94-98 (4) State Biodiversity Board (SBB) 99-100 (5) Sikkim State Wetland Authority (SSWA) 101 (6) State Medicinal Plants Board (SMPB)/ NTFP 102-109 IV. SCHEMES / PROJECTS 110 I. Centrally sponsored schemes (CSS) 111 27. 1. Promotion and Development of Ecotourism in Fambonglho WLS, Golitar, East Sikkim 2. Establishment of Sidkeong Tulku Bird Park, Rabdentse, West Sikkim 112 3. Eco-Development of Riverside Recreation and Picnic spot at Kitchu Dumra, South Sikkim 113 4. Work carried out under IFMS during 2016-17 114 5. Sericulture 115-118 6. State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) 119 7. National Mission for Green India (GIM) 120-121 II. Externally Aided Project (EAP) 28. Sikkim State Biodiversity and Forest Management 122-129 Project (SBFP) Chapter – 1 I. INTRODUCTION: Forestry is the major land use of the State and conservation is of paramount importance to provide a host of ecosystem services such as soil fertility, water supply, amelioration of air pollution, carbon sequestration and climate moderation. Forest, Env. & Wildlife Management Department, headed by the Principal Secretary-cum-PCCF is the Nodal Department for managing the forest areas of the State which is 82.31% of geographical areas of the State. This includes not only the forested areas of the State but also those areas which do not have trees but are equally important from the standpoint of medicinal plants and indigenous ecosystem consisting of several rare and endangered flora & fauna. The Government in order to preserve these rich biodiversity & natural resources during the last 20 years have initiated a number of steps including ban on grazing in forest areas, ban on plastic, prohibition on sale & use of firecrackers and burning of agricultural waste to reduce carbon emission. More than 50 lakhs seedlings were planted in various flagship program such as State Green Mission which was initiated during 2006 and Ten Minute to Earth program initiated in the year 2009. In order to protect and preserve historically significant trees, the State Government has notified 53 trees of girth 20 ft.& above as “Heritage Trees” of the State. Furthermore, the State has dedicated 30.71% of its geographical area as “Protected Area network” which includes 7 sanctuaries and one National Park for habitat maintenance, animal corridor and expansion activities for qualitative result. Kanchendzonga National Park (KNP) is India’s first world heritage site listed in ‘mixed’ criteria recognizing the outstanding universal value for its both natural & cultural significance. KNP has also been declared as one of the 100 top Green Destinations of the world for the 2nd consecutive time. Along with its green initiatives, the State Government is also initiating the steps to strengthen the rural economy through promotion of ecotourism in the State. The potential Ecotourism Zones have been identified and are being promoted with a focus to generate income & employment through Community based value. State Government has started to develop a Biodiversity Park & Ecotourism Centre at Tendong, South Sikkim. The Sikkim Biodiversity Conservation & Forest Management Project (SBFP) assisted by Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) is being implemented in the State from the year 2010-11. Under this project, 278 nos.of Self Help Groups (SHGs) have been framed and each is provided with a grant of Rs.60, 000/- per SHG which is being used by member for livelihood purposes. Under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sichayee Yojana (PMKSY), piglets, cardamom seedlings, milching cows to 1130 beneficiaries have been distributed. Similarly, 1158 number of farmers are doing sericulture activities under “Intensive Bivoltine Sericulture Development Project (IBSDP)”. The forest policy followed by the State Government since 1994 is conservation oriented. The approach is favourable to climate mitigation. Continued pursuance of these measures will enable the State to leverage carbon credits once the market for this is established in the country.
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