MANAGEMENT PLAN OF PRIVATE FORESTAREAS CLOSED UNDER SEC. 4 & 5OF PUNJAB LAND PRESERVATION ACT-1900 (PLPA-1900)
DASUYA FOREST DIVISION
(2017-2018 TO2026-27)
By Divisional Forest Officer, Dasuya Forest Division, Dasuya. Preface
This management plan is written for the area closed under section 4 and 5 of PLPA 1900 covered under Dasuya Forest Division.
In the extreme north- eastern part of the state running from North West to south east along the Himachal Pradesh border, is the hill tract of Punjab. It is called the Shiwalik Hills. It extends between Latitude 30034' and 32033' N and longitude 740 50' and 760 52' E. The Shiwaliks have a geographical spread of 9448.97 Km2 covering 2.6% of the total area of the state. It is 280 km long with width ranging from 5 km to 12 km in various parts. In between Ravi and Ghagghar rivers the continuity of the Shiwalik is broken by river Beas and river Satluj. Dasuya is bound by river Beas on north, Hoshiarpur& Jalandhar Forest Division on south, Himachal Pradesh in east and Gurdaspur Forest Division Districts on its west. Different ranges in this division are:-
Dasuya
Mukerian
Badla
Talwara-I
Talwara-II
Although the area under the management plan covers only 99 villages of the division, yet it is a crucial part of the foot hill eco-system of the Shiwalik Ranges. The area has rich biodiversity and provides a good patch in larger landscape of Shiwalik foothills. The Management Plan of the area has been prepared to help in the scientific management of the private/ panchayat/community area closed under section 4 and 5 of PLPA 1900 in Dasuya Forest Division.
Unlike the working plans which are written as per National Working Plan Code there is no specific format/code available for Management Plan. Hence, It is deemed that in absence of any such code this management plan has been written on the lines of existing National Working Plan code of 2014.
Divisional Forest Officer, Dasuya.
Table of Contents
Para No. Subject Page No Part I BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF FACTS Chapter-I
1 The tract dealt with 2 1.1 Name and Situation 3-6 1.2 Configuration of the Ground 6-7 1.3 Geology, Rock and Soil 7-10 1.4 Climatic Parameters 10-11 Chapter-II
Maintenance/Increase in the extent of 2 12 Forest and Tree cover 2.1 Area of Forests under Different Legal classes 13 (PF,UF and others) 2.2 Forest area under the Management Plan 14 2.3 Land use, land-use change and 14 forestry(LULUCF) 2.4 Threats to the Forests 15-19 2.5 Distribution of Different Forest types 19-20 Chapter-III
Maintenance, Conservation and 3 21 Enhancement of Biodiversity 3.1 Forest Composition and distribution 22 3.2 Plant species diversity 22-23 3.3 Status of Biodiversity conservation in Forests 23 3.4 Fauna and their habitats 24-25 3.5 Threats and Challenges to Wildlife 25 3.6 Protection and Management of Fauna 25-26 Chapter-IV
4 Maintenance and Enhancement of Forest 27 Health and Vitality 4.1 Status of Regeneration 28-36 4.2 Details of Area affected by pests/diseases/ fire/ 36-37 grazing/ weeds etc. 4.3 Forest Degradation and its drivers 37-38 Chapter-V
Conservation and Maintenance of Soil and 5 39 water resources Area treated under Soil and Water conservation 5.1 40 measures Duration of Water flow in the selected seasonal 5.2 40-41 streams Water level in the vicinity (up to 5km) of forest 5.3 41-42 area Chapter-VI
6 Optimization of forest resources utilization 43 Demand and Supply of Timber and important 6.1 44 NTFP Recorded Removal of wood/ fuel wood/ NTFP / 6.2 44-48 bamboo 6.3 Import and Export of wood and wood products 48 6.4 Valuation of the Products 48-50 Chapter-VII
7 Maintenance and Enhancement of social, 51 economic, culture and spiritual benefits 7.1 Number of JFM committees and area protected 52-57 by them 7.2 Status of Empowerment of JFMCs 57-60 7.3 Ecotourism Areas and Activities 60 7.4 Other Rights and Concessions 60 Chapter-VIII 8 Adequacy of policy, legal, institutional 61 framework 8.1 Existing policy and legal framework & their 62-63 compliance 8.2 Prohibitions applicable in areas closed u/s 4 of 63-64 PLPA 8.3 Prohibitions applicable in areas closed u/s 5 of 64-65 PLPA 8.4 Felling Policy 65-79 8.5 Felling Programme 79 Chapter -IX 9 Past Systems of Management 80 9.1 General History of the forests 81 9.2 Past System of Management and their results 81-83
9.3 Special works of Improvement undertaken 83-84 9.4 Review of Previous Management Plan (2007-08 84-88 to 2016-17) PART-II 89 FUTURE MANAGEMENT CHAPTER-X Basis of proposals 90 10
Objectives of management 91 10.1
Consultations and Expectations at local level 92-93 10.2 10.3 Method of Treatment to be Adopted 93-96 Period of Management Plan & Intermediate 96 10.4 Revision Chapter-XI
11 Management Prescriptions 97 11.1 General characteristics of vegetation 98 11.2 Activity Specific Proposals 99 11.2.1 Silvicultural Interventions 99-105 11.2.2 Subsidiary silvi-cultural operations 106-108 11.2.3 Soil & Moisture Conservation 108-110 11.2.4 Associated Miscellaneous regulations 111-115 11.2.5 JFM& Ecotourism Promotion 115-119 11.2.6 Wildlife Conservation 119-120 ANNEXURES Annexures 1A List of Private Forests Closed/delisted of Dasuya 121-127 Forest Division under Punjab Land Preservation Act 1900 Section-4 & 5 1 B Detail of approved FCA cases under Section 4 & 128-129 5 of PLPA, 1900 3A List of common trees, shrubs, herbs, climbers 130-133 and grasses found in Dasuya forest division. 3B List of wild animals and birds found in Dasuya 134-140 forest division 6A List oflicenses issued for wood based industry in 141-146 Dasuya Forest Division 7A List of JFMC'S&FPC'S 147-149 7B Details of Trainings given to JFMC's since 2007 150-154 onwards 10 A,B,C Cost Estimate for various Plantation Models 155-172 11A Proposed Plantation Programme 173-174 11B Detail ofNurseries 175 11C PCCFPB. Letter of approval regarding Felling 176-180 Programme -Letter No. 2569-75 Dated 05-05- 2017 11D Proposed Soil and Moisture Conservation Works 181-182 11E Punjab Forest Leafleft No.13 183-203 11F Details of JFMC's Trainings Proposed during 204-223 current management plan period
Compendium 1 The Punjab Land Preservation Act,1900 224-238 2 Felling Policy approved by Punjab Government 239-261 3 Standing Order No. 1 Dated 29-11-1963 262-267 4 Notification No. 4868-FT-IV. 60/4939 Dated 268-273 09.07.1960 (regarding section 4-PLPA 1900) 5 Notification No.1040-Ft(VI)-64/1192 Dated 06- 274-277 03-1964 (Notification of Section 3 of PLPA- 1900) 6 Notification No 39(24)FT. III-90/14685 Dated 278-279 04.07.1990 (regarding section 4-PLPA 1900) 7 Notification No.39/298/2005/Ft-3/10591 Dated 280 30-08-2005 (regarding section 4-PLPA 1900) 8 Letter Regarding Ban on Felling of Mango Trees 281 by PCCF Pb. dated 20.09.1994 9 Hon'ble Supreme Court order dated 12.12.1996 282-290 in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 202 of 1995 10 Punjab Regulation of Saw Mills, Veneer and 291-295 Plywood industries Rules-2006 11 Joint Forest Management Notification by Govt of 296-309 Pb. dated 18.11.2003 12 Delisting Notification No.39/14/2011-FT- 310-317 3/10048 Dated 22.12.2011 13 Delisting Notification No.39/14/2011-FT-3/1960 318-321 Dated 22.12.2011 14 Delisting Notification No.39/8/2010-FT-3/6479 322-325 Dated 11.08.2011 15 Delisting Notification No.39/18/2011-FT-3/4258 326-328 Dated 24.06.2013 16 Delisting Notification No.39/8/2010-FT-3/6493 329-331 Dated 11.08.2011 17 Delisting Notification No.39/8/2010-FT-3/6499 332-334 Dated 11.08.2011 18 Delisting Notification No.39/8/2010-FT-3/6489 335-337 Dated 11.08.2011 19 Delisting Notification No.39/8/2010-FT-3/6891 338-340 Dated 26.08.2011 20 Delisting Notification No.39/8/2010-FT-3/6509 341-343 Dated 11.08.2011 21 Delisting Notification No.39/8/2010-FT-3/6503 344-346 Dated 11.08.2011 22 Delisting Notification No.39/8/2010-FT-3/6483 347-349 Dated 11.08.2011 23 Delisting Notification No.39/8/2011-FT-3/6487 350-352 Dated 11.08.2011 24 Delisting Notification No.39/8/2010-FT-3/6491 353-355 Dated 11.08.2011 25 Delisting Notification No.39/8/2010-FT-3/6481 356-358 Dated 11.08.2011 26 Delisting Notification No.39/8/2010-FT-3/6485 359-360 Dated 11.08.2011 27 Delisting Notification No.39/8/2011-FT-3/4270 361-363 Dated 24.06.2013 28 Delisting Notification No.39/18/2011-FT-3/4286 364-366 Dated 24.06.2013 29 Delisting Notification No.39/18/2011-FT-3/4274 367-369 Dated 24.06.2013 30 Delisting Notification No.39/18/2011-FT-3/4272 370-372 Dated 24.06.2013 31 Delisting Notification No.39/18/2011-FT-3/4256 373-375 Dated 24.06.2013 32 Delisting Notification No.39/18/2011-FT-3/4548 376-378 Dated 24.06.2013 33 Delisting Notification No.39/18/2011-FT-3/4252 379-381 Dated 24.06.2013 34 Delisting Notification No.39/91/99-FT-3/1569 382-383 Dated 01.02.2001 35 Forest Cover Maps of every village falls under 384-435 the jurisdiction of Dasuya Forest Division
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
BH : Breast Height
CCF : Chief Conservator of Forests
DFO : Divisional Forest Officer
FCA : Forest Conservation Act
FPC : Forest Protection Committee
GBH : Girth at Breast Height
JFMC : Joint Forest Management Committee
JBIC : Japan Bank for International Cooperation
MoEF&CC : Ministry of Environment, Forests& Climate change
PCCF : Principal Chief Conservator of Forests
PLPA : Punjab Land Preservation Act 1900
VFC : Village Forest Committee
GLOSSARY OF LOCAL TERMS
Baggar : Bhabhar grass or Eulaliopsis binata
Ban : Rope or yarn made from Bhabhar
grass
Kandi tract : Area along foothills of Shiwalik range
Choe : Hill Torrents
Chil : Chir or Pinusrox burghii
Mustrka Malkan: Joint ownership
PART I Background and Summary of Facts
•The Tract CHAPTER I Dealt with
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1. The tract dealt with
1.1 Name and Situation
The Shiwaliktract spreads over the eastern parts of the districts of Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Ropar and SAS Nagar in Punjab.
The forest dealt within this management plan falls under Forest Division, Dasuya comprising Mukerian and Dasuya Sub Division of Hoshiarpur District. Following survey sheets cover the area of Dasuya forest division.
Table1.1-Survey Sheets Details (Dasuya)
S. No. Scale Survey Sheet No.
1:50,000 44M/13, 44M/10, 44M/9, 43P/16 1
Source: Dasuya Forest Division
The area dealt within this management plan is bounded by Pathankot Forest Division on the North, Gurdaspur Forest Division on the West, Himachal Pradesh on the East and Hoshiarpur and Jalandhar Forest Division on the South.
Dasuya Forest Division covers 6999.60 ha. Of forest area under its jurisdiction which is government forest having legal status as Protected Forest and Unclassed Forest,having aseparate Working Plan.
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Table1.2- Forest Area Details (Dasuya)
S.No. Strip/Block Area of Forest Division (ha) 1 Block Forest 6044.76 2 Strip Forest 954.84 2a Road 392.44 2b Rails 208.37 2c Canals 243.58 2d Drain and Bunds 110.45 Total 6999.60
Source: Dasuya Forest Division
In addition to this there is large chunk of area having private ownership adjoining Himachal Pradesh. These Private/common/panchayat owned areas are closed under sec 4 & 5 of P.L.P.A 1900 which falls in 99 villages, having an area16216.18 hectarewhich is covered under this Management Plan.
The list of the 99 villages and their area covered under this Act is given at Annexure 1A.
In addition to this, the area closed under PLPA, 1900 diverted under FCA, 1980 is attached as Annexure 1B
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(Forest Cover Map of Dasuya Forest Division)
(Village Map of Dasuya Forest Division covered under PLPA, 1900)
1.2 Configuration of the ground
The Shiwaliks have a geographical spread of 9448.97 Km2 covering 2.6% of the total area of the state. It is 280 km long with width ranging from 5 km to 12 km in various parts. The tract spreads over the eastern parts of the districts of Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Ropar and SAS Nagar of Punjab.
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The Shiwaliks of north- west states (Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh) present a highly dissected topography created by ephemeral streams of various genetic types. The Shiwalik hills are characterized by tropical dry deciduous forests with abundanceof thorny species. Agriculture still continues to be primarily of subsistence nature in the entire range due to lack of irrigation facilities.
The area is sloping and undulating, the precipitation in the North hills is drained by „Choes‟ or hill-torrents, which spring up during the rainy season. In case of plantations in the hills and foothills of Norths, irrigation is not possible because of acute shortage of water even for drinking purposes. Conventionally hand watering or irrigation is not undertaken in these rain- fed plantations. Therefore, the success of plantations mainly depends on timely planting during the monsoon period and soil and water conservation measures taken up in their vicinity. Many earthen dams, artificial barrages, multipurpose dams with small and big reservoirs and Kandi canal have also been constructed for augmenting irrigation facilities in Kandi area.
1.3 Geology, Rock and Soil
1.3.1 Geology
The Punjab Shiwaliks, because of their peculiar geological formations and exposure to greater biometrical treatment due to their proximity to plains represent the most fragile ecosystem of Himalayan mountainous range (Sub et al, 2000). The Shiwaliks of Punjab are in the form of two ranges separated from one another by river Beas in district Ropar.
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(A) THE FIRST RANGE SHIWALIK RANGE runs from river Ravi to river Sutlej in the district of Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshehar and Nurpur Bedi Block of Ropar district. It is about 180 km long and the average breadth is from 6 to 8 km in east west direction. This shiwalik range widens in the middle to the east of district Hoshiarpur to form a plateau like upland called Beet Manaswal. Here the average width of the upland is 12 to 15 km. The range narrows southwards to terminate abruptly near the town of Ropar along the right bank of river Sutlej. There is a wide gap in this range which is formed by river Beas along the border of Gurdaspur and Hoshiarpur district. Thus this range has two sub parts:-THE HOSHIARPUR OR THE MAIN SHIWALIK RANGE RUNS between rivers Beas and river Sutlej in district Hoshiarpur and Nawanshehar (SBS Nagar) and the NurpurBedi block of district Ropar. It runs for about 130 km with average width of 5 to 8 km. It extends along Punjab-Himachal border and Hoshiarpur, Nawashehar-Ropar district border. The backbone of the hills runs from northwest to southeast direction and the ridges trend east and west towards the flanks of the hills tract. The Shiwaliks of Beas-Sutlej regions are wider and higher, especially towards the north and become narrower and lower southwards. The Shiwaliks here are formed largely of barely coherent sand rock with occasional clays, gravels and conglomerates.
(B) THE SECOND SHIWALIK RANGE runs to the south east of the First Range and river Sutlej along the Himachal border in Northwest to southeast direction for about 90 km in the district of Ropar. The range extend between rivers Sutlej near Nangal Township in the north to river Ghagghar in the south to break in the north centre by river Sirsa a tributary of river Sutlej from the left bank. The northern section of this range remains more or less in Himachal Pradesh and party in Punjab territory with some hills here and there. The general altitude of the hills is about 500 mt. The area comprises
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unconsolidated fluvial sediments of Pleistocene to Recent age deposited in the Sutlej river basin which forms a part of the Indo- Genetic plain. The sediments consist of coarse to fine sand, silt, and clay and gravel having huge thickness ranging from 1500 to 2500 mt.
1.3.2 Rock
The Geology of Punjab Shiwaliks consists of Upper Tertiary and Quaternary formations. The Tertiary rocks are exposed in the North-East Part of Pathankot Hoshiarpur and Ropar Districts. The general trend of rocks is North West – South East direction and follows the main Himalayas strike. On the basis of lithology, the Shiwaliks have been broadly divided into three divisions i.e. Lower, Middle and Upper and ranging in age from Middle Miocene to Upper Pliocene. The rocks are made up of stone, grits, conglomerate, pseudo conglomerate, clay and silts having the characteristics of fluvial deposits of torrential streams.
The Lower Shiwaliks are characterized by grey to light grey, micaceous fine to medium sand stone occasionally with Pseudo conglomerates containing pebbles of calcareous clay and shale. The middle shiwalik comprise reddish brown, grey, medium grained soft sand stone inter-bedded with red, orange and yellow clays and sand stone occasionally with Pseudo conglomerates. The upper shiwaliks are represented by Pinjore sand rocks, boulder conglomerates inter-bedded with silt stone and clays.
1.3.3 Soil type
On the basis of texture, climate, topography and denudation process, the soil of Punjab shiwaliks can be classified into the following two types:-
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A) Grey brown Podzolic & Forest Soils:
These are the Shiwalik stony, gravelly and sandy soil of DharKanal block of Pathankot district and the Shiwalikhills zone of Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr and Ropar districts. The Podzols have developed under Chir Pine forests and others soils have developed under shrubs and deciduous forests, steeps slopes and rugged topography, water erosion, relatively cold temperature conditions and an average rainfall of more than 100cm.
B) Kandi Soils
The areas along the foothills of the Shiwalik range called the kandi tract have coarse, fluvial, erosional and depositional soils which are stratified.Further, westwards (to the west of Dasuya-Hoshiarpur- Gharshankar road up to the border of Hoshiarpur and Nawanshahar districts) the soils are stratified. These soils are very deep, pale brown to yellowish brown, well drained, younger and stratified. They are low in organic carbon and are of moderate fertility (Manku, 2002)
1.4 Climatic parameters
The Punjab shiwaliks in general fall in the sub-moist to humid and less hot region. The temperature in the area varies from a minimum of about 2°C in winters to a maximum of about 43°C in summers and the average annual rainfall varies between 450 to 850 mm.
TheShiwalik is characterized by humid, tropical and dry winter, extreme seasonal temperatures, long dry-short wet season and potential evapo-transpiration exceeding precipitation, which varies from 800 to 1200 mm annually.
The climate of the area is of semi-arid type. During summer, the maximum temperature goes up to 43°C and during winters the minimum temperature recorded in the month of January is 2°C. Most of the rainfall is received during monsoon from July to middle of September, while winter
Dasuya Management plan-2017-2027 10 rains are few during January-February. Average annual rainfall during the past decade varies from 359.20 mm to 1645.3 mm. Precipitation in the form of dew also occurs in winter from October to January which has beneficial effects on young plants. April to June is generally dry month.
Rainfall data recorded in the last 25 years at Hoshiarpur District is given as below:-
Table 1.3- Rainfall Data (Hoshiarpur District)
Name of 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 month
January - 79.09 21.00 82.00 48.00 38.08 33.00 2.04 50.08 75.07 21.00 5.5 9.7
February 56.00 29.07 11.05 21.03 135.07 60.18 7.04 160.00 0 103.0 0 6 70.2
March 41.00 17.02 87.00 10.0 0 27.02 8.08 76.08 2.03 18.06 20.05 3.2 45.3
April 252.00 - 0 14.01 11 1.0 64.02 82.08 0 1.0 61.06 9.1 9.1
May 70.00 33.04 0 19.0 0 29.04 49.02 0 4.90 62.03 163.0 26.7 1.8
June 91.00 83.04 0 137.0 66.06 134.01 114.08 65.00 98.07 144.02 145.05 35.1 53.7
July 218.08 379.04 800.07 508.08 368.08 349.01 130.02 159.05 195.01 193.07 436.05 59.1 173.2
August 371.05 148.06 89.00 590.02 600.07 232.05 324.03 269.07 257.0 122.00 224.03 91.2 266.5
September 122.06 16.06 180.08 190.07 414.05 152.04 70.03 322.03 94.02 123.02 71.03 107.6 128.1
October - 0 0 0 0 19.05 27.09 85.04 0 0 0 15.7 0
November - 17.00 1.01 0 3.00 0 87.06 0 0 0 0 0 4.2
December 78.06 0 0 19.0 0 0 65.08 0 0 0 0 0 7.6
Total 1299.25 801.42 1189 1590 1645.3 1041.5 978.6 1220.4 701.11 841.3 1141.03 359.20 769.40
Name of 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 month
January 58.2 49.4 10.5 0.3 15.2 12.6 4.3 4.1 98.2 9.3 41.4 14.7 6.49
February 13.8 72.8 2.3 64.2 7.7 20.7 14.8 47.0 3.8 65.5 46.2 66.4 11.6
March 0 37.5 47.6 68.1 00 15.4 2.8 9.0 9.0 12.7 29.8 94.2 75.2
April 11 7.3 0.9 6.7 26.7 23.9 1.4 12.7 21.6 6.8 24.2 30.7 10.21
May 42.9 13.1 25 14.9 7.8 3.5 19.3 10.7 00 1.2 23.2 18.4 63.72
June 88.7 31.7 28.6 32.7 182.7 9.0 35.5 143.4 3.2 166.4 48.9 50.5 32.89
July 110.6 281.1 149 160.8 94.0 321.5 226.8 153.9 92.8 135.3 144.4 221.5 185.0
August 95.7 95 149.2 80.2 425.4 198.9 165.2 177.6 89.5 194.2 98.2 148.4 175.24
September 1.9 137.4 83.2 28.1 42.2 67.1 109.4 124.0 121.2 45.2 66.9 132.7 8.17
October 80 0 3.7 00 29.3 4.5 33.1 00 00 805 00 13.1 00
November 1 0 2.2 1.7 00 19.4 00 00 00 4.7 00 0 0.4
December 10.3 0 9.6 15.7 00 00 26.4 5.9 9.4 25.4 11.7 1.0 2.4
Total 514.10 725.30 511.80 473.4 831.2 668.6 679.0 688.3 448.7 675.2 535.0 791.6 571.32
Source: Website of Metrological Department.
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CHAPTER • Maintenance/Increase in the Extent of Forest II and Tree Cover
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2 Maintenance/Increase in the Extent of Forest and Tree cover 2.1 Area of forests under different legal classes (PF,UF and others)
The Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900 (PLPA) was initially enacted to provide for the better preservation and protection of certain portions of the territories of Punjab situate within are adjacent to the Shiwalik mountain range. This allowed areas to be closed to grazing, controlled the type of livestock permitted within grazing areas and could prohibit tree felling, cultivation and quarrying. The regulation of the area under PLPA, 1900 has significantly helped to improve vegetative cover, moisture regime and in arresting soil erosion.
Dasuya Forest Division covers 6999.60 ha. of government owned forests under its jurisdiction which is having legal status as Protected Forests and Un-classed Forests. These forests have a separate Working Plan, covering following Block/ Strip forests under it:-
1 Block Forests 6044.76 Ha
2 Strip Forests 954.84 Ha
Total Forest Area 6999.60 Ha
In addition to above there are areas under the ownership of the individuals/communities notified/closed under section 4 & 5 of PLPA which was included as Private Forests as the same being under the control of the Forest Department.
Private/Common/Panchayat owned areas are closed under sec 4 & 5 of Punjab Land Preservation Act (PLPA 1900). Area under this Management Plan is 16216.18 hectare which covers 99 villages of Dasuya Forest Division.
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2.2 Forest area under the management plan
Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India vide F.No. 8-19/2006-FC dated 24th July 2009 conveyed approval for de-listing of 55339.95 ha cultivated and habitation areas closed under Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900 from the list of forests area subject to certain conditions in the state. Out of total 28645.78 ha area under Section 4 & 5 of PLPA, 1900 of Dasuya Forest Division, 12429.60 ha area has been de-listed in this division.Thus total area remained notified under Sec 4-5 of Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900 is 16216.18 ha in the Dasuya Forest Division, which is the area covered under this management plan.
2.3 Land use, land-use change and forestry(LULUCF)
It is a historical fact that a significant chunk of land closed under section 4 & 5 of PLPA has been under use as arable agricultural land and other similar uses to support livelihood of communities inhabiting the Kandi Tract. The non-forest land use in this area has been prevalent, many decades before the promulgation of FCA and before the Hon'ble Supreme Court's order on 12.12.1996 in Writ Petition No. 202 of 1995 i.e. T. N. Godaverman versus Union of India & others. In principle approval has been granted for agricultural land use and other bonafide livelihood activities, as per Govt. of India‟s Letter No.F.No. 8-18/2006-FC dated 16.03.06, as scope of such activities was inherently present under provisions of PLPA 1900 under which the areas are primarily regulated. In fact arable lands constitute about 40% of the area notified under PLPA, 1900.
Being mostly rain-fed areas, arable areas yield mostly depend upon rains. Now there is a thrust of planting of improved varieties of fruit plants on these and adjoining hilly areas, so that income of the local inhabitants can be increased. It is important to obtain people‟s participation by addressing their genuine needs for betterment of these arable areas.
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2.4 Threats to the forest
2.4.1 Forest Fire
Forest fires are caused by Natural causes as well as Man-made causes
Natural causes- Many forest fires start from natural causes such as lightning which set trees on fire. However, rain extinguishes such fires without causing much damage. High atmospheric temperatures and dryness (low humidity) offer favourable circumstance for a fire to start.
Man made causes- Fire is caused when a source of fire like naked flame, cigarette or bidi, electric spark or any source of ignition comes into contact with inflammable material.
Human related causesresult from human activity as well as methods of forest management. These can be intentional or unintentional, for example:
Graziers and gatherers of various forest products starting small fires to obtain good grazing grass as well as to facilitate gathering of minor forest produce.
The use of fires by villagers to ward off wild animals
Fires lit intentionally by people living around forests for recreation
Fires started accidentally by careless visitors to forests who discard cigarette butts.
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The government of Punjab has constituted a forest fire crisis management cell in the department of forest and wildlife preservation (2011). This cell is to monitor and communicate the incidence of forest fires in the state received from various sources.
Strategies Adopted to Manage Fire: 1. Pre Fire Season Preparation 2. Approval of District Fire Management plan 3. Awareness generation Campaigns 4. Rotational burning / controlled burning of forest floor litter 5. Clearing of fire lines in the forest 6. Master Control Room (MCR) 7. Watch towers 8. Crew Stations 9. Wireless communication Networks 10. Satellite based information system 11. Efficient fire fighting tools 12. Adoption of suitable techniques to reduce fuel loads on forest floor.
Strategy to Combat Forest Fire 1. Deployment of fire watchers during fire season. 2. Satellite based information through SMS/Email from FSI. 3. Taking the help of nearby VFC, Panchayat, SHGs and village members in dousing the fire. 4. Forest fire control room (MCR & CR) 5. Water holes are filled with water using water tanks in the Protected Areas so that it might also be used for dousing fire in such areas.
Coordination of forest department is also carried out with the district level officials like District magistrate and Superintendent of Police to make available police personnel, home guards, fire service personnel, and PWD department etc.
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2.4.2 Drought
The Shiwaliks have been identified as one of the eight most degraded rain-fed agro ecosystems of the country. There are acute shortages of drinking water, fodder and fuel wood, caused by deforestation, decreased vegetative cover and soil erosion. Rain fed agriculture is the prevalent production system in Shiwaliks.
Cutting of forest trees, illegal felling, shrinking of greenery, extension of concrete jungle has created spells of drought seasons and failure of monsoons in the state. Groundwater depletion is a serious problem faced by the state.
Soil and water conservation is the only way to manage drought and prevent the occurrence of serious disaster. To drought proof the area and facilitating ground water recharge and enhance productivity from lands as well as augment farmers income and availability of fodder to reduce pressure on forest land, various small conservation and local irrigation works such as Small Dams, Cement Masonry Structures, Silt Detention Structures, Micro lift irrigation and renovation/construction of new ponds are carried out which are beneficial for soil & water conservation as well as improving productivity and reducing pressure on the forests. These measures help significantly in improving the water regime of the area.
2.4.3 Soil Erosion
Soil erosion is a serious menace in the Shiwalik region along the river courses, streams and choes and in the south-western arid and hot region. It is more prevalent in hilly areas where water erosion by various choes and streams is more and is aggravated by the loose structure and softness of rocks, steep slopes, ruggedness, deforestation, overgrazing and various cultural and economic activities of man. The district of Hoshiarpur is the
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2.4.4 Floods
Unpredictable rains, flash floods, volatile river action where the course of river keeps shifting, soil erosion, uprooting of trees, and siltation in the flood plains are some of the serious problems faced in the state. The soil conservation structures like small check-dams, gabions and cement masonry structures, silt detention structures are constructed to prevent serious damage during flood. The release of water through spillways from Bhakra Dam reservoir to maintain the water level results in the flooding of many villages. Efficient management of the watershed is the only way to tackle floods and problems associated with it.
2.4.5 Grazing and Browsing
Grazing and browsing has been rampant because of change in the land use pattern where grazing areas in village common lands are drastically decreasing. The cause of soil erosion and injury to forest crops and its regeneration is due to illicit grazing, over grazing and browsing of the forest areas. Illicit grazing and browsing of the forest by the domesticated animals (cows, buffaloes, sheep and goats) have resulted in the conversion of forest to bare rock, desert like surface. The trampling of the animals on the slopes further loosens the already fragile soil structure. Ravines and torrents are formed gradually which cut the hill into series of ridges and hollows and the material thus removed, forms fan shaped accumulations of sands extending into agricultural lands in plains covering huge areas of fertile land. Ferrell cattle also place a huge role in causing damage to the crops. Measures to be implemented for controlling injuries to forest plantations are fencing the area with barbed wire in advance. Strict enforcement of the acts is to be done and spreading of awareness regarding forest laws to the village community.
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2.4.6 Illegal Felling and Lopping of Trees
The pressure on the forest is mainly for fuel and large requirement of small timber for domestic purpose. Illegal felling and lopping of trees particularly Khair is one of the most serious problems faced by the department. Regular patrolling by the forest force, utilizing the assistance of local people/VFCs and strict enforcement of forest laws are ensured to check and curb the forest offences in these areas.
2.5 Distribution of different forest types
As per revised classification of forests by Champion & Seth (Champion & Seth 1968), the area covered under this Management plan has 5B/C2 (Northern dry mixed deciduous forests) which deteriorates at certain places into the category 5B/DS2 (Dry Deciduous Scrub) Khair, Sissoo Forests in foot hills, and Bela and Mand area (type 5/IS2) forest types. On the basis of climate, relief location & density of growth, mostly following forests types are found in this tract:
2.5.1 NORTHERN DRY MIXED DECIDUOUS FOREST (5B/C2)
This has the most widespread distribution with nearly half the forest cover of Shiwaliks. These types of forests are dominated by Acacia catechu, Anogeissus latifolia with the association of Lannea coromandelica, Aegle marmelos, Ehretia laevis, Mallotus philippensis, Nyctanthes arbour tristis, Dendrocalamus strictus etc.
2.5.2 DRY DECIDUOUS SCRUB FOREST (5B/DS2)
This is the second dominant forest type of the area mainly constituted by Lantana scrub. Dominant species constituting such vegetation are Acacia catechu, A. modesta, Carissa opaca, Dodonaea angustifolia, Nyctanthes arbor tristis, Woodfordia fruticosa, Ziziphus mauritiana, Z. Nummularia and Euphorbia royleana. In these scrub forests there is undergrowth of scrub in
Dasuya Management plan-2017-2027 19 the choe valley and sheltered slopes. On hills top and higher, Baggar or Bhabbar grass grows widely. Shisham is more wide spread and dense along choe beds.
2.5.3 KHAIR SISSOO FORESTS (5/1S2)
In many areas there are Khair-Sissoo forests in the foot hills. Dalbergia sissoo predominates, associated with Acacia catechu. The canopy is open and older woods have more or less definite under storey, which is mainly composed of few species of Tamarix dioica, Acacia farnesiana, Cannabis sativa and grass like Saccharum spontaneum, Erianthus munja etc.
2.5.4 CHIR PINE FORESTS (9/C1)
This type of forests is found in limited areas of Dasuya tehsil of Hoshiarpur district at altitudes between 500-800mt. These areas have moist climate, rainfall of 100 cm or above, favourable aspect. These are less disturbed area having difficult access. The chir-pine forest area supports some units of Resin & Turpentine oil manufacturing at Hoshiarpur city. Pinus roxburghii is associated with Mallotus philippensis and Acacia catechu, etc
2.5.5 DRY BAMBOO BRAKES (5E/9) Only one species Dendrocalamus strictus occurs in such forests and forms relatively low brakes with a sprinkling of the trees and shrubs of dry deciduous forests such as anogeissus latifolia, lannea coromandelica etc.
2.5.6 SUB TROPICAL EUPHORBIA SCRUB (C1/DS2/9)
Euphorbia royleana forms co-associations sometimes of considerable extent. Their distribution is related to edaphic factors, notably in dry rocky patches, where biotic pressure has been high.
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3 Maintenance, Conservation and Enhancement of Biodiversity
3.1 Forest composition and distribution
Assessment of Growing Stock of Private Forest Areas closed under section-4 of PLPA 1900, in 99 villages falling under Dasuya Forest Division has been done by laying sampling plots of size 10 mtr x 10 mtr in most of the villages of forest area having variable canopy densities and spp. The growing stock has improved significantly on account of plantations carried out in last few decades under various externally aided projects and State/Centrally sponsored schemes. In addition large scale agroforestry plantations have also been undertaken by the land owners.
3.2 Plant species diversity
Vegetation cover over the tract has been described by various authors like Tailor (1934-36) Hoon (1939) etc. The main tree species found are Khair (Acacia catechu), Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo), Kikar (Acacia nilotica) and Mango (Mangifera indica) etc. Other important tree species are Semal (Bombax ceiba), Amla (Emblica officinalis), Rajain (Holoptelea integrifolia), Kembal (Lannea grandis), Tun (Toona ciliata), Palahi (Acacia modesta), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Kinu (Diospyros tomentosa), Amaltas (Cassia fistula) Kangu (Flacuortia ramontchii), Dhak (Butea monosperma), Sannan (Eugenia Oogenesis), Wan (Salvadora oleoides), Beri (Zizyphus mauritiana), Dhaman (Grewia oppositifolia), Kachnar (Bauhinia variegata), and Chhall (Anogeissus latifolia) etc. Two bamboo species namely Dendrocalamus strictus and D. hamiltonii are also found in some areas in Dasuya Forest Division.
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Main shrubs are Beri (Zizyphus numularia), Kuri (Nyctanthes arbour tristis), Dhavi (Woodfordia fruticosa), Panch-phooli (Lantana camara), Garna (Carrissa opaca), Mehndar (Dodonaea viscosa), Kaner (Nerium indicum), Gandla (Murraya koenighii), Basuti (Adhatoda vasica), Satyanashi (Xanthium spp.), Aak (Ipomoea carnea),Bhang (Cannabis sativa) etc.
The main climbers found are Taur (Bauhinia vahlii), Giloe (Tinospora malabarica), Gauj (Millena auriculata) and Daghiari (Mimosa himalayana).
The main grasses and weeds are Bhabbar (Eulaliopsis binata), Sarkanda (Saccharum arundinaceum), (which is fed to paper mills at Saila Khurd, Mukerian etc) Kahi (Saccharum spontaneum), Salara (Heteropogon contortus), Dib (Typha elephantina), Khabbal (Cynodon dactylon), Bhakra (Tribulus teristris), Bathu (Chenopodium album), Kahdari (Solanum xanthocarpum) etc.
The detailed list of common trees, Shrubs, herbs, climbers and grasses found in this division is given as Annexure-3 A.
3.3 Status of biodiversity conservation in forests
Biodiversity means the variety of life on earth and the natural pattern it forms. The biodiversity is the fruit of billions of years of evolution shaped by natural processes. Biodiversity includes variety of ecosystem such as those occur in deserts, forests, wetlands, mountains, lakes, rivers and agricultural landscapes. In each ecosystem living creatures including humans form a community, interacting with one another and with the air, water and soil around them. The main objective of this Management Plan is to conserve the existing bio diversity in this forest division
Different successful trials for introduction of new exotic trees species have also been carried out in different sub-watersheds in this division for species like Dalbergia latifolia, Santalum album, Melia compostia, Lucenia luecocephala and many suitable species of Bamboo etc.
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3.4 Fauna and their habitats
The faunal diversity of the area includes Protozoan (84 species), Platyhelminthes (47 species), Nematodes (140 species), Annelids (36 species), Arthropods (1206 species), Pisces (143 species), Amphibians (14species), Reptiles (30species), Aves (461species) and Mammals (30 species) groups.
The area is having good population of Sambar, Nilgai, Wild pig, Barking deer, Jackal, Rhesus monkey and other small mammals, reptiles, and many birds.Big carnivores are not found in the area. There is presence of leopard in Talwara-I, Talwara-II & Badla ranges, but sometimes leopards also migrate from Himachal Pradesh to areas of Dasuya Forest Division. Rare animals like Pangolins and Pythons, which are included in the international red data list of I.C.U.N, are also found in this part of the Shiwaliks.
The endangered species of fauna in Punjab according to Prasad (1984) of ZSI are Desert cat, Caracal and those belonging to vulnerable category are wolf clawless otter, Leopard cat, Panther, Black-buck and Chinkara. 29 species are under schedules of Indian Wildlife Protection Act 1972 and 8 species are under CITES.
A great diversity of birds is also found in the biodiverse region of the shiwaliks in General and Dasuya in particular. During the year 1982, Bombay National Society in collaboration with Wildlife wing of Punjab conducted birds ringing programmes in Talwara, Mehngrowal and Nara areas. 280 birds of 38 species were ringed in Mehngrowal area in 8 days. Forests in Mehngrowal are composed of khair (Acacia catechu), Simal (Bombax ceiba), Ber (Zizyphus mauritiana) trees. In the dense bush canopy bulbul nests are seen in good number. The forest of nara is well stocked with shisham, Khair, Phalai, Jamun, Erythrina, Phoenix, Pipal etc. The scrub area is largely comprised of lantana bushes. The hillocks are
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The detailed list of common animals and birds is given in Annexure-3 B.
3.5 Threats and challenges to wildlife
Since the beginning of the 19th century ruthless destruction of wild life habitat has resulted in pronounced impoverishment and regression of wild animals. During the past the wild animals particularly the carnivores have been indiscriminately hunted and killed from this area to the point of extinction. Also the habitat of wild animals has been greatly affected by intensive agriculture, urbanization and construction of dams and canals. Most of the land of the State had been cleared for cultivation leaving only about 5.76 % of area under forest. Intensive agriculture on one hand depleted the habitat of herbivores whereas on the other hand it favored rodent pests. The herbivores, due to the depletion of their natural habitat and the destruction of the natural predator, sometimes raid the standing crops of the forest neighboring communities.
Some birds such as Yellow Watted Lapwing, Painted Stork, Crested Honey Buzzard, Golden Eagles, King Vulture, Horned Owl have become rare.
3.6 Protection and management of fauna
The Wild Life Protection Act, 1972 was enforced in Punjab State w.e.f. 1/4/1975 to save the wild life.Efforts to reduce man-animal conflict using various types of measures to reduce hostility of local population towards wild animals have been in place. Provision for water holes, availability of food and fodder in forestsfor wild animals, appropriate fencingin non arable area etc. are important preventive measures, which ensure that animal don‟t move to habitation and farm areas.presence of stray in these forests has strong adverse impact on biodiversity and forest ecostystem. Also due
Dasuya Management plan-2017-2027 25 to depletion of their natural habitat and destruction of natural predator, herbivores sometimes raid the standing crops. Many a times the agriculture crops are being damaged by the wild boar, blue bull, monkeys, and other deer speciesand feral cattles.
There is a wildlife division headquarter at Hoshiarpur which caters to the wildlife in the Hoshiarpur District and to meet the challenges posed to the wild animals.
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4 Maintenance and Enhancement of Forest Health and Vitality
4.1 Status of regeneration
(A) NATURAL REGENERATION
Natural regeneration is better in the foot hills along the water bodies when compared to the hilly areas. There is good root stock existing in some areas. Such areas having good potential for natural regeneration will be fenced tended and protected against the cattle damage.
(B) ARTIFICIAL REGENRATION
Artificial Regeneration may be taken up in all the villages and areas closed under section 4 & 5 of PLPA. After the completion of JBIC Project, afforestation works in section 4 & 5 areas in these closed villages is being done under other projects/ schemes such as Green India Mission etc. Condition for some bare minimum planting by farmers in private forest land after harvest have also been included in Para of the felling policy described later in chapter 8
In accordance of the above provisions, the details of the regeneration works undertaken during the previous plan period in the PLPA areas of Dasuya Division is given in the following table:
Table No. 4.1: Detail of Plantation 2007-08 to 2015-16 (Private Land)
No. of trees Sr Year of No. of Plant Range Site/Village felled as per No Plantation Planted permits issued 1 2007-08 Talwara-I Pohari 910 182 2 2007-08 Talwara-I Chattarpur 1420 284 3 2007-08 Talwara-II Jharera 55 11 4 2007-08 Talwara-II Chamuhi 275 55
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Total 2660 532 1 2008-09 Talwara-II Rajwal 225 45
2 2008-09 Talwara-II Beh Atta 1125 225
3 2008-09 Talwara-I Labhar 65420 13084
4 2008-09 Talwara-I Chattarpur 22890 4578
5 2008-09 Talwara-II Jharera 190 38
6 2008-09 Talwara-II Sukhchainpur 795 159 Bhol 7 2008-09 Talwara-II 1880 376 Bhadmania 8 2008-09 Talwara-II Dharampur 970 194
9 2008-09 Talwara-II Bhavnour 610 122
10 2008-09 Badla Chhangial 3975 795
11 2008-09 Talwara-I Passi Karora 535 107
12 2008-09 Talwara-I Pohari 8505 1701
13 2008-09 Badla Sanghwal 13885 2777
14 2008-09 Badla Dadial 22805 4561
15 2008-09 Badla Sansarpur 6270 1254
16 2008-09 Badla Makowal 6035 1207
17 2008-09 Badla Badla 16210 3242
18 2008-09 Badla Rampur Haler 16705 3341
19 2008-09 Talwara-II Barrian 24820 4964
20 2008-09 Talwara-II Tohlu 300 60
21 2008-09 Talwara-II Heer Beh 5415 1083
22 2008-09 Talwara-I Beh Nangal 1795 359
23 2008-09 Talwara-II Plahar 245 49
24 2008-09 Badla Hardoneknama 7505 1501
25 2008-09 Talwara-II Beh lakhan 2690 538
26 2008-09 Talwara-II Beh Ranga 1880 376
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27 2008-09 Badla Bassa 460 92
28 2008-09 Talwara-II Bhuter 245 49
29 2008-09 Talwara-II Bhambotar 3530 706
30 2008-09 Badla Chakfalla 210 42
31 2008-09 Talwara-I Palli 1090 218
32 2008-09 Badla Sahora Dadial 140 28
33 2008-09 Talwara-I Beh Fatto 1555 311
34 2008-09 Talwara-II Beh Khushala 495 99
35 2008-09 Talwara-II Bhatoli 1700 340
36 2008-09 Talwara-I Rakari 885 177
37 2008-09 Badla Aglour 4440 888
38 2008-09 Badla Tugral 1230 246
Total 249660 49932
1 2009-10 Talwara-II Alera 1340 268
2 2009-10 Talwara-II Bhatoli 825 165
3 2009-10 Talwara-I Kartoli 1610 322
4 2009-10 Talwara-II Bringli 1360 272
5 2009-10 Talwara-II Chamuhi 4195 839
6 2009-10 Talwara-II Jharera 1755 351
7 2009-10 Talwara-II Dharampur 11240 2248
8 2009-10 Talwara-II Sukhchainpur 205 41
9 2009-10 Talwara-II Bhol Bhadmania 590 118
10 2009-10 Talwara-II Berring 16100 3220
11 2009-10 Talwara-I Chattarpur 2190 438
12 2009-10 Badla Dadial 900 180
13 2009-10 Badla Rampur Haler 19160 3832
14 2009-10 Badla Sansarpur 170 34
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15 2009-10 Talwara-II Barrian 4700 940
16 2009-10 Talwara-I Pohari 1420 284
17 2009-10 Badla Sanghwal 5030 1006
18 2009-10 Badla Chhangial 1245 249
19 2009-10 Talwara-II Beh Mawa 1615 323
Total 75650 15130
1 2010-11 Talwara-II Berring 1130 226
2 2010-11 Talwara-II Bhol Bhadmania 750 150
3 2010-11 Talwara-II Bhavnour 80 16
4 2010-11 Talwara-II Alera 390 78
5 2010-11 Talwara-II Jharera 195 39
6 2010-11 Talwara-II Sukhchainpur 7315 1463
7 2010-11 Talwara-II Dharampur 415 83
Total 10275 2055
1 2011-12 Talwara-I Chattarpur 1615 323
2 2011-12 Badla Chhangial 765 153
3 2011-12 Talwara-II Sukhchainpur 6390 1278
4 2011-12 Talwara-II Dharampur 5280 1056
5 2011-12 Talwara-II Bhol Bhadmania 6320 1264
Total 20370 4074
1 2012-13 Talwara-I Beh Nangal 2530 506 Nangal 2 2012-13 Talwara-II 1085 217 Khanoura 3 2012-13 Talwara-II Bhol Bhadmania 9400 1880
4 2012-13 Talwara-II Sukhchainpur 5150 1030
5 2012-13 Talwara-II Alera 110 22
6 2012-13 Talwara-II Dharampur 4775 955
7 2012-13 Talwara-I Beh Fatto 4845 969
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8 2012-13 Talwara-I Beh Dullo 1130 226
9 2012-13 Talwara-I Jharera 595 119
10 2012-13 Talwara-I Chattarpur 240 48
11 2012-13 Talwara-I Pohari 175 35 Neknama 12 2012-13 Badla 1985 397 Sainso 13 2012-13 Talwara-II Beh Vidhiya 630 126
14 2012-13 Talwara-II Beh Ranga 1465 293
15 2012-13 Talwara-II Beh Khushala 3355 671
16 2012-13 Talwara-II Bhambotar 4870 974
17 2012-13 Talwara-II Rajwal 315 63
18 2012-13 Badla Hardo neknama 3930 786
19 2012-13 Badla Bassa 1780 356
20 2012-13 Badla Badla 15300 3060
21 2012-13 Talwara-II Tohlu 540 108
22 2012-13 Talwara-I Rakari 1535 307
23 2012-13 Badla Tundial 2770 554 24 2012-13 Talwara-II Beh Atta 1490 298 25 2012-13 Badla Sahora Dadial 500 100 26 2012-13 Talwara-II Kothi 820 164 27 2012-13 Badla Chak Falla 740 148
Total 72060 14412
1 2013-14 Talwara-II Nathuwal 890 178
2 2013-14 Talwara-I Kando Karora 1300 260
3 2013-14 Talwara-I Ghugwal 8875 1775
4 2013-14 Talwara-II Beh Vidhiya 3300 660 Neknama 5 2013-14 Badla 805 161 Sainso 6 2013-14 Talwara-I Rakri 830 166
7 2013-14 Talwara-I Beh Fatto 4975 995
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8 2013-14 Talwara-II Bhambotar 1500 300
9 2013-14 Talwara-II Rajwal 345 69
10 2013-14 Talwara-I Tung 1310 262
11 2013-14 Talwara-II Beh Lakhan 620 124
12 2013-14 Talwara-II Palli 670 134
13 2013-14 Talwara-II Narnoul 1265 253
14 2013-14 Badla Makowal 4700 940
15 2013-14 Badla Sansarpur 9610 1922
16 2013-14 Badla Badla 7850 1570
17 2013-14 Talwara-I Beh Nangal 4790 958 Bhol 18 2013-14 Talwara-II 5210 1042 Bhadmania 19 2013-14 Talwara-II Dharampur 5455 1091
20 2013-14 Talwara-II Sukhchainpur 19930 3986
21 2013-14 Talwara-I Jugial 70 14
22 2013-14 Talwara-II Chamuhi 915 183
23 2013-14 Talwara-II Heer beh 3150 630
24 2013-14 Talwara-II Narangpur 555 111
25 2013-14 Talwara-I Chattarpur 10975 2195
26 2013-14 Badla Dadial 28775 5755
27 2013-14 Talwara-II Beh Khushala 990 198
28 2013-14 Talwara-II Beh Chuhar 3365 673
29 2013-14 Talwara-I Beh Dullo 2305 461
30 2013-14 Talwara-I Labhar 22320 4464
31 2013-14 Talwara-I Barrian 7045 1409
32 2013-14 Talwara-I Pohari 5880 1176
33 2013-14 Talwara-II Amroh 420 84
34 2013-14 Talwara-II Kothi 890 178
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35 2013-14 Badla Bassa 150 30
36 2013-14 Badla Rampur 4920 984
37 2013-14 Badla Chak falla 6800 1360
38 2013-14 Badla Chhangial 860 172
39 2013-14 Badla Sahora Dadial 115 23
40 2013-14 Talwara-I Namoli 2105 421 Hardo 41 2013-14 Badla 860 172 Neknama 42 2013-14 Badla Sanghwal 4840 968
43 2013-14 Talwara-II Beh Daria 430 86
44 2013-14 Badla Tundial 505 101
45 2013-14 Talwara-II Beh Ranga 710 142
46 2013-14 Badla Chakfala 335 67
Total 194515 38903
1 2014-15 Talwara-II Berring 5655 1131
2 2014-15 Talwara-II Heer beh 405 81
3 2014-15 Talwara-II Beh Chur 295 59
4 2014-15 Talwara-I Alera 555 111
5 2014-15 Talwara-II Dharampur 14970 2994
6 2014-15 Talwara-II Beh Vidhiya 11135 2227
7 2014-15 Talwara-I Passi Karora 860 172
8 2014-15 Talwara-I Chamuhi 780 156
9 2014-15 Talwara-I Sukhchainpur 555 111 Bhol 10 2014-15 Talwara-II 1450 290 Bhadmania 11 2014-15 Talwara-I Ghugwal 20935 4187
12 2014-15 Talwara-I Labhar 1135 227
13 2014-15 Badla Dadial 8135 1627
14 2014-15 Talwara-II Palli 780 156
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15 2014-15 Talwara-I Chattarpur 1840 368
16 2014-15 Badla Rampur 12760 2552
17 2014-15 Talwara-II Barrian 2170 434
18 2014-15 Badla Chhangial 910 182
19 2014-15 Badla Sansarpur 2655 531 20 2014-15 Talwara-I Kartoli 8435 1687 21 2014-15 Talwara-I Jugial 6300 1260 22 2014-15 Talwara-I Sikri 1505 301 23 2014-15 Badla Aglour 3325 665 24 2014-15 Talwara-II Bhera 390 78 Total 107935 21587 1 2015-16 Talwara-II Jharera 265 53 2 2015-16 Talwara-II Sukhchainpur 1315 263 3 2015-16 Talwara-I Pohari 440 88 4 2015-16 Badla Bassa 600 120 5 2015-16 Talwara-I Chattarpur 11170 2234 6 2015-16 Badla Barrian 905 181 7 2015-16 Talwara-I Labhar 135 27 8 2015-16 Talwara-II Dharampur 405 81 9 2015-16 Badla Dadial 10365 2073 Bhol 10 2015-16 Talwara-II 750 150 Bhadmania 11 2015-16 Talwara-II Berring 690 138 Total 27040 5408 Grand Total 760165 152033
The regeneration status of above plantation works is given in the following reference images of plantaion sites of PLPA areas in Dasuya forest division.
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Range: Badla Range: Talwara-II Site: Rampur Site: Sukhchainpur
Range: Talwara-II Range: Talwara-I Site: Bhol Bhadmania Site: Chattarpur
4.2 Details of Area affected by pests/diseases/fire /grazing/weeds etc.
Fire, weed infestation and grazing etc. pose major threat to productivity and quality of forest habitats in this tract. In absence of good vegetative cover due to illicit grazing, over grazing and browsing in the forest areas, soil which is well-bonded by vegetative cover becomes loose and highly prone to erosion. Weeds and exotics likeLantana, Partheniumand
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Mesquite have taken over at many places and their removal and uprooting becomes major task. Following is the detail of area affected by forest fire during last ten years in this division-
Table 4.1 Forest Fires (Dasuya)
Area affected by forest fire S. No. of forest Year Area affected (ha) No. fires 1 2007-08 1 0.80 2 2008-09 28 1043 3 2009-10 4 6 4 2010-11 20 407.95 5 2011-12 14 414.17 6 2012-13 4 27.21 7 2013-14 32 1382.81 8 2014-15 0 0 9 2015-16 3 16 10 2016-17 20 195.58 Total 126 3493.52 Source: Dasuya Forest Division. 4.3 Forest degradation and its Rivers
Prior to the middle of 18th century, the Shiwalik hills in Punjab were strictly preserved for hunting and no cultivation, grazing or exploitation of timber was permitted. At that time the hills were covered with thick lush Acacia, Shisham and Pine forests with a profuse undercover of shrubs and grasses replete with wild life. However, after the Sikh Wars (1845-49) the Sardars and Rajas who owned the hunting lands were evicted and the forests were handed over to the villagers in addition to their village common lands. In less than two generations unrestricted tree felling and overgrazing have played havoc with the vegetation. Besides increasing human
Dasuya Management plan-2017-2027 37 population, the livestock density far exceeding the current carrying capacity of the land, frequent forest fires and improper land use and management have resulted in steady but obvious natural resource degradation especially that of land and water resources and exhaustion of floral and faunal wealth. The area once dotted with perennial springs and gentle streams got converted into ever widening and deepening ferocious torrents (Choes). The situation further deteriorated after independence (Mittal et al., 2000). Consequently, the Shiwaliks are facing ecological environmental socio- economic, fertility and productivity problems emanating from anthropogenic pressure on the natural resources.
Presence of stray cattle in these forests area is having strong adverse impact on biodiversity and forest ecosystem. Therefore part of private community land/forest may be demarcated and well marked where stray cattle can be confined for protection of regeneration and biodiversity. Such area can be appropriately fenced for the purpose.
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5 Conservation and Maintenance of Soil and Water Resources
5.1 Area treated under soil and water conservation measures
The Shiwalik hills are formed of easily erodible and weakly cemented sand stones and inter bedded clay and silt strata. Even with good vegetative cover, the heavy storms of the monsoon season cause significant erosion and peakly flash flows. About 30 percent of the precipitation in the catchment flows immediately as runoff, a part of which infiltrates into the ground through the choe beds in the plains and the rest outflows to the main rivers, viz. Sutlej and Beas either through the two Beins, drainage channels or directly.
5.2 Duration of water flow in the selected seasonal streams
The drainage channels in the Shiwalik range originate in the sloping land in the upper reaches of the watersheds and develop into gullies. A series of such gullies or channels may combine further down to take the form of gorges or ravines. Such ravines merge into seasonal streams towards the lowers reaches of watershed which ultimately merge as meandering torrents (Choes) on entering the plains. The main water resources in the area are springs, nallahs, wells tube-wells and rivers. An appreciable part of the flow from choes seeps into the ground and augments the ground water resources in the Bist Doab Tract and the land south east to the Sutlej River. The water resources in the Kandi Tract mainly consist of the surface flow in the choes.
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The region has large number of choes and khads (torrents) which form a special feature of the drainage in this part of Punjab. There are nearly one hundred choes spreading over a distance of about 130 KM in district Nawanshahar and Hoshiarpur which rise in the KatarDhar and other ranges of Shiwaliks and flow south westward. They have parallel drainage pattern in kandi and piedmont plain but in the Shiwalik hill region they show dendrite pattern. These torrents criss-cross the Punjab Kandi and beyond Pathankot-Hoshiarpur-Roparroad they dissipate in the flattish alluvial plain or join the White Bein or Black Bein. The choes have water only when it rains. They are otherwise dry. Each choe is a broad river of sand with a shallow ever shifting bed and undefined low banks. During the heavy rains are in spate and come down armed with masses of sand thus causing rapid erosion on the plains below forming an immense “pan-fan”. On the steeper slopes they have cut deep incisions forming badly land topography. On the gentler slopes they split into undefined channels. Hence, vast lands are rendered infertile.
5.3 Water level in the vicinity of forest area
The water table gradient in Kandi area is maintained largely by the direct infiltration of rainfall. Heavy abstraction in parts of Kandiarea reduce the net inflow, as a result the water table gradient gradually flattens thereby further increasing the Depth of water in the upper reaches of the Kandi area i.e. foot hill zone in particular. The water table in the Kandi area varies from 30 mt. to 90mt. below ground level in the upper reaches of the area along foothill zone and 5mt. to 10mt. below ground level in the lower reaches of the area.
On the basis of groundwater resources the shiwalik region can be divided into two tracts:
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Area lying between Ravi and Beas (UBDC TRACT)
The upper Bari Doab Canal (UBDC) area is divided into the following physiographic units:
(a) Shiwaliks (b) Kandi area of Piedmont (c) Sirowal and (d) Alluvial Plain
The Shiwaliks are poorly cemented and permeability of the formation is very low. In the Kandi belt, the zone of saturation lies at greater depth with Sirowalas the potential recharge zone. The depth of groundwater is more than 30 meters except in streams and hill torrent beds where it is about 4 to 5 metres below the land surface. In Sirowal the ground water lies within 8m land surface. The Sirowal area further merges into the alluvial plains.
Area lying between Beas and Sutlej (BIST DOAB)
The part of Shiwalik hills is formed by poorly cemented sand stones and siltstones and the permeability of the sand is very low. The depth of water table in the hills is very deep except where it is intercepted by deeply incised valleys. Water table within the Shiwaliks is held up by the low horizontal permeability zone formed by steeply dipping beds at the foot of the hills.
The Kandi area, due to its sandy and gravelly nature serves as a potential ground water recharge zone.
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•Optimization CHAPTER of Forest VI Resources Utilization
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6 Optimization of Forest Resources Utilization
6.1 Demand and supply of timber and important non-timber forest produce
Population is predominantly dependent on rain fed agriculture. Horticulture is also being practiced side by side. Agroforestry primarily of Poplar has also been undertaken on a large scale. There are lots of saw mills, furniture makers both small and big, which employ a large chunk of work-force. Grazing is not a very predominant feature for the employment purpose but graziers from hills come with their herds in winter. The pressure on the forest is mostly from the inhabitants for the supply of small & large timber, fodder and fuel wood. Baggar grass is basically used for Ban making, paper and pulp industries. Munj etc. are also used for paper pulp and rope. Leaves of Bauhinia vahlii are used to make leaf plates and dishes.
6.2 Recorded removal of Wood/ Fuel wood/ NTFP/Bamboo
6.2.1 Wood & Bamboo Removal
Removal of timber trees, bamboo and grass for bonafide purpose, is the main need of locals for which permits are granted by the department. In areas where 'Chil' (Pinus spp.) is available, resin tapping is also common. Katha extraction is also one of the common activities in these forests where these trees are available. Following is detail about recorded removal of wood and bamboo from these forests during last ten years.
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Table 6.1 –Recorded Removal of Wood/ Bamboo (from area closed under sec 4 & 5 of PLPA) S. No. Year Permits Trees Timber Bamboo Issued Felled Volume (m3) (culms) 1 2007-08 55 532 2639.03 214082 2 2008-09 276 49932 8927.97 94762 3 2009-10 141 15130 4627.78 37407 4 2010-11 62 2055 738.00 74182 5 2011-12 48 4074 595.60 37906 6 2012-13 136 14412 4277.00 25570 7 2013-14 241 38903 10041.26 23126 8 2014-15 78 21587 5031.15 35535 9 2015-16 37 5408 313.00 46077 10 2016-17 0 0 0 0 Total 1074 152033 37190.79 588647
Source: Dasuya Forest Division Year wise comparison of timber removal in the Plain Area
60000
50000
40000
30000 Trees Felled (In Numbers)
20000 Timber Volume (in M3)
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Year wise comparison of Bamboo removal
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200000
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100000 Bamboo (culms)
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6.2.2 NTFP Removal &Use
Baggar is one the most important Non Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) in this area and is used in the paper industry as well as for rope making by local people.Most of the Villagers are dependent on the forests for their livelihood and are involved in „Baan Making‟ or Rope Making from Baggar grass which is brought by the local community from the forests. The JFMC generally auctions the Non Timber Forest Produce comprising of fruits and grasses from the Protected Forests. The amount generated through auction is used for the development of village as well as for the development and betterment of forest.
6.2.2.1 Katha Extraction
Katha bhatties are permitted in the area during the felling season. The number of bhatties and their location is decided keeping in view the availability of khair timber.
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6.2.2.2 Resin Tapping
Resin is extracted from „Chil trees‟. The regulation for resin tapping is laid down in the Punjab Forest Manual. Following are details of permit issued for resin extraction from the area under previous management plan-
Table 6.2 –Details of Resin Tapping Permits (From area closed under sec 4 & 5 of PLPA) Sr. No. Year No of No of Blaze Volume Permits (Quintal) 1 2007-08 0 0 0.00 2 2008-09 29 6868 171.70 3 2009-10 10 1474 36.85 4 2010-11 31 5637 140.93 5 2011-12 25 5306 132.65 6 2012-13 14 2181 54.53 7 2013-14 9 1397 34.93 8 2014-15 16 2841 71.03 9 2015-16 22 3648 91.20 10 2016-17 0 0 0.00 Source: Dasuya Forest Division
Year wise comparison of Resin tapping in the Plan Area
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6.2.2.3 Charcoal Making
The permitsto make charcoal from dead dry Chil trees or cut material of the Chil trees are given on certain conditions laid down in rules. These provisions include-
Charcoal bhatties not to be permitted in summer/fire season to prevent forest fires.
Charcoal bhatties to be located near choe beds where water is available to put-off fire in case of any mishap etc.
6.3 Import and export of wood and wood products
Local market of wood is very well established. Main mandis of this region are in Hoshiarpur, Hariana and Tanda. Timber species, which are generally traded for furniture and construction works, are Shisham and Eucalyptus. Road network is extensive. Normal means of transportation are Train, Tractor, Truck, Car, Bus, and Bullock Cart etc.
6.4 Valuation of the products
Permits are issued for felling of trees to the landowners and cost of exploitation is born by them. Permits are issued according to the Management Plan approved by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. Land owners sell the trees at their own in market.
Generally the round timber of all sizes and lengths, brought to the market by local people, is sold by weight in quintals. The people are more interested in bringing the timber to market as soon as they fell the trees without losing moisture and thus to get more weight age. The rates of timber have increased manifold in the past decades. Two factors viz. increasing demand and inadequate availability of timber have played evidently a big role for such rise.
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6.4.1 Wood-Based Industries Regulations Rules
In compliance of the order dated 30/12/2007 passed by the Hon‟ble Supreme Court of India, the State has formulated rules called Punjab Regulation of Saw mills, Veneer & Plywood Industries Rules, 2006 to regulate wood based industries in the state vide Punjab Govt. Notification No. G.S.R.34/C.A.16/1927Ss 41,42, 51 and 76/2006 dated 07/07/2006. The licences are being issued only after the approval of Central Empowered Committee and are as per Judgement of Hon‟ble Supreme Court dated 12- 12-1996 in respect of Writ Petition (Civil) No. 202 of 1995 i.e. T.N Godavarman Vs. Union of India & Others. This is done to monitor the demand and supply and working of these units.
The latest guidelines for Wood Based Industries (Establishment And Regulation) Guidelines 2016 prepared by MoEF & CC, Govt. of India as per orders of Hon'ble Supreme court dated 05.10.2015 are being followed for regularisation of wood based industries. Based on these guidelines, the existing state rules of 2006 are in the process of being amended.
The wood based industries which are established after 30.10.2002 have to deposit onetime payment for the issuing of licence to these wood based industries. As per the guidelines following rates are fixed for onetime payment for issuing the licence to the wood based industries.
Table 6.3- Rates for Licence to Wood Based Industries
Sr. Category of Rate No. Unit 1 Saw Mills Rs. 10,000/- for each Vertical band saw. Rs. 1,50,000/- for each Horizontal band saw. 2 Veneer Units Rs. 3,00,000/- per each peeler/slicer. 3 Plywood Rs. 9,00,000/- per press (no additional amount to be recovered for permissible peeler, VBS and HBS). Source: Dasuya Forest Division
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Keeping in view the above said guidelines list of licence issued to the wood based industry in Dasuya Forest Division is given at Annexure-6A.
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• Maintenance and CHAPTER Enhancement of VII Social, Economic, Culture and Spiritual Benefits
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7 Maintenance and Enhancement of Social, Economic, Culture and Spiritual Benefits
7.1 Number of JFM Committees and Area(s) protected by them
To reduce the pressure on the forests and to make the process of natural regeneration a sustainable one, the involvement of people is must. Therefore the Forest protection Committees which represent all the stake holders of the village, have been constituted.
At present there are 47 Joint Forest Management Committees and 41 Forest Protection Committees in Dasuya Forest Division. The list of these Committees is given as Annexure-7A. These committees were granted some funds during the year 2016-17 under JFM for some Entry Point Activities. It is heartening to note that the people have contributed a lot, for the process of creation of assets.
Under Entry Point Activities the funds utilized for construction of community centres and welfare of the community etc. The JFM Committees utilized committee fund for different development works in the village like construction of bus- passengers‟ waiting shed, maintenance of drainages, drinking water, construction of room-veranda& bathroom, desks in schools, construction of the boundary wall around villages, community centres, installation of hand pumps, solar street lights, purchase of tables-chairs for community, construction of cremation sheds, repair of wells etc. details of which is follows.
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Table 7.1- Details of Assets created under EPA and IGA
Works done by JFMC (Utilized Committee Fund) Sr. Name of Name of Nature of Work No. Range Village
1 Badla Dadial Construction of School building, construction of NMPB building, Purchased of Chairs,
2 Badla Neknama Laying of Pipeline for drinking Senso water,
3 Badla Aglour Construction of Path And slab from aglour to Gugga Peer, construction of community centre.
4 Badla Rampur Construction of boundary wall of Haler G.E.S, repair of dispensary, Construction of common bathroom and toilet, Plantation of roads, desk in anganwari centre, Purchased of sewing machines, embroidery machines, interlock and fans.
5 Badla Sangwal Construction of community hall and approach concrete slab.
6 Badla Makowal Construction of Pakki street in Harijan Mohala, Repair of Saran.
7 Badla Chhangial Construction of Room in Primary School.
8 Badla Sansarpur Construction of Dhramshala, Purchased of Fans, sewing machine, interlock Machine, embroidery machine.
9 Badla Ragowal Construction of drain for flowing of dirty water.
10 Badla Bassa Construction of cool desalting of pond and creation of dam.
11 Badla Hardo Construction of concrete khal to Neknama collect and protect natural water.
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12 Talwara-1 Labbar Construction of saran at mohala Subedarni.
13 Talwara-1 Pohari Preparation of slab.
14 Talwara-1 Chatterpur Preparation of slab.
15 Talwara-1 Rakhri Preparation of sran, Construction of approach path, Purchase of chairs and solar lights.
16 Talwara-1 Beh Fatto Construction of slab, sran, and boundarywall in school.
17 Talwara-1 Beh Vidhia Preparation of slab.
18 Talwara-1 Beh Atta Repair and cleaning of cattle pond, construction of slab, laying of Pipeline for drinking water.
19 Talwara-1 Beh Dullo Construction of slab, repair of sran, and construction of wall, purchase of swing machine, embroidery machine, fan and solar lights.
20 Talwara-2 Beh Nangal Construction of boundarywall in school, slab and sran, purchase of sewing machine, embroidery machine, fan and solar lights.
21 Talwara-2 Beh Lakhan Construction of concrete slab and wall of pond, purchase of sewing machine, embroidery machine, fan and solar lights.
22 Talwara-2 Bringli Construction of approach concrete slab.
23 Talwara-2 Kartoli Construction of common bathroom, slab and clearing and repair of cattle pond.
24 Talwara-2 Amroh Construction of approach concrete slab.
25 Talwara-2 Barring Construction of approach concrete slab and NMPB building.
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26 Talwara-2 Bhater Construction of dispensary.
27 Talwara-2 Tohlu Repair of sran and cattle pond.
28 Talwara-2 Plahar Construction of approach concrete slab.
29 Talwara-2 Kothi Construction of approach concrete slab.
30 Talwara-2 Nangal Construction of approach concrete Kanora slab and sran.
31 Talwara-2 Bhatoli Construction of approach concrete slab, repair of cattle pond and bathroom.
32 Talwara-2 Bhol Kalota Construction of approach concrete slab.
33 Talwara-2 Dugral Construction of approach concrete slab.
34 Talwara-2 Narangpur Construction of approach concrete slab, path and NMPB building.
35 Talwara-2 Chamuhi Construction of approach concrete slab and path.
36 Talwara-2 Alera Construction of approach concrete slab and path.
37 Talwara-2 Beh Ranga Construction of approach concrete slab and path.
38 Talwara-2 Beh Chur Construction of approach concrete slab and path.
39 Talwara-2 Beh Chur Construction of approach concrete Taglorpati slab, path, repair of cattle pond and school rooms.
40 Talwara-2 Bhol Construction of approach concrete Badhmaina slab.
41 Talwara-2 Bhambotar Construction of community hall and approach concrete slab.
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42 Talwara-2 Bhambotar Construction of approach concrete Bhambotpatti slab.
43 Talwara-2 Beh Kushala Construction of approach concrete slab.
44 Talwara-2 Beh Kushala Construction of approach concrete Rerupatti slab.
45 Talwara-2 Beh Kushala Construction of approach concrete slab.
46 Talwara-2 Dhrampur Construction of approach concrete slab.
47 Talwara-2 Dhalal Construction of approach concrete slab.
48 Talwara-2 Bhavnour Construction of approach concrete slab.
49 Talwara-2 Heer Beh Construction of approach concrete slab, purchase of utensils and other materials.
50 Talwara-2 Beh mawa Construction of approach concrete slab.
51 Talwara-2 Ban Construction of approach concrete Karanpur slab.
52 Talwara-2 Rajwal Construction of bathroom for cremation ground.
53 Mukerian Sandwal Development of sericulture and construction of community hall.
Source: Dasuya Forest Division
Village Bhambotar Community hall VillageSanghwal Community hall Images of woks done/assests created through JFMc/SHG’s
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JFMC utilized funds to provide training to youth self help groups, weaker sections for variousIncome Generation Activities like cutting & tailoring, vermin composting, bag making, nurseryraising, surf making, phenyl making, soap making, pickle making, dairying and carpet making etc. ensuring sustainability of income to strengthen the JFMC‟s The fund is also utilized to purchase tent house and to organise awareness camps which result into decrease pressure on forests through theft and illicit cutting of trees. The JFMCs provide employment to villagers and fully cooperate to forest officials for the betterment and protection of forests.
7.2 Status of Empowerment of JFMCs
To reduce the pressure on the forests and to make the process of regeneration in the forest areas sustainable the participation of people is obligatory. Therefore, the Joint Forest Management Committee, Village Forest Committees which represent all the stake holders of the village, have been constituted, the details of which have been attached as Annexure 7A. Furthermore, it is of paramount importance that alternative sources of income generation for the people living in the vicinity of the forests are created. Hence, Village Level Committees have been granted corpus fund for financing Self Help Groups in these villages to generate income to the individuals and committees. The Self Help Groups motivate landless and poor people for undertaking Income Generation Activitieslike, ban (rope) making, basket making, pickle, jam, jelly making etc. based on locally available materials. Other activities like computer training, beauty parlour and soft toy making etc. are also conducted for capacity building and for the benefit of the stakeholders. Details of various such trainings organised during last management plan period is given below.
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Table 7.2- Details of Trainings for Income Generation Activities
S.No. Year Name of Training Number of Remarks Impact Participants 1 2007- Computer Training, 185 Trainings The positive 08 Surf making, had been impact of income Phenyl Making, given under generating Sirkamaking, Vermi- JBIC activies in kandi compost, Project area is women empowerment, 2 2008- Pickle making, 92 Trainings though the 09 interior decoration, had been extent of Cutting and given under changes is not Tailoring, Beauty JBIC significantly Parlour Project high. The 3 2009- Cutting and 87 Trainings activities have 10 Tailoring, Interior had been enabled women decoration, food given under to have a better preservation, PUN- access to basic Beauty parlour CAMPA needs and make important Project contribution to 4 2010- Nursery raising, 128 Trainings household 11 Baan making, rope had been decision making, making, food given under especially the preservation, PUN- decision Cutting and CAMPA regarding their Tailoring Project personal needs 5 2011- Bamboo handicraft, 75 Trainings and avalling 12 Juice making, had been treatment and Chatni making, Surf given under recreational facilities. It is and phenyl making PUN- also found that, CAMPA husbands of Project most of these 6 2012- Bamboo handicraft, 53 Trainings women possess 13 Pickle making & had been full control over Food preservation given under income and sole PUN- right of decision CAMPA making, poverty Project alleviation, free 7 2013- Food preservation & 45 Trainings time utillized, uplift their 14 Bamboo Handicrafts had been social-economic given under status. Due to PUN- IGA trainings CAMPA decreased the Project dependence on 8 2014- Bamboo handicraft, 45 Trainings forest they 15 food preservation, had been contribute in bamboo candy given under forest PUN- preservation and
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CAMPA develoment. As a Project concluding 9 2015- Pickle, juice and 35 Trainings remark of this it 16 Chatni making had been can be said that marital status given under (Women living PUN- with husband or CAMPA without Project husband) and 10 2016- Amla candy, Amla 25 Trainings ethnic affiliation 17 Barfi and Juice had been act as influential making given under facors of women PUN- empowerment. CAMPA Project Source: Dasuya Forest Division
In addition to this the entry point activities like construction of community centres, school rooms, micro-lift irrigations and other developmental works under various schemes including Greening India Mission, Greening Punjab Mission in these villages have proved as a tool to bring local people closer to the forest staff which shall have a positive impact on biodiversity conservation. Details of all trainings to various JFMC‟s is given as Annexure 7B
Meetings with village panchayat, VFCs and other local institutions are regularly being held by the concerned field officers of the division through facilitators for consultation on important issues. Issues are discussed and their demands are taken in to consideration regularly. The main felling program, felling policy, marking and felling rules, fire management, weed management were explained to the stakeholders/VFCs. Apart from this, the proposed plantation programs, developmental works, ecotourism activities, capacity building programs mentioned in Management Plan have been discussed with the stakeholders and their suggestions have been incorporated.
Responsibility of protection of retained trees as per felling policy for Mustrka Malkan Land will be of Forest Department and JFMC of that village. Out of the total security amount collected from JFMC against the permits,
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50% share will be used for protection and maintenance of forests and rest 50% amount will be used for numbering and marking with white band on the retained trees six monthly keeping these mark fresh.
7.3 Ecotourism Areas and Activities
Eco-tourism-ecologically balanced tourism in wilderness areas with a motive of enjoying natural beauty is latest useful tool in nature conservation. It is helpful in bringing proximity between citizens and nature. There is huge potential of eco-tourism in this hilly tract for which people may be encouraged to explore so that they also contribute towards conservation of forests. Therefore facilities for eco-tourism which blend with the environment can be constructed. Walking trails, temporary camping sites with requisite facilities for eco-tourists can be developed in suitable areas.
7.4 Other Rights and Concessions
The People of the area have the rights with respect to the following in accordance with the notification of the particular area under PLPA, 1900. :
1. GRAZING RIGHTS: The land owners of the area notified under PLPA, 1900 may obtain permits for grazing of cattle.
2. FUELWOOD: The landowners of areas notified under PLPA, 1900 are entitled to collect fuel wood for bonafide domestic purposes.
3.TIMBER : The landowner are entitled to obtain permits from concerned Divisional Forest Officer for felling of trees for bonafide domestic purposesand also sale in accordance with the felling policy of the State Government and felling programme as approved by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Punjab.
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8 Adequacy of Policy, Legal Institutional Framework 8.1 Existing Policy and Legal Framework and their compliance
The whole of the tract which is mostly undulating is closed under section 4 of PLPA 1900. The areas comprising upper reaches which is more vulnerable to soil erosion is closed under section 5. The lists of 99 villages which are having their areas closed under section 4 & 5 have been given in Annexure-1.
The ownership of the area dealt with is private, common or Panchayat land. The closed area has been classified as “Private Forest” meaning thereby that these areas are not owned by the State Government but are managed by the Punjab forest department and are closed under section 4 & 5 of Punjab Land Preservation Act 1900 as per the provisions of the Act and approved Management Plan by Govt. of India.To give effect to the provisions of section 4&5 of the said Act, Punjab Govt. has issued notifications for specific periods in conformity with the broad outline of the Act. The purpose of this closure is to protect this area from soil erosion and degradation. The closed area is classified as “Private Forest” as on account of being included in annexure ‘G’ of the State affidavit submitted on the subject to the Hon‟ble Supreme Court.According to Apex Court‟s judgment dated 12-12-1996 in respect of Writ Petition NO. 202 of 1995 i.e. T.N. Godaverman Thirumulkpad v/s Union of India others, the 'closed area' classified as “Private Forest” in the annual administrative report is „Forest‟.Therefore the provisions of Forest Conservation Act, 1980 are also applicable with regard to diversion of forest area for non-forest purpose unless permitted under ancillary activities for broader objective of conservation in the management plan approved by the competent authority.
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In compliance of the above-mentioned Court‟s order, the present management plan for private area is prepared on the basis of relevant provisions and Punjab Government notifications in this regard. The land covered under this Management Plan is private forest owned by private individuals, communities and panchayats and they are responsible for protection of the forest areas under their holding.
8.2 Prohibitions applicable in areas closed under sections 4 of PLPA
To give effect to the provisions of section 4 of the said Act, Punjab Government issued notifications for specific period under specific section prohibiting certain activities in the notified areas in conformity with the broad outline of scientific management. All or any of the following activities are prohibited in various areas closed under section 4 vide different notifications:
Section 4: In respect of areas notified under scetion 3 of PLPA generally or whole or any part of such area, the state government may by general or special order temporarily regulate, restrict or prohibit-
A. The clearing or breaking up or cultivating of land not ordinarily under cultivation prior to the publication of this notification under section 3.
B. The quarrying of stone or the burning of lime at places where such stones had not ordinarily been so quarried or burnt prior to the publication of this notification under section 3.
C. The cutting of trees or timber or collection or removal or subject to any manufacturing process, otherwise tha as prescribed in clause (b) of this sub section of any forest produce other than grass, save for bonafide domestic or agricultural purpose ofright holder in such area
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D. Setting up of fire on trees, timber or forest produces.
E. The admission, herding, pasturing or retention of sheep, goats or camels
F. The examination of forest produce passing out of any such area; and
G. The granting of permits to the inhabitants of towns and villages situated within the limits or vicinity of any such area, to tyake any tree, timber or forest prioduce for their own use there from or to pasture sheep, goats or to camles or to cultivate or erect buildings therein and the production and return of such permits by such person.
8.3 Prohibitions applicable in areas closed under sections 5 of PLPA-1900
section 5: In respect of any specified village or villages, or part or parts thereof, comprised within the limits of any area notified under section 3 (of PLPA), the State Government may, by special order, temporarily regulate, restrict or prohibit-
A. The cultivating of any land ordinarily under cultivation prior to the publications of the notification under section 3.
B. The quarrying of any stone or the burning of any time at places where such stone or lime had ordinarily been so quarried or burnt prior to the publication of the notification under section 3.
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described in clause (b) of this sub-section, of any forest-produce for any purposes ; and
D. The admission, herding, pasturing or retention of cattle generally other than sheep, goats and camels, or of any class or description of such cattle. 8.4 Felling Policy
The Punjab Forest Department manages these private forests closed under section 4 of Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900 as per the provisions of the same there is a felling policy approved by state govt from time to time. The following important policies and procedures are adopted during for the management of these areas
The felling policy for marking / harvesting of trees in areas notified under sec 4 of PLPA, was issued vide Punjab Government‟s Memo No. 39/2/2000-ft-3/spl dated 25.9.2007.
Of late, a strong need has been felt to examine and review the existing provisions regulating tree felling from the private forest areas e.g. felling policy, procedure for issue of permits, marking rules, felling rules & felling cycle etc so as to attain a delicate balance between the emerging needs of the local communities and long term ecological security needs of the State. The review is in the direction of simplifying and rationalizing the procedures for sustainable use of forest produce from such forests whilst simultaneously maintaining and enhancing the interests of local communities in forest resource conservation by providing item the direct benefits of forests on a sustainable basis.
Subsequently felling Policy was amended via Punjab Government memo no. 39/2/2000-ft-3/8083 dated 20.10.2011 and memo no. 39/2/2000-ft-3/400931/1 dated 27.01.2015.
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8.4.1.A(a) Main Felling Policy for Private Forests
1. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests will approve the Felling Programme of forest areas notified under PLPA, 1900 in a given time frame. The programme will be based on 5 year cycle and will be termed as main felling programme. The approved main felling programme will be given wide publicity and Gram Panchayats /Joint Forest Management Committees/FPCs will also be informed
2. The marking /felling year for a particular village will generally be as prescribed above by the PCCF. However, the concerned DFO will be competent to grant permits in the year, subsequent to the main felling where owner of the forest could not avail permit or /could not fell the trees from his area in the prescribed year. The concerned Conservator of Forests will be competent to allow the DFO to grant permit for felling in such cases for another one year and CCF (Zonal) will be the authority to decide other remaining cases of deviations beyond two years. In each case, the competent authority will record the reasons for granting such deviation after satisfying himself about the reasons for such deviations and shall also ensure that the deviation period is not being sought to be extended unduly. Any such change or deviation however will not disturb the next stipulated felling programme of a village. Cases involving felling of trees from private forests on account of diversion of forest land for non-forestry purposes sanctioned under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 by MoEF&CC will not require further permission for deviation.
3. For the following types of felling, the marking will be done and permit will be issued by the concerned DFO without consideration of the felling cycle of the main felling programme. Such felling can be termed as annual or subsidiary felling-
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a) Dead, dry, dying (trees with more than 2/3rd crown area dried/died back) and fallen trees. Such trees will be removed from the forest before the onset of fire season i.e. 15th of April. b) Felling of trees (other than eucalyptus, poplar, drek, subabul and mulberry) in cultivated lands. c) Felling of Bamboo culms. d) Fast growing trees species like Eucalyptus, poplar subabul, drek, Mulberry in non-cultivated area having over bark girth of 45 cm and above at Breast height. In above cases, applications for issue of permits can be given throughout the year and permission will be granted by DFO within 45 days of receipt of complete application. Any delay beyond 45 days has to be explained to CF by the concerned DFO and owner has to be informed with reasons. No felling order, however, will be given for above cases during fire season i.e. 15th April to 30th June. e) Felling and sale of Poplar, Eucalyptus Drek, Bamboo clums, Subabul, and Mulberry trees from cultivated fields will not require any prior permission. However the owner will intimate the concerned Forest Range Officer and DFO at least 15 days prior to the felling and obtain receipt of this communication from the concerned Range/Divisional office.
4. After fulfilling the requirements of felling policy procedure for issuing permits and marking rules, the felling permits shall be issued by the concerned DFO in the name of land owner.
No permit will be given for main felling (i.e. 5 year cycles) during the fire and plantation time i.e. from 15th April to 31st August and for subsidiary felling between fire season i.e. 15th April to 30th June.
5. (i) The applications under the main felling programme, should reach the Divisional Forest Officer by 31st August during the year in which the area is due for felling.
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(ii) Permission permit for felling of all eligible cases will be given by 31st December.
(iii) Felling will be completed by 28/29th Feb and felled material will be removed by 15th March.
6. (i) In exceptional cases, where circumstances are beyond the control of applicants, like prolonged illness of the applicant, long stay away from home, non deposition of security due to financial hardship of the applicant etc., the concerned DFO can issue permits up to 31st January and in such cases applications can be accepted up to 30th November.
(ii) In such cases also, Felling will normally be completed by 28th February and felled material will be removed from the forest area by 15th March.
7. In specific cases, however where the felled material could not be removed from the forest areas by the due date i.e. 15th March, concerned DFO can allow removal of such felled materials by 31th March after satisfying himself about the reasons given by the applicants and recording the justification for the same.
8. The operation of the permit can be cancelled by the competent authority at any time if the permit holder or his agent/representative is found guilty of illicit felling. The felled material can also be seized by the Forest officials in such cases and felling permits can also be denied to such applicants in future.
9. (i) For both cultivated and uncultivated areas felling permits will only be issued after depositing of security etc. by the applicant as assessed by the DFO and in accordance with provisions of Para (6) of the procedure for issuing felling permits for sale of trees under the main felling programme. Where Forest Protection Committees (FPC) exists,
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non refundable amount equivalent to 5% of the security money for the permits will be deposited by the permit holder for FPC/Village Forest Committee (VFC) of the village. The amount will be deposited in a separate account open for such purpose by the DFO from where it will be released to the concerned FPC/VFC as per the stipulated conditions. The FPC/VFC would be expected to maintain vigil against any illicit felling as also to perform other appropriate responsibilities, assigned to them, were the Committee fails to discharge these functions properly, the amount may be forfeited.
9. (ii) In the case of permits issued under the main felling programme, the permit holder will be responsible for planting five plants per tree felled. This number would include any green stump of a coppicing species like khair, Eucalyptus etc and such cased the no. of fresh plants required to be planted will be reduced correspondingly. For calculating the number of fresh saplings to be planted, landowners will be given the benefit of any earlier plantation they may have done up to 2 year prior to the issue of the permit. In case of subsidiary felling the permit holders will be required to plant sapling equivalent to the no. of trees being harvested under sub clause 3 (b) & 3 (d) of the felling policy. Such trees could be planted one planting season prior to or after the period of grant of permit for felling. The permit holder will get it certified from FPC/JFMC/Range officer that plantation has been done successfully to enable him to become eligible for the release security.
(b) Procedure for Issuing Felling Permits for sale of Trees under Main Felling Programme from non-cultivated Private Forest Areas Notified under Section 4 & 5 of PLPA.
Following is the procedure for issuing Felling Permits for sale of trees under Main Felling programme from un-cultivated private forest Areas notified under sec 4&5 of PLPA-
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1. The applications for felling of trees will be received from the land owner on prescribed Performa. Each application should be accompanied with an affidavit about the ownership of the land duly signed by the owner/owners and also jamabandi giving the khasra no. of the area from which trees are to be felled. The status of the land such as cultivated or uncultivated should also be given. 2. Normally, the application should reach the Divisional Forest Officer by 31st August during the year in which the area is due for felling. The receipt and processing of applications would however be in accordance with the provisions of the Felling Policy 3. All applications received in the office of the DFO will be entered date- wise in a separate register, which will be closed on 31st August. Report about the number of applications received will be sent to the Conservator of Forests by 10th September. 4. (i)The marking will be done in the same order in which the applications were received. Any deviation in this regard will be recorded and reported by the DFO to CF. (ii) The Forest Guard/ Range Assistant will carry out the marking as per the marking rules. (iii)Members of JFM/FPC will assist the field staff in the marking operations. For rendering such assistance, members of FPC will be duly trained by the field staff of the Forest Department. (iv)Range Officer will physically check 50% of actual marking of every permit and the Dy. DFO/ DFO will check 10% of the actual marking. (v)The Dy. DFO and Range Officer will check 100%marking from the point of view of technical correctness as per marking rules and record a certificate to this extent on marking list. 5. Before issuing a permit the DFO will record a certificate that the requirement of the marking rules, the policy of the Govt. and other related instructions have been met. The DFO permit will only be issued to the owner and not to any contractor or agent.
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6. The price component of the prevalent compensation rates issued by PCCF will be the basis for calculating the security and related amount to be deposited. The computed amount will be duly conveyed to the owner. 7. In order to exercise control over felling, every effort will be made to ensure that permits are issued in a staggered manner, throughout the whole felling season. 8. In normal course, all the applications for issue of felling permits should be disposed off in the same season.
(c) Marking Rules
(i) Marking Rules for Main Felling Programme from Non- cultivated Private Areas Notified under Section 4 & 5 of PLPA.
1. Marking of trees under main felling programme will ordinarily be possible after 5 years felling Programme approved by the PCCF, Punjab and other related provisions. 2. Only silviculturally available trees will be marked for felling.
3. The Principal trees will be marked under selection system: Khair, Shisham and other species (other than fast growing species mentioned in clause 3b to 3d of the felling policy) with be marked at overbark girth of 60 cm or above at Breast Height. Tun and Semal will be marked above 90 cms overbark girth at BH. 4. All dead, dry dying (having more than 2/3rd crown area by dried/died back), and fallen trees will also be marked along with green trees in an area open for main felling. 5. (i)Even if the exploitable girth for a species prescribed otherwise is more, no green trees which is below 120 cms (over bark at Breast
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Height) and located at distance within 10 M from the centre of a Choe or 5 M from bank of the choe (whichever is more) will be marked for felling. (ii) Green trees located within 10 m from an actively eroding deep gully or ravine or fresh and active landslide will not be marked for felling 6. No green Chir, Pipal, Bohr, Arjun and Neem trees below 150 cm and fruit bearing trees of Harad, Bahera, Amla,and Jaman & Bil will be marked for felling unless they are threatening to cause damage to the life and property of the people in the area. 7. Trees marked for felling will be hammer marked. Marking lists thus prepared and submitted for issue of permit will bear the facsimile of hammer used in marking. 8. Converted timber will be hammer marked and stacked at designated temporary depots (near the felling sites) for removal from forest area under export permit to be issued by the DFO. 9. Only those mango trees shall be marked for felling which have become completely dry. A certificate to this effect shall be recorded by the Dy. DFO / DFO before the issue of the permit.
(ii) Marking Rules for Felling of Trees from Cultivated lands closed under Section 4 & 5 of PLPA.
1. Mature trees standing in groups in cultivated fields where there is no danger of erosion may be heavily thinned. Such trees as are likely to be harmful for crop by their shade may be marked subject to the condition that their removal is necessary in the interest of agricultural crop and will not lead to accelerated levels of wind or water erosion. 2. Green fruit bearing Harad, Amla, Bahera, Jamun, Bil and green Bohr, Peepal or Neem trees will not be marked for felling unless they are
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severely damaging the agricultural crop or any physical structures like houses etc. 3. Clear felling of fast growing commercial trees like Poplar, Subabul, Eucalyptus, Drek and Mulbery will be allowed including uprooting of stumps from cultivated fields. For felling of these no permit will be required. The owner will intimate the concerned Range Office and DFO at least 15 day prior are fell and will obtain receipt of his communication from the concerned officer. 4. Only those mango trees shall be marked for felling which have become completely dry. A certificate to this effect shall be recorded by the Dy. DFO/DFO before the issue of the permit.
(iii) Bamboo
Bamboo clumps (whether occurring naturally or planted artificially) will be worked under improvement cum felling system on triennial cycle. Marking of Bamboos will be done clump wise. Cutting of Bamboos will be subject to the following restrictions:-
1. The old clumps left must be evenly distributed over the clump. 2. Out of the clumps, which are selected for removal, the older ones should be removed first. 3. The young shoots (Manus and Chals) must be provided with adequate support by retention of sufficient number of older bamboos uniformly distributed particularly on the downhill side. 4. All dead, dry and malformed Bamboos will be removed.
5. Bamboos on the periphery of the clump will not be cut. Cutting will be done with sharp edged tools and six inches above the ground. 6. Cutting will be done by following “horse shoe” method. The cut should be in slanting manner so that the rain water may not accumulate in the Bamboo stump.
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(d) Felling Rules
1. The felling of trees from any forest area notified under section 4 of PLPA, 1900 will be done as per the management plan approved by the competent authority in accordance with the prescribed regulations and as per stipulated terms and conditions.
2. As far as possible the main felling under 5 year felling cycle should be carried outbetween post-monsoon and spring season so that coppice shoots sprouts to replace the harvested trees.
3. The Range Officer will intimate to the DFO the date of commencement of the main felling. The DFO will send a report in this regard to the CF. the felling will be checked / supervised regularly by the field staff with assistance of FPC/JFMC. The Forest Guard should invariably check the felling daily and maintain the felling register correctly. The Forester should check the felling at least twice a week and the Range Officer once a week. The Dy. DFO and DFO should check the felling at least once fortnightly and monthly respectively. All the officials/officers should record their observations on the felling register.
4. All felled material should be hammer marked. The stumps of all the felled trees shall also be hammer marked and khudan number should be carved on them. Stumps should be properly marked showing marking number and the year of felling. In order to reduce soil erosion, facilitate subsequent checking and encourage coppicing, stumps of trees will not be uprooted except in the case of cultivated fields.
5. The felled material will be first stacked in designated temporary depots and will be checked as per the felling register. After verification, the felled material will be allowed to be exported from the forest area with export permit issued by the concerned DFO.
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6. All felled material of main felling shall be removed from forest area within the due date as mentioned in the felling policy. The competent authority may allow removal of felled material after due date only after satisfying itself and recording the reasons for non-removal. Removal of cut material cannot be allowed after 31st March in any case.
7. After completion of felling, the area will be checked and a certificate recorded by the RO that action has been taken against the illicit felling, if any, as per the existing laws/rules. Security will be released only after taking legal action in case of illegal felling. In case there is no breach of rules / instructions, the security should be released to the permit holders immediately and similarly 5% equivalent of the security money due to FPC/JFMC should also be released promptly. In case the FPC/VFC failed to perform their duty satisfactorily, then the FPC/VFC the DFO may forfeit this amount.
8.4.1.B Revised Felling Policy for Private Forests
Keeping in view the numerous reprersentations of the gram Panchyat Punjab Govt vide Letter No-8083 dated 20-10-2011 included para 9(i) (a) & 9(i) (b) after para 9 of the felling policy issued vide Punjab Govt Letter No-39/2/2000-FT-3/SPL dated 25-09-2007 which are given as under:-
9(i) (a) Provided that in case of Panchayat Forest lands the permit for felling will be issued by the concerned Divisional Forest Officer in two stages. In the first stage an “in principle permit” will be issued after fulfilment of all the requirements by the concerned Panchayat as stipulated for issue of the permit in the felling policy clause 5(i) or 6(i) (as the case may be). The depositing of amount of security etc stipulated in Para 9(i) above will not require to be complied with at this stage of issuance of in-principal permit. After the issue of in-
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principal permit, the concerned Panchayat can immediately proceed with the auction of the marked trees. For felling of trees “final felling permit” however, will be issued by the DFO only after the receipt of the security and other amount stipulated in Para 9(i) above, has been deposited with the DFO along with marking fee of Rs. 3 per tree prescribed in State Government letter No. 39/80/99/FT-III/6977 dated 2.6.99 and processing fee prescribed in letter No. 39/90/08- Forest-3/1451 dated 12.2.2009 or in case of any amendment to the fees prescribed by above letters as per subsequent amendments to these two instructions issued by the Government from time to time in no case the mentioned security etc., marking fee or processing fee will be deposited by the Panchayat later than 31st January of the concerned year with the DFO as the last date for issue of “Final felling permit” will be the 31st January, of the concerned year.
9(i) (b) Provided further that where the marking of trees has been done in a village Panchayat land, the concerned Panchayat will receive the amount of 5% of security payable as per the provisions in Para 9(i) above and accordingly the concerned Panchayat will be responsible for performing the functions and obligations of the Forest Committee in that area as per the provisions laid down in the Felling Policy.
8.4.1.C Revised Felling Policy for MUSTARKA MALKAN LAND
The Government futher revised the felling Policy in the interest of public at largevide letter No. 39/2/200/-forest-3/400931/1 Chandigarh dated 27.01.2015. a) If minimum 50 percent of the share holders of the area give their consent and authorize to any one share holder to obtain the permit for
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felling of trees of that area of Mustarka Malkan only then permit can be issued to any authorized share holder. b) In case of Mustarka Malkan area on receiving the application as mentioned above, the marking of the whole area will be done by the department and the trees will be numbered and the volume of the trees will be 'divided into three categories i.e. Khair, Shisham, Miscellaneous species. c) The proportion of the volume as per marking list prepared (Khair, Shisham, miscellaneous species wise) will only be permitted as per the percentage of shares of applicant for the purpose of cutting of trees, and to allow felling starting from serial no. 1 of trees marked up to the number & volume of share to be felled. d) Keeping in view the interest of the share holders who could not apply, the trees which were marked earlier but not felled those will be retained in the forest and during next felling cycle also if only old share holders apply for the permit in that case it will not be permitted to cut down the trees which are the share of those who had not applied earlier. For the purpose of marking and issue of permit the process will be followed as per serial no. 2 and3. e) If from the remaining owners who could not apply earlier apply for permit for next felling cycle, will be issued permit serial wise from retained trees of earlier felling (the serial no. up to which the trees have been felled following that) the felling will be allowed to only as per the proportional share of volume of wood of the share holders. f) Because there is a huge chunk of land and number of trees under the joint ownership (Mustarka Malkan). Keeping in view the availability of staff and for proper control on felling in a planned manner, the permit will be issued in the units of one thousand trees each instead of single permit of all available trees, meaning that after the cutting and
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disposal of one thousand trees the permit for next one thousand trees will be issued. g) If any illegal felling of trees found in the permit area or if there is any fraud of originality of ownership or of their signatures, then the responsibility required legal action and financial loss will be of that particular share holder who has applied for the permit on behalf of other share holders. h) As per the existing procedure, the marking fees of all trees of whole area will be collected from the applicant share holders and security will be collected only against number/volume of trees for permit is being issued. i) Responsibility of protection of retained trees as per Para 'd' above, will be of Forest Department and JFMC of that village. 50% share of security amount collected for JFMC against the permits as per Para no. 'h', will be used for protection and maintenance of forest and rest 50% amount will be used for numbering and marking with white band on the retained trees six monthly keeping these mark fresh. j) It is clarified that permit can be issued to the society which is formed by owners/shareholders to maintain and protect the forest as per felling policy of 25.09.2007 and registered under societies Act with all the office bearers elected as per societies Act. k) Besides this at many places there are unauthorized possessions in the permit area, in such cases the permit should not be issued to individual possession holder but issue the permit to joint share holders of that forest area. l) In the case of joint owners of the forest area the authorization to issue the permit is with Divisional Forest Officer, but before issuing
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the permit Divisional Forest Officer will have to obtain the consent of their controlling officer. m) Because in such case sometimes it takes a lot of time to issue the permit that is why the last date to issue the permit is extended for one month i.e. from 31, December to 31 January of next year.
8.5 Felling Programme
Based on above felling policy, theFelling programme specific to each division is prepared which is approved by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Punjab.
The Felling programme will include 2 felling cycles each of 5 years and it specifies villages covered under PLPA areas which are open for felling during a particular year.
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•Past Systems CHAPTER IX of Management
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9 Past Systems of Management
9.1 General History of the Forests
The forests in the North hills were once boasted of being one of the densest forests prior to the coming of British. The forests were under the ownership of Chieftains, which were mainly used for the purpose of game hunting. With the coming of British the local Chieftains surrendered most of the lands to the local Zamindars. The lands were, thus, cleared of jungles to make way for agriculture. Most of carnivores lost their habitat, fell prey to the bullets and thus dwindled in number. Herbivores soon outnumbered the carnivores. All this caused massive soil erosion and hill-torrents rendered cultivable fields into non arable barren lands. In 1900 the Government Promulgated Punjab Land Preservation Act, in which Deputy Commissioner was made main in charge for over-seeing the felling of trees etc. from these lands. Lands were basically demarcated into section 4 & 5. A management system was also designed for these lands as per the Act. From 1934 onwards these lands were gradually given to forest department and by 1939 complete control of Hoshiarpur Shiwaliks were transferredto Forest Department. In 1947, when the country was partitioned, lots of Muslim land owners left for Pakistan. Post 1950, the treatment of the hills through afforestation and other conservation measures has helped to bring a lot of stability. But there is a need for constant vigil and continued regulatory control failing which efforts of last many decades could be undone within no time.
9.2 Past System of Management and their results
9.2.1 Forest Management from 1900-1939
During this period PLPA was implemented and lands were classified as closed areas under of PLPA Section 4 & 5. Section 4 areas constituted the
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PLPA was promulgated in 1900, then rules under this act were framed and accordingly these areas were managed. This was the time of British and they were too much conscious for preserving this fragile tract. British Officers controlling these areas took keen interest in various soil conservation measures in the area. R. Maclkgan Gorrie D.Sc. was prominent and pioneer in this context. His book on the subject “Soil and Water Conservationin Punjab” is considered a pioneer work in the subject. He practiced all these formulations in the field of Soil Conservation in North Hills. As early as 1930, works on soil conservation were started by Forest Department which included afforestation, choe training, contour trenching, gully plugging, check dams, baggar planting etc.
9.2.2 Forest Management 1939 onwards
After 1939 control of these areas was transferred to Forest Department from the Civil Authorities. In year 1947 there was partition and lot of Muslim land owners of the area left for Pakistan. In independent India planning was started in all spheres. Fifties to seventies was the period when State Government Policies controlled and preserved these areas. After that KWADP (Kandi Watershed Area Development Project) was started and various works were done.
Afforestation & Soil Conservation Works have been taken up extensively in these areas from 1980 onwards under various centrally
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Keeping in view the last management plan of this division the felling programme has been redesigned. There was extreme workload in some years, but some years were totally free of workload for ten years felling. In this management plan the complete rationalization has been done to divide the workload equally in the whole ten years on five years cycle basis.
9.3 Special works of improvement undertaken
Two important projects which were implemented in these areas to improve its ecological health were the World Bank funded IWDP project 1991-92 to 2003-04 and the Japan Bank for International Co-operation funded Punjab Afforestation Project (1997-98 to 2005-06).
Under the JBIC aided Project plantations with enrichment and silvi- pasture treatmenthavebeencarriedout from 1998-99to2005-2006. Besides plantation works, soil conservation works such as brushwood, dry stone masonry check dam, crate wire structures, live hedges, slip control measures and landslide control measures etc. havebeen under takenon a large scale in all the villages. FPC‟s/ JFMC‟s have been constitutedinallthevillagesclosed under section 4 of PLPA 1900 and self help groups have been formed almost in all thevillages. The plantation works, soil conservation works andtheinvolvement of the local communities in forest conservation and forest protection have resulted in improved health of the forests. The impact of these works is visible in fields in the shape of arresting soil erosion and moisture conservation and improvement of soil regimes.
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Table 9.1-Details of Fund Flow under JBIC
Sr. Year Salary Wages M&S Machinery Building Office TA Other Total No (in lac) (in lac) (in lac) (in lac) (in lac) expeneses (in Charges (in lac) (in lac) lac) (in lac) 1 1997-98 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 1998-99 0.00 242.45 19.94 7.75 0.00 1.77 0.00 0.00 271.91
3 1999- 1.37 417.79 19.87 3.97 5.63 3.34 0.24 0.00 452.21 2000 4 2000-01 24.19 1017.57 43.32 11.18 13.72 4.71 0.98 0.00 1115.67
5 2001-02 28.53 546.95 80.38 3.23 37.35 8.46 0.52 0.00 705.42
6 2002-03 3.02 399.91 70.91 4.44 0.00 3.99 0.30 1.21 483.78
7 2003-04 31.05 399.44 34.70 1.04 0.00 2.21 0.26 53.97 522.67
8 2004-05 18.89 293.28 36.26 0.00 0.00 4.77 0.73 8.82 362.75
9 2005-06 23.59 207.07 16.89 0.00 0.11 4.50 0.50 24.68 277.34
10 2006-07 24.74 73.00 9.28 17.00 1.95 4.50 0.36 40.64 171.47
11 2007-08 12.31 77.61 27.42 0.00 0.00 0.75 0.33 12.48 130.90
12 2008-09 0.00 14.24 0.26 0.00 1.20 0.62 0.00 1.66 17.98
Source: Dasuya Forest Division
9.4 Review of Previous Management plan (2007-08 to 2016-17)
During the period of last management plan approximately 7.60 Lac plants have been planted in 946.20 hectares. 1.52 Lac trees having volume 37190.79 M3 have been felled from these forests of 99 villages covered under this management plan.
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Vegetative live hedge, Dry Stone Check Dam, Cement Masonry Structures and Vegetative Shrub Barriers have been constructed to prevent Soil Erosion and Moisture Conservation. Resin from Chil trees has been tapped in 8 villages in the last Management Plan. All these works undertaken have been resulted in productivity enhancement of these forests as well as socio-economic welfare of the area. In absence of National Working Plan Code 2014, previous management plan was not written in present format, but it documented the facts about the area and provided prescriptions on the lines of policy available for management of these forests. The previous plan had 28710.13 Ha.private/panchayat area covering 103 villages closed under Section 4 & 5 of PLPA, 1900. Whereas this Management Plan has 16216.18 Ha.private/panchayat closed under section 4 & 5 of PLPA, 1900 and 12429.60 Ha. area has been delisted during previous plan. In 4 villages namely Gag Jallo, Bisso Chak, Ajmer, Bajwa 64.35 Ha. area has been delisted. Now these 4 villages have no area closed under Sec. 4 & 5 of PLPA, 1900. There is no any major deviation from prescriptions of previous and present management plan.
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Table 9.2-Activities & works undertaken in Last Management Plan
Detail of Plantation
Year Type of Works
Enrichment Silivpasture/ Institution F.t - 10 Awarness 5.12 Fire Fire Line Field Survey Bamboo GPM Pun Campa C.A Narega GIM Silivicultural Land 5.11 Park Line Mtc Boundary Mission Operation Demarcation Phy Fin Phy Fin (Rs) Phy Fin Phy Fin (Rs) Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy (Ha) Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin (Rs) (Ha) (Rs) (Ha) (Ha) (Rs) (Ha) (Ha (Rs) (Km ) (Rs (Km (Rs) (Km (Rs) (Ha ) (Rs) (Rs) (Ha) (Rs) (Ha (Rs) (Ha) (Rs) (Ha) ) ) ) ) ) 2006- 0 0 0 0 10 49400 0 0 0 0 20 374 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 07 0 000
Total 0 0 0 0 10 49400 0 0 0 0 20 374 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000
2007-08 0 0 0 0 4 67700 14 500000 0 0 18 315 0 0 2 50000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0 0 0 000
Total 0 0 0 0 4 67700 14 500000 0 0 18 315 0 0 2 50000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0 0 0 000
2008-09 0 0 0 0 7 54250 150 4199000 0 0 20 900 17 26000 0 0 625 59350 0 0 0 0 0 0 201 52206 0 0 0 00 00 .75 58
Total 0 0 0 0 7 54250 150 4199000 0 0 20 900 17 26000 0 0 625 59350 0 0 0 0 0 0 201 52206 0 0 0 00 00 .75 58
2009-10 0 0 0 0 30 16173 270 4328085 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 75 13550 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 00
Total 0 0 0 0 30 16173 270 4328085 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 75 13550 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 00
2010-11 0 0 0 0 20 80000 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 37000 20 26000 25 13190 0 0 213 68830 45. 15270 20 16760 0 0 0 0 00 00 100 00 00
Total 0 0 0 0 20 80000 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 37000 20 26000 25 13190 0 0 213 68830 45. 15270 20 16760 0 0 0 0 00 00 100 00 00
2011-12 195 39016 0 0 20 72600 15 550000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 115 89700 0 0 53 48260 45. 17690 26 16840 0 0 19 0 0 00 199 00 00 Total 195 39016 0 0 20 72600 15 550000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 115 89700 0 0 53 48260 45. 17690 26 16840 0 0 19 0 0 00 199 00 00
2012-13 220 58816 0 0 30 13680 300 1485400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 25040 36 78650 0 0 45 18260 0 0 73 00 174 00 00
Total 220 58816 0 0 30 13680 300 1485400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 25040 36 78650 0 0 45 18260 0 0 73 00 174 00 00
2013-14 0 0 0 0 0 0 165 10392000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 380 47926 0 0 20 12140 0 0 0 0 913 00
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 165 10392000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 380 47926 0 0 20 12140 0 0 0 0 913 00
2014-15 25 88620 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 99 62972 0 0 0 0 502 01
Total 25 88620 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 99 62972 0 0 0 0 502 01
2015-16 100 31346 0 0 5 25000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 25200 0 0 40 27504 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0 00 0
Total 100 31346 0 0 5 25000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 25200 0 0 40 27504 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0 00 0
2016-17 75 60561 0 0 5 25000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 91287 2.6 23098 0 0 275 169840 00 0 81 210 65 00
Total 75 60561 0 0 5 25000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 91287 2.6 23098 0 0 275 169840 00 0 81 210 65 00
G.Total 615 10759 0 0 131 67248 914 21454485 0 0 58 779 37 63000 22 31000 860 12026 430 72967 442 28977 211 13117 332 10406 275 169840 4516 00 000 0 000 087 821 .92 066 .75 658 00
Source: Dasuya Forest Division
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Detail of SMC Works Type of Works Year Brush Wood Mts Dry Stone M3 Live Hedge Mts Cement Structure Crate Wire m3 Land Slide Silt Rentention New Vill Renovation m3 Slip Control Dam Pond Pond 2006-07 Phy Fin (Rs) Phy Fin (Rs) Phy Fin (Rs) Phy Fin (Rs) Phy Fin (Rs) Phy Fin (Rs) Phy Fin (Rs) Phy Fin (Rs) Phy Fin (Rs)
6500 277684 8824.74 3000397 61000 2739731 0 0 0 0 L/S 701905 0 0
Total 6500 277684 8824.74 3000397 61000 2739731 0 0 0 0 0 701905 0 0 0 0 0 0
2007-08 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2008-09 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2734.50 3423911 0 0 0 0 1 245000 2 213000
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2734.50 3423911 0 0 0 0 1 245000 2 213000
2009-10 0 0 1500 1125000 0 0 1058.75 2815700 0 0 0 0 3 713000 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 1500 1125000 0 0 1058.75 2815700 0 0 0 0 3 713000 0 0 0 0
2010-11 0 0 0 0 0 0 3087 3989702 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 3087 3989702 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011-12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2012-13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2012-13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2014-15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2015-16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2016-17 0 0 517.187 371243 2000 164630 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 517.187 371243 2000 164630 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G.Total 6500 277684 10841.927 4496640 63000 2904361 4145.75 6805402 2734.50 3423911 0 701905 3 713000 1 245000 2 213000
Source: Dasuya Forest Division
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PART II- Future Management
CHAPTER •Basis of X Proposals
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10 Basis of Proposals
10.1 Objectives of management
The most important objective of Management Plan is to maintain ecological balance with the main aim to check degradation of forests and increase productivity of the forests. Besides the aforesaid primary aim, the secondary objectives are:
(a) To reverse degradation of ecologically fragile ecosystem of the Shiwaliks.
(b) To conserve soil and sub soil moisture and ground water recharge.
(c) To enhance productivity of the closed forest areas through qualitative and quantitative improvements in the growing stock by undertaking afforestation and other conservation works.
(d) To ensure active community participation in scientific management of these forests by regulating the felling and other silvicultural operations.
(e) To create awareness and eco-education through Ecotourism and other measures.
(f) To improve biodiversity and the wildlife habitat and management of invasive weeds.
(g) To encourage production forestry by means of scientific harvesting and sale of timber.
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10.2 Consultation and Expectation at Local level
The common demands raised by the stakeholders/VFCs/ Panchayat of the villages in the discussions held in the several range level meetings are as follows:
1. Plantation on large scale must be taken up by Department to enhance forest and tree cover. 2. Bamboo and other Non Timber Forest produce i.e. bhabhar and other grasses be allowed to be harvested without any hindrance. 3. There should be no permits required for harvesting bamboo and other agroforestry species such as Eucalyptus, Poplar, Drek, Toot, and Siris. 4. Alternative fuel facilities such as gas connection, solar devices and improved chulahs etc. to be provided in the PLPA notified areas. 5. Restrictions must be eased for harvesting dead/dry trees throughout the year for social religious functions and domestic purposes. 6. The benefits accrued from notified areas under PLPA through felling of trees, collection of NTFPs and other by-products should be given to the landowners or stakeholders. The same must continue to be 100% appropriated to the land owners at present. 7. Seasonal employment should be provided to the villagers through various schemes implemented by the forest department. Employment has been created in various departmental projects/scheme for the benefit of local communities to be continued in future. 8. Preference should be given to the local people for all capacity building and training programs. 9. Women and educated children/youth in local villages should be given training as per the local needs for generating gainful employment. 10. The consent of the local people should be taken before developing any private forest area as an Eco- Tourism site.
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Most of these demands are already being taken care under various schemes and policies. The approach of department has been to maximize people's participation and involvement and to facilitate them in scientific management of these forests.
Based on the outcome of the meetings held, some separate resolutions have been passed by the village Panchayat/VFCs. By involving the local people and stakeholders, the forest department has prepared micro plans for specified villages in each range covered under the Green India Mission scheme in 2016-17.
10.3 Method of treatment to be adopted
10.3.1 Plantation works The different models for plantation works will be adopted as per site of the plantation areas. The following models of plantation which are approved under PUNCAMPA are being adopted in plain areas, will be selected.
10.3.1.1 Enrichment Model
The enrichment planting model has been implemented in Shiwalik hills in those areas where the vegetation cover is sparse. The objective is to improve the stocking/density of the existing forests. To fill up the blanks, mostly species which are native to the area are being planted. These include Acacia catechu, Acacia nilotica, Holoptelia integrifolia, Dalbergia sissoo, Embilica officinalis, Mangifera indica etc. This species mix is also ideal for meeting the needs of the local people for timber and other Non Timber Forest Produce. Planting is done using continuous or staggered trenches to trap the runoff water. On the berms of the trenches, planting of the native Baggar grass tuffs is done. The planting of Baggar grass on the berms also adds to the green cover which is essential for in-situ moisture conservation.
For earth work purposes in enrichment model, trench method is adopted in these areas. Advance earth work is done in the month of
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February-March and plantation is done in the month of July-August (monsoon season). Khair, Bamboo, Shisham, Subabul etc. species are used for plantation in these hilly areas. Under this model 500 plants are planted in one hectare area. The details of cost estimate and items of works are given as ANNEXURE -10 A
10.3.1.2 Degraded Model with Staggered Trench & Pit
Most of the areas of Govt./Panchayat/Community lands fall under various stages of degradation category which are devoid of dense cover. These areas have become degraded due to anthropogenic causes or biotic interferences or as a consequence of natural and climate factors. Rehabilitation of these areas through plantation of suitable species is essential to put them to productive use while increasing the green cover of the State. Species like Acacia nilotica, Dalbergia sissoo, Meliaa zederach, Ailanthus excelsa, Cedrella tuna, Morus alba, Tectona grandis, Azaderachta indica, etc. are planted under this component.
In this method Advance earth work is done in the month of February- March at spacing of 3 meter x 3 meter and plantation is done in the month of July-August (monsoon season). Under this model 1000 plants are planted in one hectare. The details of cost estimate and items of works are given as ANNEXURE-10 B.
10.3.1.3 Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR)
Under this model areas of Natural Regeneration and old plantations are taken for plantation. To supplement these areas 250 plants per hectare are planted in blank patches under this model. Existing natural plants are also adopted. The details of cost estimate and items of works are given as ANNEXURE -10 C.
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10.3.1.4 Bamboo Planting and Working
The forest area of this tract also has unique stock of bamboo brakes in the otherwise dry deciduous scrubs forest of shiwalik hills. Bamboo is a valuable species both from the soil conservation point of view as well as for its role in improving the local economy. Cleaning, tending and protection operations need to be taken up in these forests to rejuvenate the natural growth in clumps.
10.3.2 Soil Conservation Works
As mentioned earlier, the major part of degraded lands in the State is located in the Shiwalik belt, which is an ecologically fragile area. Extensive soil and moisture conservation works like brush wood and dry stone check dams, continuous live hedges, vegetative spurs and other masonry structures have been undertaken in this tract during the previous management plan period to check the process of erosion, for stabilization of gullies and stream banks and for improvement of percolation to augment the water regime. These structures especially in newly raised plantation areas, supplement the in-situ moisture conservation, which is essential for better plant growth.
10.3.2.1 Vegetative methods
The vegetative soil conservation works includes brushwood check dams, live hedges and double line vegetative spurs etc.
Brushwood check dams have been established across the gullies to prevent their further extension. These structures are raised by fixing poles of 1.5 metre height in two lines, 1 metre apart. The intervening space is filled up with brushwood and bound by ropes. The poles used for the construction of the check dams are of species which can sprout easily so that, once established, the structure can sustain itself. Similarly, continuous live hedges are raised along the stream banks to prevent them from being eroded during torrential flows of water. In
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this case also species such as Ipomoea, Vitexnegundo, Arundo donax etc. which are capable of vegetative propagation are used. Double line vegetative spurs, identical in composition to the brushwood check dams are established at acute angles to the stream banks to deflect the fast flow of water and to reduce its erosive power. 10.3.2.2 Engineering measures
The main engineering measures for soil conservation include dry stone check dams, crate wire spurs and silt observation points.
Dry Stone check dams are required to supplement the brushwood check dams in the initial stages to ease to velocity of the water in the gullies along the slopes. These structures are raised in series to act as steps in the way of the fast flowing water to minimize its eroding impact. The establishment of such structure is found to be very effective in reducing soil erosion in treated areas of all the five forest division of the Shiwalik belt. Priority in the soil conservation works to be implemented in the identified watershed is to be given to the critical areas near habitations so that maximum benefit of this works goes to the local people.
10.4 Period of Management Plan and necessity for Intermediate Revision
Period of Management Plan will be 10 years starting from 2017-18 to 2026-27 and shall be deemed to have come in force w. e. f. date of approval. Need based Mid-Term Review can be under taken after the expiry of 5 years from the commencement of this management plan.
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CHAPTER •Management XI Prescriptions
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11. Management Prescriptions
11.1 General characteristics of Vegetation
Due to deterioration and depletion of forests, crisis of timber, fire wood and other forest produces exists in the markets and particularly the good quality timber is out of reach of the common people. Increased biotic interference especially in strip forest is a major cause of deterioration.
Presently, the village lands closed under section 4 of PLPA, 1900 is being taken up for plantation under the on-going schemes of the department. In these areas soil conservation works are also being taken up to control soil erosion and to conserve moisture for better growth of vegetation. From the funding obtained under JBIC aided Punjab Afforestation Project, private/panchayat/common lands of the villages havebeenplanted under enrichment planting and silvi-pasture treatments. Soil Conservation works like brushwood check dams, dry stone masonry dams, live hedges, land slide and slip control measures etc. have also been undertaken on massive scale the effect of which has resulted in the decrease of soil erosion and improvement in the soil regime due to moisture conservation .
Further more it is of paramount importance that alternative sources of income generation (livelihoods) for the people living in the vicinity of the forests be created, hence Forest Protection Committees are granted with some corpus fund for financing Self Help Groups for income generation activities. These Self Help Groups motivate the poor people for income generating activities like poultry, ban (rope) making, basket making, soap making and many other activities like computer training, beauty parlour training and soft toy making etc.
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11.2 Activity Specific Proposals
During this Management Plan period (2017-18 to 2026-27) Plantation works and soil conservation works shall be undertaken over areas closed under Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900 in Dasuya Forest Division. This is aimed to improve the forest cover and to prevent the soil erosion.
Besides this, Entry Point Activities, Income Generation Activities and other developmental works in these villages have proved as a tool to bring local people closer to the forest staff which shall have a positive impact on biodiversity conservation.
To achieve these objectives envisaged in the plan, the following proposals are being made:
11.2.1 Silvicultural Interventions A. Regeneration & Plantation i. Natural Regeneration:
There is good root stock existing in some areas. Such areas with good natural regeneration will be fenced, tended and protected against the cattle damage. Special attention will be given to create and maintain fire-lines in the area to prevent and control forest-fires. FPCs/VFCs will be properly educated and involved in this regard. ii. Artificial Regeneration:
While natural regeneration will be encouraged, artificial planting in blanks with species like Khair, Shisham, Neem, Paper Mulberry, Rajain, Siris, Drek, Amla, Su-babul, Bamboos, fruit trees etc. will be promoted by the Forest Department.
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1. Eucalyptus planting will be deliberately reduced in stages in the upper reaches and resorted to only in such areas in the foot hills which are ecologically appropriate for such plantation. 2. The advanced growth of Eucalyptus and other useful species will be retained. 3. Under shade-planting of Mulberry and enrichment under partial canopy will be done through other appropriate species to improve stocking. 4. In the Chil areas fire protection measure shall be strengthened and special care be taken against forest fire in the dry season.
Plantation Programme
Plantation will be taken up in all the villages and areas are closed under section 4 of PLPA. After completion of JBIC Project, afforestation works in section 4 & 5 areas in these closed villages is being done under other project/schemes such as Green India mission etc. Conditions for some bare minimum planting by farmers in private forest land after have also been included in the felling policy.
1. Areas felled in a year shall be taken up for plantation in the following year. 2. As soon as the felling is over, brushwood will be collected at suitable places far away from the standards and disposed off. The shrubs and tall grasses shall be cleared. 3. Areas in which sufficient density of coppice is obtainable shall not be taken up for plantation. In these areas, protection measures including fencing shall be taken. Eucalyptus coppice shall be supplemented by planting polythene bag/root trainer raised plants of eucalyptus. 4. The planting distance shall ordinarily be 3 meter from plant to plant in a row and each row 3 meter a part (3m x 3m). However this may be modified as per the requirements of the species and the locality factors and also to facilitate harrowing by tractors in between the rows.
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5. The planting shall start after the first shower of monsoon and completed as early as possible. Late planting or winter planting should be avoided as far as possible. 6. Good healthy plants raised in polythene bags or root trainers should be used for plantation. Arrangements for irrigation must be done beforehand. At least two irrigations during the months of summer dry season and once during the dry winter months are essential. 7. In case of Shisham, the best method is to prepare one year old entire plants by raising root-shoot cuttings. Efforts should be made to increase the stocking of Shisham by planting, tending, the natural root- suckers 8. The failures should be beaten up during the same planting season. The planting stock used for beating up should consist of healthy and vigorous plants. 9. Frost tender species like neem, kikar, teak etc. if not planted under shade, shall be covered during the winter months to protect from the damages of frost. 10. In low lying areas, planting can be done after the flood waters have receded or by planting on mounds and ridges constructed for the purpose.
TABLE 11.1- Proposed Plantation Works in lieu of Felling
Plantation year Target (Ha) (Year 2017-18 In Ha.) 50 (Year 2018-19 n Ha.) 500 (Year 2019-20 In Ha.) 800 (Year 2020-21 In Ha.) 500 (Year 2021-22 In Ha.) 500 (Year 2022-23 In Ha.) 500 (Year 2023-24 In Ha.) 500 (Year 2024-25 In Ha.) 800 (Year 2025-26In Ha.) 500 (Year 2026-27 In Ha.) 500 TOTAL AREA 5150
Source: Field Survey by the staff.
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Detailed plantation programme to be taken up year-wise is given as ANNEXURE 11A. To meet the target of the plantation in the division, nurseries are sources of plants. There are a large number of nurseries in this division, centrally located to meet the demand of plants for planting in Govt. areas & private lands. Efforts will be made to raise new species according to the demand of public. Seeds for such plants will be collected from genetically superior, healthy and vigorously growing trees for raising good quality planting stock. For this purpose plus trees of various species will be marked and its record will be maintained. Latest techniques like mist chamber and green houses will be adopted. List of Nurseries of Dasuya Forest Division is given at ANNEXURE 11B.
Map showing the location of Nurseries in Dasuya Forest Division B. Felling programme in PLPA areas
Based on the felling policy, three Felling cycles each of 5 years has been approved by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Punjab, vide letter No 2569-75 Dated 05-05-2017, out of which two felling cycles are proposed as is given below-
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Table 11.2 Felling Programme in PLPA areas under Dasuya Management Plan
FROM 2017-18 TO 2021-22 DIVISION RANGE BLOCK BEAT Names of Villages open for felling during the year 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 Dasuya Talwara-I Bindraban, Kamahi devi, Beh Nangal Beh Atta Chattarpur Pohari Labhar Labhar chattarpur, (Kamahi pohari, labhar devi) Bindraban Kamahi devi Beh Daria Beh Vidhiya Beh Jogan Beh Dullo Beh Fatto Bindraban, Damwal, Dalwali, Narnaul Repur Rakri Alis Nathuwal Passi Ghugwal Nathuwal Datarpur Karora Ghugwal Damwal, Gwal Chak Depur Badala Kandho Badalian Ghugwal Jassu Karora Ghugwal Ghugwal Parelian Swar Jugial Ghugwal Gaggar Ghugwal Ghugwal Siprian Bharath Asafpur Talwara-II Karanpur, Beh Mawa, Beh Lakhan Beh Kitto Bhambotar Ram Dharmpur Bajarpatu, Bajarbattu, Shri Nangal Dharampur Pandian Karanpur, Beh Mawa, Beh Mawa Barri Tohlu Dugnal Gharowal Bajarpatu, Bajarbattu, chowk Dharampur Sukhchaipur, Shangaru Talwara Karanpur, Beh mawa, Beh Ranga Kothi Bhater Fatehpur Lahtoli Bajarbattu Chmuhi, Dhrampur Bajarbattu, Chmuhi, Rajwal Bhol Kalota Palli Heerbeh Batwara Dhrampur Bahjabattu, Sukhchainpur, Dhrampur Karanpur, Beh Mawa, Beh Kushala Chingerman Palahar Bhatoli Talwara Bajarpatu, Talwara, Dharampur Sukhchainpur, Beh mawa Karanpur, Talwara, Nangal Bhatti Sathwan Tung Namoli Bajarpatu, Dhrampur , Khanora Shankar Dharampur Bajarbattu, Shri Kaur Pandian Karanpur, Bahjabattu, Dhar Dohar Rouli Mango Jharera Dharampur Sukhchainpur, Mehra Dhrampur Karanpur, Shri Pandian, Shri pandian Beh Chuhar Bhehra Bhol Kartoli Bajarpatu, Beh mawa, Bhadmania Dharampur Sukhchainpur, Dhrampur Karanpur, Dhrampur, Dhalal Amroh Narangpur Bhavnor - Bajarpatu, Chamuhi Dharampur Karanpur, Sukhchainpur, - - Sukhchainpur Sikri Chamuhi Bajarpatu, Chamuhi Dharampur Bajarpatu Dhrampur, - - Bering Bhatoli Bringli Chamuhi Dharampur Dhrampur - - Alera Badla Badla, Badla, Neknama, Badla Neknama Rampur haler Dadial Barrian Sansarpur Rampur, Dadial, Sanso Barian Badla, Mawa, Neknama, Mawa Bath Neknama Sansarpur Sanghwal Adochak Sansarpur Sansarpur Hardo Badla, Sahoura, Sahora Kandi Sahora Chhangial Makkowal Sansarpur Changial, Dadial Mackowal Badla, Neknama, Bassa Chak Falla - Behbowal - Sansarpur Behbowal Badla, Badla, Behbowal Tundial Aglaur - - - Sansarpur
FROM 2022-23 TO 2026-27 DIVISION RANGE BLOCK BEAT Names of Villages open for felling during the year 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27
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Dasuya Talwara-I Bindraban, Kamahi devi, Beh Nangal Beh Atta Chattarpur Pohari Labhar Labhar chattarpur, (Kamahi pohari, labhar devi) Bindraban Kamahi devi Beh Daria Beh Vidhiya Beh Jogan Beh Dullo Beh Fatto
Bindraban, Damwal, Dalwali, Narnaul Repur Rakri Alis Nathuwal Passi Ghugwal Nathuwal Datarpur Karora Ghugwal Damwal, Gwal Chak Depur Badala Kandho Badalian Ghugwal Jassu Karora Ghugwal Ghugwal Parelian Swar Jugial Ghugwal Gaggar
Ghugwal Ghugwal Siprian Bharath Asafpur Talwara-II Karanpur, Beh Mawa, Beh Lakhan Beh Kitto Bhambotar Ram Dharmpur Bajarpatu, Bajarbattu, Shri Nangal Mata Dharampur Pandian Karanpur, Beh Mawa, Beh Mawa Barri Tohlu Dugnal Gharowal Bajarpatu, Bajarbattu, chowk Dharampur Sukhchaipur, Shangaru Talwara Karanpur, Beh mawa, Beh Ranga Kothi Bhater Fatehpur Lahtoli Bajarbattu Chmuhi, Dhrampur Bajarbattu, Chmuhi, Rajwal Bhol Kalota Palli Heerbeh Batwara Dhrampur Bahjabattu, Sukhchainpur, Dhrampur Karanpur, Beh Mawa, Beh Kushala Chingerman Palahar Bhatoli Talwara Bajarpatu, Talwara, Dharampur Sukhchainpur, Beh mawa Karanpur, Talwara, Nangal Bhatti Sathwan Tung Namoli Bajarpatu, Dhrampur , Khanora Shankar Dharampur Bajarbattu, Shri Kaur Pandian Karanpur, Bahjabattu, Dhar Dohar Rouli Mango Jharera Dharampur Sukhchainpur, Mehra Dhrampur Karanpur, Shri Pandian, Shri pandian Beh Chuhar Bhehra Bhol Kartoli Bajarpatu, Beh mawa, Bhadmania Dharampur Sukhchainpur, Dhrampur Karanpur, Dhrampur, Dhalal Amroh Narangpur Bhavnor Sharayna Bajarpatu, Chamuhi Dharampur Karanpur, Sukhchainpur, - Sukhchainpur Sikri Chamuhi Bajarpatu, Chamuhi Dharampur Bajarpatu Dhrampur, - Bering Bhatoli Bering Chamuhi Dharampur Dhrampur - Alera Badla Badla, Badla, Neknama, Badla Neknama Rampur Dadial Barrian Sansarpur Rampur, Dadial, Sanso Barian Badla, Mawa, Neknama, Neknama Mawa Bath Sansarpur Sanghwal Adochak Sansarpur Sansarpur Hardo Badla, Sahoura, Sahora Kandi Sahora Chhangial Makkowal Sansarpur Changial, Dadial Mackowal Badla, Neknama, Bassa Chak Falla Behbowal Sansarpur Behbowal Badla, Badla, Behbowal Tundial Aglaur Sansarpur
Source:-The above felling Program has been approved by P.C.C.F.Pb, vide letter No 2569-75 Dated 05-05-2017 and revised videP.C.C.F.Pb, letter No 17538-46 Dated 17-10-2017-ANNEXURE 11C
The above felling programme specifies the villages which are open for felling during a particular year under this management plan period. These fellings would be permitted as per the request of the land owners in
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C. Monitoring of Plantation done in lieu of felling
To sustain the requirements of fuel, fodder and timber of the growing population and to reduce the pressure on Govt. forest areas, it is prescribed i) To plant at least 5 times the number of saplings of the felled trees in the same land from which the trees have been felled by the owner. ii) To ensure that the saplings are planted while issuing the export permit of felled material, the farmer will either deposit the amount of the price of the saplings or get issued the permit for sale of saplings from the concerned Range Officer. iii) In the year following the felling, the Range Officer will visit the area to ascertain that the seedlings are actually planted and will also provide the technical assistance to the farmers. iv) Security deposits of land owners will be released only after the Range Officer issues a certificate that seedlings have been purchased and actually been planted in the area from where felling was carried out. v) The Forest staff shall provide assistance to the land owners in planning plantation activities if requested.
Keeping in view the decreasing trend of tree cover in the area, efforts will be made to bring these areas, under some Government assisted planting programme so that the planted areas are maintained for a couple of years after planting.
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11.2.2 Subsidiary Silvi-culture Operations A. Petty felling and emergent cleanings
Petty felling and clearings for research and nurseries will be allowed in the area by the concerned Conservator of Forests. These felling can be done regardless of 5 year felling programme for the benefit of the forests.
B. Ground storey management
In view of increasing density of invasive weeds like Lantana and Parthenium, it is important to manage crop composition of ground story with objectives to decrease the domain of invasive weeds and to change the crop composition of ground storey by replacing invasive weeds with traditionally occurring/cultivated ground story valuable spp.
1. Supplementary artificial regeneration with suitable valuable spp will also be useful for soil and moisture regime. For better silvicultural substitution of Lantana by other appropriate species site specific planning and treatment should be done. 2. Soil beds will be prepared along contours and planted with tufts or seed broadcasting. 3. Sowing of grasses will be done in areas near habitations. Suitable fodder spp.which can compete with Lantana include Napier grass, Guinea grass, Desmanthus, Cenchrus spp. etc. 4. Other appropriate spp. including lemon grass, citronella, palmarosa, vetiver and medicinal herbs like chasku, kalmegh, ashwagandha, tulsi, agave, aloe-vera, kaunch etc. could also be planted as a part of forest floor/understorey management. 5. Bamboo, Subabul and other tree species may also be planted in close spacing for suppression of Lantana.
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C. Lantana management/Lantana Harvest Rules
Lantana management is a critical issue which needs attention in areas closed under PLPA. Being an invasive alien weed which has covered very large tracts of Shiwalik in last few decades the problem needs to be addressed urgently. Therefore for Lantana removal/harvest from any site following rules are made:
1. Lantana eradication/removal has to be done carefully. Therefore Lantana will not be burnt for clearing of site for plantation or others purposes. 2. People can harvest Lantana for bonafide use, such as fuel wood and other household needs. 3. Furniture making from lantana may also be encouraged by providing training and establishing marketing linkages though JFM Committees. The cut material of lantana may be converted in to briquettes for use as fuel in industries/furnaces. 4. Normally, Lantana would be cut back close to the ground and not uprooted or stubbed in large areasin order to prevent soil erosion. Uprooting or stubbing in smaller areas may be allowed in strips for undertaking earthwork for planting. 5. Lantana can be stubbed in agricultural fields where the land is level and there is no danger of erosion. Lantana can also be cut /stubbed in a careful manner from such areas which are required for earthwork for plantation and improving the quality of ground cover. In such areas, Lantana stubbing will be confined only to trench areas for plantation or soil bed areas in case of sowing/planting of grasses or herbaceous or other sspeccies. 6. Heavy machinery will not be allowed to be used to harvest Lantana. 7. No large scale Lantana cutting/stubbing will be done during fire season (16 April-15July) except as a part of advance earthwork for planting or bona fide local use from private forests.
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8. Total cutting/clearance of Lantana from a site will be confined to level areas or stable and gentle slopes only. But large stretches would not be cleared in one go. 9. For slopes which are moderate to steep or otherwise refractory in nature, only line cutting of Lantana will be done during site preparation. For Soil stability on such slopes Lantana will be removed in alternate lines/patches to ensure that soil is not fully exposed to the danger of any significant accelerated soil loss/erosion. Line cutting of Lantana/weeds will be carried with strip width up to 4 m and strip interval being 4-5 m. 10. For any commercial use/ transportations of Lantana compressors etc. can be temporarily installed for making Lantana bio mass transportable.
D. Cutting of Timber/ Fuel-wood for domestic use
The application for cutting of timber/fuel wood for domestic use (marriage, cremation etc.) from private areas under section 4 of PLPA 1900 will be entertained by the Forest Guard of that area.
1. The application will be duly recommended by the Sarpanch/JFM Committee of the village.
2. After proper verification, if the case is found genuine, the Forest Guard will recommend the application for permission along with species and girth at breast height.
3. Forester will submit the application in Range office after his recommendation.
4. Range Officer will enter the application in his office domestic use register and maintained village wise along with species, girth and volume and will allow the applicant to cut the Timber/Fuel wood for domestic use.
5. Such decision can also be taken in JFM Committee meeting by the concerned Range Officer.
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11.2.3 Soil & Moisture Conservation
The basic thrust will be to improve the vegetative cover on the Shiwalik hills. The endeavour will be to do the extensive soil conservation works on micro-watershed basis. The soil conservation works will include following measures
a) Vegetative barriers in the upper reaches.
b) Loose stone check dams in the middle stage.
c) Crate wire/Gabion check dams.
d) Stone masonry structures in the lower reaches to check torrents.
Dry stone check dams are required to supplement the brushwood check dams in the initial stages to decrease the velocity of the water in the gullies along the slopes. These structures have been raised in series to act as steps in the way of the fast flowing water to minimize its eroding impact. The establishment of such structures has been found to be very effective in reducing soil erosion in treated areas of all Shiwalik belt of the State. Other measures includechoe training, contour trenching, contour bunding etc.
Crate wire check dam in Chattarpur Range
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Precautions will be taken to minimize the destabilization of soil and vegetation. Blank patches and areas prone to sheet, slip and gully erosion will be taken up for soil conservation works on priority basis.
1. Baggar grass and other soil binding grasses shrubs and herbs will be planted along the choe beds, gullies and on the berms of trenches.
2. The areas of natural regeneration will be fenced and protected against the cattle damage.
3. The natural regeneration will be encouraged; however, artificial planting should be done in blanks with species like Khair, Shisham, Neem, Rajain, Siris, Drek, Amla, Su-babool, Bamboos, tamarind etc.
4. Eucalyptus planting will be reduced in stages in the upper reaches and resorted to in the foot hills which are ecologically suitable for such plantation. The advanced growth of suitable species will be retained.
Table 11.2 Proposed Soil and Moisture Conservation works
Name of Component Stone Live Crate wire Masonry Hedge structure Works (M3) (KM) (M3) 2017-18 500 15 2000 2018-19 500 15 2000 2019-20 500 15 2000 2020-21 500 15 2000 2021-22 500 15 2000 Year 2022-23 500 15 2000 2023-24 500 15 2000 2024-25 500 15 2000 2025-26 500 15 2000 2026-27 500 15 2000
Source: Field Survey by the staff
The above works will be taken up as per availability of funds under various schemes. Detail of Soil-moisture conservation works to be taken up year-wise is given as ANNEXURE 11D.
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11.2.4 Associated Miscellaneous Regulations A. NTFP
There is wide scope of planting, augmentation, harvest and marketing of NTFP. Apart from this various income generating activities (IGA‟s) can be promoted in this area, especially forest biomass based IGAs depending upon the availability of NTPF. Following are the important produces having ample potential for value addition or marketing:- i) Amla (Emblica officianlis) ii) Desi Mango (Mangifera indica) iii) Neem (Azadirachta indica) iv) Bhabbar (Eulaliopsis binata) v) Amaltas (Cassia fistula) vi) Giloe (Tinospora cordiforlia) vii) Gandla (Murraya koenigii) viii) Basuti (Adhatoda vasica) Similarly other useful species like bamboo, shrubs, herbs and grasses especially the ones that can silviculturally compete well with invasive weeds like lantana and have scope for value addition and potential market linkages, will also be encouraged.
B. Bamboo
The bamboo clumps whether occurring naturally or planted artificially will be worked under improvement cum felling system on triennial cycle. Marking of Bamboos will be done clump wise. Cutting of Bamboos will be subject to the following restrictions.
1. The old culms left must be evenly distributed over the clump. 2. Out of the culms which are selected for removal, the older ones should be removed first.
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3. The young shoots (Manus and Chals) must be provided with adequate sufficient support by retention of sufficient number of older bamboos uniformly distributed particularly on the downhill side. 4. All dead, dry and malformed Bamboos will be removed. 5. Bamboos on the periphery of the clump will not be cut. Cutting will be done with sharp edged tools and six inches above the ground. 6. Cutting will be done by following horse shoe method.The cut should be in slanting manner so that the rain water may not accumulate in the Bamboo stump.
C. Katha extraction
Katha bhatties can be permitted in the area during the felling season. The number of bhatties and their location will be decided as per direction and due permission of DFO Dasuya, keeping in view the availability of khair timber.
During previous plan period 2006-07 to 2016-17, 152000 Khair trees having Vol.37190.79 M3were felled; keeping this in view proportionately 165000 khair trees having vol 40371.58m³ (Aprox) can be felled for extraction of katha during this plan.
D. Resin Tapping
Resin is extracted from chil trees. The regulation for resin tapping is laid down in the Punjab Forest Leaflet number 13. (Annexure-11E).In this Annexure excerpts have been reproduced depending upon the present Punjab because Punjab Forest Leaflet No.13 relates to old Punjab.
1. The marking is done according to rules approved by the PCCF as laid down in leaflet No. 13 only those trees are blazed for resin tapping which are technically/silviculturally fit. The marking is done after 5 years.
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2. Only one blaze is permitted on trees having girth between 105 Cm. and 180 cm. At breast height. However, two blazes at horizontal distances of 10 cm. will be allowed on trees having girth above 180 Cm. at breast height.
3. Originally the size of blaze will be 10 cm x 10 cm x 13 mm (depth). Each freshening will be of 13 mm length and above mentioned width and depth. At the end of the season (15 March to 15 Oct.). The total length of the blaze will not exceed 48 cm. in the first year and 38 cm. in the subsequent years. Maximum of one freshening will be allowed after 7 days.
4. Each blaze will be allowed to be tapped for a maximum period of 5 years. At the end of five years duration each blaze will have a length of 200 cm.
5. Responsibility regarding measurement of blaze will be entirely of the owner. Any blaze put on undersized trees will be considered illegal.
6. The maximum permissible quantity of resin tapped from a single blaze will be up to 2.5 kg/season. Any resin tapped over and above this quantity will be treated as illicitly tapped resin and may be seized and be liable to confiscation.
7. The owner will be allowed to remove the resin only after paying the dues/penalties imposed on him after checking.
8. Security money or any such balance thereof as may be left after making deduction in respect of checking cost and penalties etc. be realized from the permit holder after close of the operation and after the satisfaction of the DFO that all the terms and conditions of the permit have duly and faithfully carried out by the permit holder.
9. Penalties for oversized blaze will be realized at rates prescribed vide PCCF Punjab‟s standing order no. 1 dated 29.11.1963.
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10. Following is the list of villages where resin-tapping will be taken up in Dasuya Forest Division:
1. Chattarpur 2. Jherera 3. Chamuhi 4. Sukhchianpur 5. Bhol Bhadmania 6. Dharampur 7. Bhavnour 8. Alera
E. Charcoal making
Permission for making charcoal in bhatties from from dead dry chilor chil trees cut material vide permit whose transportation is difficult shall be given by DFO Dasuya.
The following safe-guards shall be taken while granting permitto make charcoal -
1. Charcoal bhatties not to be permitted in summer/fire season to prevent forest fires.
2. Charcoal bhatties to be located near choe beds where water is available to put-off fire in case of any mishap.
3. Any other condition as the Divisional Forest Officer, Dasuya forest division may deem fit.
4. All permissions granted for this purpose will be duly recorded so as to assess the magnitude of charcoal extraction.
F. Medicinal Plants cultivation
Many medicinal plants are found naturally in the Dasuya part of the Shiwaliks.
A comprehensive list of 120 medicinal plants has been prepared by the Punjab State Council of Science and technology under a study
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Potential also exists in the field of ex-situ cultivation of appropriate medicinal plants in the agricultural fields of the farmers especially when the National Medicinal Plants Board is providing financial assistance to the tune of 30% for ex-situ cultivation of medicinal plants.
For in-situ conservation of medicinal plants some management interventions like weed control and lantana removal/harvest will be undertaken. Besides that some fragile area needs to be closed to prevent grazing and illegal removal of medicinal plants.
11.2.5 JFM and Eco-tourism promotion
To give adequate protection to the existing forest resources in the division through effective people‟s participation and to maintain and improve the quality of the environment, it is imperative to involve people not only in protection but management of these area, so that the existing vegetation/tree cover could be maintained and expanded for the conservation and improvement of the environment and for the better living conditions for human beings. This will be done with an aim to-
1. To reduce the pressure on the forests by diverting the pressure with the alternative sources of energy. 2. To manage the forests in such a way that there is effective sharing of usufructs to the people in a sustainable manner. 3. To create awareness among the people about the importance of the forest resources/tree covers for a better future of humanity. 4. Overall socio-economic development of the forest fringe areas.
Following are the prescriptions in this section for promotion of JFM related activities-
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A. Proposals for Cultivated / Habitation / Institutional Lands
Arable lands also constitute some part of the area notified under PLPA, 1900. Being mostly rain-fed areas, arable areas yield mostly depend upon rains. Now there is a thrust of planting of improved varieties of fruit plants on these and adjoining hilly areas, so that income of the local inhabitants can be increased. It is important to obtain people‟s participation by addressing their genuine needs for betterment of these arable areas. Detail of JFMCs trainings proposed during this plan is given as ANNEXURE 11 F. As already envisaged in chapter 7.1, involvement of people representing all stake holders is importance for long term conservation of the area through community participation and to generate alternative source of income, works such as following will be allowed in these arable areas.
1. Installation of tube well including electricity lines and small schemes for irrigation and drinking water for the local community stakeholders. 2. Laying of underground water pipes for irrigation/other uses. 3. Improvement of such lands enhancing efficiency of life saving irrigation for optimizing yields of the crops and curtail wastage of water. 4. Construction of dwelling units for livelihood needs of local community and for carrying out the bona fide agricultural activities by the local population and for meeting other livelihood needs. 5. Construction of common public services or institutions like schools, dispensary and Community Centre etc, provided they are being made under a government scheme/Programme. Private institutions or commercial activities will not be permitted in these areas without prior approval of Govt. of India, under Forest Conservation Act, 1980. 6. Felling in habitation/institutional lands will be as per rules applicable to cultivated lands. The above prescriptions will be applicable to only those arable, cultivated lands which are still under PLPA areas and shall not apply to those cultivated areas which have been delisted out of PLPA areas.
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B. Proposals for Private Lands
The following activities being beneficial for overall conservation of private forest vegetation will be permitted:-
1. Presence of feral cattle in these forest areas is having strong adverse impact therefore parts of non arable private community forest areas may be demarcated for cattle pounds and enterprise based initiatives may be taken up to make organic herbicides, pesticides & other products. Communities will be involved in this work through JFMC/FPC's. 2. Planting of improved varieties of plants. Efforts will also be made for value addition and market linkage for herbs, shrubs and tree products. 3. To drought proof the area and facilitating ground water recharge and enhance productivity from lands as well as augment farmers income and availability of fodder to reduce pressure on forest land, various small conservation and local irrigation works such as Small Dams, Cement Masonry Structures, Silt Detention Structures, Makkowal Type Structures, Microlift irrigation and renovation/construction of new ponds will be allowed with active public participation which will be beneficial for soil/water conservation as well as improving productivity and reducing pressure on the forests. This is going to significantly improve the water regime of the area. 4. Strategically such provisions are also essential to enlist effective voluntary community participation in overall conservation activities and reduce community‟s alienation which is otherwise causing tremendous drain on time and resources of the staff of Forest Department.
C. Ecotourism potential and prospects
As per the report titled Biodiversity in the Shivalik Ecosystem of Punjab prepared by the Punjab State Council of Science and Technology, Hoshiarpur is endowed with rich biodiversity of flora and fauna. The
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Local people‟s interest and responsiveness prior to starting the programme at any given location will be considered. Initial emphasis should be on places where good and constructive local leadership is forth coming and forest dependency is higher.The process should provide for local people‟s requirements and needs in planning,including some non-forestry developmental initiatives and programmes to be implemented by the Punjab Forest Department.There shall be regular annual review of the programme by the Forest Department, involving other stakeholders for the lessons learnt, and also to identify strengths and weaknesses so as to amend the rules and regulations to steer the course of events towards a positive direction in the overall interest of forest conservancy and local development. The following interventions are proposed to tap eco-tourism potential of the area-
1. To serve the dual purpose enhancementof ecotourism as well socio- economic status of locals' new initiatives like Home stays, nature guides, development of nature trails, camping sites, sight seeing at Riverine areas, boating etc. may be taken up. For this initial capacity building may be done by the department under various schemes.
2. There are many potential sites in the Forest Division, for example in villages Talwara, Vadhaiaya and Ban Karanpur etc. which could be developed as camping sites for nature loving tourists. Sites which have great potential in terms of natural attraction would be taken up.
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3. It is being planned to implement, community based Eco-tourism plan, on a pilot basisfor one site each in two forest ranges namely; Talwara and Dasuya.
4. Forest Department in collaboration with Forest Corporation, other government departments, corporation and local community/will facilitate creation of appropriate infrastructure for eco-tourism which blends with natural surroundings.
5. It is better to take only those sites, which have great potential in terms of natural attraction and have some pre-existing infrastructure facilities like forest rest houses, connectivity, camping site etc in and around these villages.
6. After the successful implementation, the model of these activities would be expanded/ replicated to other sites in Dasuya Forest Division. All these activities shall be shall be aimed at raising interest and awareness level of local community and shall be aimed at biodiversity conservation.
11.2.6 Wildlife Conservation A. Scope of wildlife conservation
The main wildlife present in this area has already been listed in ANNEXURE 3 B. All though management plan prescriptions are mainly confined to the Selection cum Improvement felling safeguarding the faunal diversity in the management plan area, by ensuring optimum wildlife habitats, special emphasis and efforts to protect faunal biodiversity will also be ensured through following interventions-
i. Provision for water holes, salt licks, appropriate fencing etc. may be allowed for wild animals in non arable areas, so that animal don‟t move to habitation and farm areas. ii. Presence of stray cattle in these froest areas is having strong adverse impact on biodiversity and forest ecosystem. Therefore,
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part of private, community land/forest may demarcate and well marked where stray cattle can be confined for protection of regeneration and biodiversityand such areas can be appropriately fenced for the purpose. iii. Communities will be involved in these works through JMFCs. iv. Support of public especially school children becomes very significant for achieving long term conservation goals. For this schools will be involved through large scale plantation drive and wildlife awareness drive.
B. Reduction in Man-Animal Conflict: As already mentioned that the agriculture crops are being damaged by the Wild Boar, Blue Bull, monkeys, other deer species and feral cattle To control this damage, Government has issued notification vide no. 34/4/2017-Ft-5/1050701-1 dated 24.08.2017 to issue limited hunting permits for killing of Blue bull and Wild boar where ever they are posing threats of the agricultural crop damage.For compensating the damage and loss of property/life, Govt has already issued a notification providing relief in such cases. Efforts will be made to reduce man and animal conflict and various types of measures will be tried for hostility of local population towards willd animals.
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ANNEXURE-1 A
List of Private Forests Closed/delisted of Dasuya Forest Division under Punjab Land Preservation Act 1900 Section-4 & 5
Sr. Name H.B Total Area of Village Area notified under PLPA 1900 Delisted Area Area remain Sec.-4/ Sec.-5/ No. of No. notified under Delisting Village Sec.-4 & 5 Notification No. and dated
Acre Ha. Section-4 Section-5 Acre Ha. Acre Ha.
Acre Ha. Acre Ha.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
1 Asafpu 359 497 201.21 497 201.21 0 0 324.76 131.48 172.24 69.73 39/14/2011-FT- r 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
2 Badalia 360 343 138.86 343 138.86 0 0 246.83 99.93 96.17 38.93 39/14/2011-FT- n 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011 3 Puleria 362 123 50 123 50 0 0 88.97 36.02 34.03 13.98 39/14/2011-FT- n 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
4 Swar 363 493 199.59 493 199.59 0 0 360.17 145.82 132.83 53.77 39/14/2011-FT- 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
5 Bharat 368 180 72.87 180 72.87 0 0 145.41 58.87 34.59 14 39/14/2011-FT- h 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
6 Passi 371 393 159 368 148.98 25 10 267.10 108.14 100.9 40.84 39/14/2011-FT- Karora 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
7 Badala 373 222 90 222 90 0 0 171.96 69.62 50.04 20.38 39/14/2011-FT- 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
8 Ghagg 374 271 109.71 271 109.71 0 0 193.25 78.24 77.75 31.47 39/14/2011-FT- ar 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
9 Narnou 375 198 80.16 198 80.16 0 0 150.79 61.05 47.21 19.11 39/14/2011-FT- l 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
10 Beh 553 506 204.85 506 204.85 0 0 245.42 99.36 260.58 105.49 39/14/2011-FT- Jogan 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
11 Nathuw 555 691 279.75 691 279.75 0 0 192.56 77.96 498.44 201.79 39/14/2011-FT- al 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
12 Beh 560 484 195.95 484 195.95 0 0 192.46 77.92 291.54 118.03 39/14/2011-FT- Dullo 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
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13 Beh 561 345 140 345 140 0 0 155.26 62.86 189.74 77.14 39/14/2011-FT- Vidiya 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
14 Beh 563 574 232.38 574 232.38 0 0 28.6 11.58 545.4 220.8 39/14/2011-FT- Fatto 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
15 Beh 572 339 137.24 339 137.24 0 0 111.17 45.01 227.83 92.23 39/14/2011-FT- Atta 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
16 Beh 573 730 295.54 730 295.54 0 0 313.39 126.88 416.61 168.66 39/14/2011-FT- Nangal 3/10048 Dated (Alias 22/12/2011 Kamahi Devi)
17 Beh 574 176 71.25 176 71.25 0 0 128.04 51.84 47.96 19.41 39/14/2011-FT- Daria 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
18 Depur 588 1398 566 1398 556 0 0 975.5 394.94 422.5 161.06 39/14/2011-FT- 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
19 Repur 589 227 92 227 92 0 0 167.97 68 59.03 24 39/14/2011-FT- 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
20 Gwal 590 31 13 31 13 0 0 24.75 10.02 6.25 2.98 39/14/2011-FT- Chak 3/10048 Dated Jassu 22/12/2011
21 Rakri 592 1362 551.41 1362 551.41 0 0 689.67 279.22 672.33 272.19 39/14/2011-FT- (Alias 3/10048 Dated Datarp 22/12/2011 ur)
22 Sepriya 367 785.46 318 419 169.63 0 0 148.99 60.32 270.01 109.31 39/14/2011-FT- n 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
23 Jugial 369 1030 417 904 365.99 126 51 353.83 143.25 550.17 222.74 39/19/2011-FT- 3/1960 Dated 11/03/2013
24 Chattar 579 1503 609 1503 609 0 0 72.24 29.25 1430.7 579.75 39/8/2010-FT- pur 6 3/6479 Dated 11/08/2011
25 Labhar 578 1760 712 1366 553 394 0 240.6 97.41 1125.4 455.59 39/18/2011-FT- 3/4252 Dated 24/06/2013
26 Pohari 577 527 214 401 162.35 126 0 143.43 58.07 257.57 104.28 39/08/2010-FT- 3/6487 Dated 11/08/2011
27 Shri 376 571 231.17 571 231.17 0 0 365.06 147.8 205.94 83.37 39/08/2010-FT- Pandia 3/6487 Dated n 22/12/2011
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28 Dhar 550 308 124.7 308 124.7 0 0 263 106.79 45 17.91 39/08/2010-FT- 3/6487 Dated 22/12/2011
29 Beh 552 689 278.95 689 278.95 0 0 282 114.04 407 164.91 39/08/2010-FT- Mava 3/6487 Dated 22/12/2011
30 Beh 554 149 60.32 149 60.32 0 0 111 45.03 38 15.29 39/08/2010-FT- Kitto 3/6487 Dated 22/12/2011
31 Beh 556 734 297.17 734 297.17 0 0 377 152.59 357 144.58 39/08/2010-FT- Lakhan 3/6487 Dated 22/12/2011
32 Heer 562 851 344.53 851 344.53 0 0 379 153.31 472 191.22 39/08/2010-FT- Beh 3/6487 Dated 22/12/2011
33 Beh 564 711 287.85 711 287.85 0 0 260 105.37 451 182.48 39/08/2010-FT- Ranga 3/6487 Dated 22/12/2011
34 Barri 565 955 386.64 955 386.64 0 0 659 266.85 296 119.79 39/08/2010-FT- 3/6487 Dated 22/12/2011
35 Palli 566 491 198.79 491 198.79 0 0 158 64.17 333 134.62 39/08/2010-FT- 3/6487 Dated 22/12/2011
36 Dugral 567 235 95.14 235 95.14 0 0 47 19.13 188 76.01 39/08/2010-FT- 3/6487 Dated 22/12/2011
37 Berring 568 1360 550.61 1360 550.61 0 0 468 189.35 892 361.26 39/08/2010-FT- 3/6487 Dated 22/12/2011
38 Beh 569 815 329.96 815 329.96 0 0 295 119.44 520 210.52 39/08/2010-FT- Khusha 3/6487 Dated la 22/12/2011
39 Beh 570 759 307.29 759 307.29 0 0 401 162.18 358 145.11 39/08/2010-FT- Chur 3/6487 Dated 22/12/2011
40 Beh 571 90 36.44 90 36.44 0 0 43 17.52 47 18.92 39/08/2010-FT- Shakar 3/6487 Dated Kaur 22/12/2011
41 Bhatoli 594 409 165.59 409 165.59 0 0 235 95.15 174 70.44 39/08/2010-FT- 3/6487 Dated 22/12/2011
42 Kothi 575 649 262.75 649 262.75 0 0 291 117.09 358 145.66 39/08/2010-FT- 3/6487 Dated 22/12/2011
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43 Latholi 581 71 28.74 71 28.74 0 0 44 17.99 27 10.75 39/08/2010-FT- 3/6487 Dated 22/12/2011
44 Tung 582 420 170.04 420 170.04 0 0 216 87.6 204 82.44 39/08/2010-FT- 3/6487 Dated 22/12/2011
45 Namoli 593 808 327.13 808 327.13 0 0 660 267 148 60.13 39/08/2010-FT- 3/6487 Dated 22/12/2011
46 Gwal 595 119 48.18 119 48.18 0 0 84 34.14 35 14.04 39/08/2010-FT- Chak 3/6487 Dated Shinga 22/12/2011 ru
47 Bhatoli 622 194 78.54 194 78.54 0 0 79 31.78 115 46.76 39/08/2010-FT- 3/6487 Dated 24/06/2013
48 Sathwa 596 993 402.02 993 402.02 0 0 503 203.95 490 198.07 39/08/2010-FT- n 3/6487 Dated 22/12/2011
49 Rouli 597 255 103.24 255 103.24 0 0 186 75.6 69 27.64 39/08/2010-FT- 3/6487 Dated 22/12/2011
50 Fatehp 598 366 148.18 366 148.18 0 0 185 74.83 181 73.35 39/08/2010-FT- ur 3/6487 Dated 22/12/2011
51 Ram 599 285 115.38 285 115.38 0 0 190 77.28 95 38.1 39/08/2010-FT- Nangal 3/6487 Dated 22/12/2011
52 Adamp 600 283 114.57 283 114.57 0 0 115 47.09 168 67.48 39/08/2010-FT- ur 3/6487 Dated Motian 22/12/2011
53 Chang 601 1225 495.95 1225 495.95 0 0 652 264.34 573 231.61 39/08/2010-FT- arwan 3/6487 Dated 22/12/2011
54 Dohar 602 452 183 452 183 0 0 368 148.86 84 34.14 39/14/2011-FT- 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
55 Bhera 603 335 135.63 335 135.63 0 0 235 95.2 100 40.43 39/14/2011-FT- 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
56 Talwar 604 2694 1090.69 2694 1090.69 0 0 1124 455.13 1570 635.56 39/14/2011-FT- a 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
57 Rajwal 605 1510 611.34 1510 611.34 0 0 927 375.13 583 236.21 39/14/2011-FT- 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
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58 Bhamb 606 1659 671.66 1659 671.66 0 0 541 219.21 1118 452.45 39/14/2011-FT- otar 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
59 Tohlu 607 728 294.74 728 294.74 0 0 413 167.36 315 127.38 39/14/2011-FT- 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
60 Bhuter 608 406 164.37 406 164.37 0 0 209 84.67 197 79.7 39/14/2011-FT- 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
61 Dhalal 609 393 159.11 393 159.11 0 0 143 57.96 250 101.15 39/14/2011-FT- 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
62 Bringli 610 1694 685.83 1694 685.83 0 0 637 257.92 1057 427.91 39/14/2011-FT- 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
63 Bhol 611 503 203.64 503 203.64 0 0 256 103.51 247 100.13 39/14/2011-FT- Kalota 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
64 Plahar 612 674 272.87 674 272.87 0 0 242 97.98 432 174.89 39/14/2011-FT- 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
65 Mangu 614 146 59.11 146 59.11 0 0 64 25.99 82 33.12 39/14/2011-FT- Mehra 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
66 Batwar 615 574 232.39 574 232.39 0 0 182 73.53 392 158.86 39/14/2011-FT- a 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
67 Alera 616 741 300 741 300 0 0 198 80.39 543 219.61 39/14/2011-FT- 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
68 Amroh 617 514 208.1 514 208.1 0 0 236 95.6 278 112.5 39/14/2011-FT- 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
69 Nangal 618 568 229.96 568 229.96 0 0 173 70.07 395 159.89 39/14/2011-FT- Khnour 3/10048 Dated a 22/12/2011
70 Kartoli 619 640 259.11 640 259.11 0 0 182 73.78 458 185.33 39/14/2011-FT- 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
71 Jharera 587 566 229.15 566 229.15 0 0 298 120.81 268 108.34 39/18/2011-FT- 3/4256 Dated 24/06/2013
72 Sikri 620 526 212.96 526 212.96 0 0 192 77.88 334 135.08 39/08/2010-FT- 3/6485 Dated 11/08/2011
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73 Shukhc 584 621 251.42 621 251.42 0 0 119 48.18 502 203.24 39/08/2010-FT- hainpur 3/6481 Dated 11/08/2011
74 Bhole 585 1465 593.12 1465 593.12 0 0 302.43 122.44 1162.5 470.68 39 (91) FT-3- Badmai 7 99/1567 Dated a 31/01/2001
75 Dhara 586 1389 562.35 1389 562.35 0 0 266 107.64 1123 454.71 39/18/2011-FT- mpur 3/4286 Dated 24/06/2013
76 Chamu 583 383 155.06 383 155.06 0 0 186 75.19 197 79.87 39 (119) FT-3- hi 99/12855 Dated 14/10/1999
77 Narang 580 371 150.2 371 150.2 0 0 186 75.28 185 74.92 39/18/2011-FT- pur 3/4252 Dated 24/06/2013
78 Bhavno 621 2121 858.7 2121 858.7 0 0 642 259.91 1479 598.79 39/18/2011-FT- r 3/4258 Dated 24/06/2013
79 Makho 649 694.37 281 690 279.23 0 0 395.22 159.94 294.78 119.29 39/19/2011-FT- wal 3/1960 Dated 11/03/2013
80 Sansar 646 1087.2 440 1099 444.75 0 0 525.94 212.84 573.06 231.91 39/19/2011-FT- pur 6 3/1960 Dated 11/03/2013
81 Chhan 645 397.84 161 395 159.85 0 0 85.13 34.45 309.87 125.4 39/08/2010-FT- gial 3/6503 Dated 11/08/2011
82 Sangh 644 790.74 320 782 316.46 0 0 230.4 93.24 551.6 223.22 39/08/2010-FT- wal 3/6501 Dated 11/08/2011
83 Ado 643 138.38 56 140 56.66 4 1.62 101.26 40.98 38.74 15.68 39/08/2011-FT- Chak 3/4272 Dated 24/06/2013
84 Nekna 638 573.28 232 676 273.57 0 0 240.24 97.22 435.76 176.35 39/08/2010-FT- ma 3/6491 Dated Sanso 11/08/2011
85 Nekna 637 1606.1 650 1223 494.93 386 156.2 414.74 167.84 808.26 327.09 39/08/2010-FT- ma 8 1 3/6891 Dated Hardo 26/08/2011
86 Bassa 636 425.02 172 423 171.18 22 8.90 227.39 92.02 195.61 79.16 39/18/2010-FT- 3/6509 Dated 11/08/2011
87 Tundial 630 187.8 76 187 75.68 0 0 70.75 28.63 116.25 47.05 39/18/2010-FT- 3/6509 Dated 11/08/2011
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88 Chak 629 301.47 122 301 121.81 0 0 211.84 85.73 89.16 36.08 39/18/2010-FT- Falla 3/6509 Dated 11/08/2011
89 Sahora 624 943.94 382 726 293.8 139 56.25 535.20 216.59 190.8 77.21 39/19/2011-FT- Dadial 3/1960 Dated 11/03/2013
90 Sahora 623 936.53 379 872 352.89 148 59.89 403.15 163.15 468.85 189.74 39/19/2011-FT- Kandi 3/1960 Dated 11/03/2013
91 Mawa 559 817.92 331 817 330.63 135 54.63 392.13 158.69 424.87 171.94 39/19/2011-FT- Bath 3/1960 Dated 11/03/2013
92 Ghagw 370 691 280 591 239.27 100 40.48 304.48 123.27 286.52 116 39/19/2011-FT- al 3/1960 Dated 11/03/2013
93 Behbo 224 1613.6 653 1630 659.64 165 66.77 1053.5 426.34 576.49 233.3 39/19/2011-FT- wal 1 3/1960 Dated 11/03/2013
94 Aglaur 641 674.6 273 671 271.54 95 38.45 338.56 137.01 332.44 134.53 39/19/2011-FT- 3/1960 Dated 11/03/2013
95 Dadial 640 3412.5 1381 3396 1374.31 230 93.08 1303.4 527.47 2092.6 846.84 39/19/2011-FT- 2 3/1960 Dated 11/03/2013
96 Barian 576 429.96 174 429 173.61 233 94.29 40.82 16.52 388.18 157.09 39/18/2011-FT- 3/4270 Dated 24/06/2013
97 Badla 626 3343.3 1353 3357 1358.53 0 0 1446.2 585.29 1910.7 773.24 39/19/2011-FT- 3 8 2 3/1960 Dated 11/03/2013
98 Rampu 639 1583.9 641 1523 616.34 0 0 217.58 88.05 1305.4 528.29 39/18/2011-FT- r Haller 4 2 3/6489 Dated 11/08/2011
99 Kando 372 237 96 237 96 0 0 158.60 64.21 78.40 31.79 39/14/2011-FT- karora 3/10048 Dated 22/12/2011
72543. 29368.1 28645.7 731. 30699. 12429 40084. 16216. Total 70784 2328 14 5 8 57 2 .6 8 18
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ANNEXURE-1B Detail of Approved FCA cases under Section 4 & 5 of PLPA -Dasuya Forest Division
Sr.No Name of the Proposal Govt. of India order Approval Forest No. Date Area Diverted Ha. 1 Diversion of 0.0040 ha. Of forest 9-PBB 127/ 07-CHA/ 30.03.07 0.0040 land for construction of UGSR 3816 Water Tank at village Badla 2 Diversion of 28.42 Ha. Of forest 9-PBC 168/2008- 08-12-09 28.422 land in favour of power Grid CHA/4522 corporation of India Limited Sarna, Pathankot for construction of 400 KV. D/C Chamera Pooling Station (Rajera) Jalandhar Transmission line, under Dasuya Forest Division and Distt.Hoshirpur, Punjab. 3 Diversion of 0.1629 Ha. Of forest 9PBB392/2010- 07.09.2010 0.1629 land for approach to Retail CHA/3601 Outlet on Talwara- Bhavnaur rd L/s 4 Construction of Anpoorna Rice 9PBB515/2010- 16.09.2010 0.4107 Mill on Mukerian Talwara Road at CHA/3674 vill Namoli 5 Diversion of 0.1796 Hact. Of 9-PBB328/2010- 11.11.2010 0.1796 Forest land for Construction of cha/4735 Approach road to retail outlet HPCL at village Bhatter on Talwara-Daulatpur Rpad Left Side. 6 Diversion of 0.1382 ha.Of forest 9-PBB 520/2011- 01.11.2011 0.1382 land for approach road to retail CHA/9095 outlet on Hazipur-Jheer da khuh Road Km 18-79 L/s at Village Namoli. 7 Diversion of 0.1887 (instead 9-PBB 432/2011- 02.02.2012 0.1887 0.2075 ha.( PLPA area 0.1720 CHA/967 and PF area 0.01669 Of forest land for approach road to retail outlet on Dasuya-Hazipur Road at Village Swar 8 Diversion of 0.1350 Ha. ( 0.1225 9-PBB362/2012-CHA 30.08.2013 0.1350 PLPA + 0.0124 PF) of forest land in favour of M/S Hindustan petroleum Carporation Ltd. For approach road to retail outlet at village Nathuwal on Jhir da Khu- Kamahi Devi-Haryana Road Km 7-8 L/S under Dasuya Forest Division.
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9 Diversion of 0.1232 Ha. (PLPA 9-PBB203/2012-CHA 19.11.2013 0.1232 1900 area) of forest land in favour of M/S Hindustan petroleum Carporation Ltd. For approach road to retail outlet at village Dadial on Dasuya Kamahi Devi Road Km 12 L/S under Dasuya Forest Division. 10 Diversion of 0.1300 ha of forest 9-PBB403/2014-CHA 18.09.2014 0.13 land (under PLlPA area-0.1269 + PF 0.0031) const. of new building on Talwara- Daulatpur road Km 12-13 L/s at village Ramgarh sikri Distt. Hoshiarpur 11 Diversion of 0.36 ha of forest FCA/1980/02/2015/PB 31.03.2015 0.36 land for laying lift Irrigation -02/ Project in village Jugial, covering beneficiaries of village jugial, Swar, Gaggar, Bharath Asfpur Badalian 12 Diversion of 0.1342 ha (instead 9-PBB532/2014-CHA 02.09.2015 0.1342 of 0.1268 ha) under PLPA 0.1225 ha +PF 0.0117 ha) of forest land for approarch road to construction of petrol Pump (IOC Ltd) on Dasuya - Hajipur road Km 3-4 L/s at village Sahora Kandi Distt. Hoshiarpur 13 Diversion of 0.1286 ha (0.1227 9-PBB430/2011-CHA 31.08.2016 0.1286 ha PLPA + 0.0059 PF) of forest land for const. Of approach road to Marriage Palace at village Rakri on Jheer Da Khu Kamahi Devi road Km 2-3 L/s under Dasuya Forest Division & District, Hoshiarpur. 14 Diversion of 0.23 ha under PLPA 9-PBB317/2016/CHA 20.09.2016 0.23 area of forest land for laying of Lift Irrigation project in village Ghagwal covering beneficiaries of village Ghagwal and Gaggar under Forest Division Dasuya and Distt. Hoshiarpur 15 Diversion of 0.80 ha of forest FCA/1980/214/2016/P 15.03.2017 0.80 land for laying of Lift Irrigation B-131 Project in Vill Dpur, Badala, naraul, Repur, Under Forest Division Dasuya. Total 31.547
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ANNEXURE-3A
List of Common Trees, Shrubs, Herbs, Climbers & Grasses found in Dasuya Forest Division.
Sr. Batanical Name Local Family Habits No. Name 1. Abrus precatorious Rattak Leguminosae A branched climber 2. Acacia catechu Khair -do- A deciduous tree 3. Acacia codesta Phalahi -do- -do- 4. Achyranthes aspera Chirchera Amarantaceae An erect shrub 5. Adhatoda vasica Basuti Acamthaceae An evergreen gregarious shrub 6. Agegle marmelos Bil Rutaceae A deciduous tree 7. Albizzia lebbek Kala siris Leguminosae -do- 8. Alloteropsis cimicina Takri Gramineae A grass 9. Ampelocissus Gidardakh Vitaceae A climber latifolia 10. Aristida setacea Ghian Grarineae A grass 11. Asperagus - Libiaceae A much branched recomosus scandent shrub 12. Azadyrachta indica Nim Meliaceae An evergreen tree 13. Bahuninia verigate Kachnar Leguminosae A deciduous tree 14. Boehmeria Paliara Ticaceae -do- platyphlla 15. Butea monosperma Dhak Leguminosae -do- 16. Capparis sepiaria Hins Capparidaceae An evergreen climber shrub 17. Carrisa opaca Garna Apocynaceae An ever green shrub 18. Cassia fistula Amaltas Leguminosae An evergreen tree 19. Cassias ophera Kasunder -do- A diffused shrub 20. Cassia tora Ailwas -do- A gregarious
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shrub 21. Calastrus paniculata Malkangni Colantraceae A climber 22. Chrysopogon Dhaul Gramineae A grass montanus 23. Colebrookia Labiatae A hoary shrub Oppositifolia 24. Crataeva Barns Capparidaceae A deciduous tree unilocularis 25. Cynodon dactylon Khabal Gramineae A grass 26. Dactyloetenium Madhana -do- -do- igyptium 27. Dalbergia sissoo Shisham Leguminosae A deciduous tree (Tahli) 28. Dicanthium Panni Gramineae A grass Annulatum (Ganni) 29. Diosphyros Kaindu Ebanaceae A decucyips tree cordifolia 30. Diescorea deltoidea - Dioscoreaceae A climber 31. Diospyros Kinu Ebenaceae A deciduous tree tomentosa 32. Dodonaea viscosa Mendru Sapinda ceae A shrub 33. Ehretia laevis Chamror Boraginaceae A large shrub kor small sized deciduous tree. 34. Elaedendron Mirgu Celastraceae A tree glaucum 35. Emblica officinalis Aula Euphorbiaceae A deciduous tree 36. Eriophorum GhorBaggar Gramineae A grass comosum 37. Eulaliopsis binata Baggar -do- -do- 38. Eucalyptus hybrid Safeda - A tree (Mysoregum ) 39. Feronia limonia Bilan Rutaceae A small sized evergreen tree. 40. Ficus benglensis Barh Urticaceae A deciduous tree 41. Ficus religosa Pipal -do- -do-
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42. Flacouria indica Kangoo bixaceae -do- 43. Grewia sapida Ban Kanak Bixaceae A decudyiys tree 44. Grewia oppositifolia Dhaman Tiliaceae A deciduous shrub 45. Helicteris isora Maror phalli Sterculiaceae A shrub 46. Heteropogon Lambu Gramineae A grass contortus 47. Holoptelea Rajain Urticaceae A deciduous tree integrifolia 48. Holarrhena Koor Apocynaceae -do- antisysentorica 49. Hymenodictyon Benthus Rubiaceae A deciduous tree excelsum 50. Ichoncarpus Bakar Bel Apocynacea A climber fruteseens 51. Indigofera pulchella Moth Leguminosae A shrub 52. Lannea Kehmbal Anacardiaceae A deciduous tree coromandelica 53. Lantana camara Punchphuli Verbenaceae An evergreen shrub 54. Madhuca indica Mahwa Sapotaceae A deciduous tree 55. Mallotus Kamal Euphorbiaceae An evergreen philippinensis tree 56. Mangifera indica Amb Anmacardiaeae An evergreen tree 57. Milletia auriculata - Leguminosae A climber 58. Mimosa himalayana Durghari -do- -do- 59. Mitragyna parvifolia Kalam Rubiaceae A deciduous tree 60. Mucuna prurita Grelu Leguminosae -do- 61. Murraya keonigi Gandhla Rutaceae An evergreen tree 62. Nyctanthes Kuri Oleaceae A shrub or small arbortristis deciduous tree 63. Ocimum basilicum Bantulsi Labiatae A shrub 64. Ougeiniao ojainenis Sanan Leguminosae An evergreen tree 65. Puraria tuberosa Salohar Leguminosae A climber
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66. Putranjiva Putajan Euphorbiaceae An evergreen Roxburghii tree 67. Pyruspashia Kainth Rosaceae A deciduous tree 68. Rhamnus triquetra Girgithan Rhamnaceae A small unarmed shrub or tree 69. Salmalia malaberica Semal Malvaceae A deciduous tree 70. Seuurinegea virosa Girthan Euphorbiaceae A tree of small size 71. Smilex parvifolia - Liliaceae A climber 72. Tamarix dioca Jhau Tamaricaceae A gregarious shrub 73. Tectona grandis Teak Verbenaceae A deciduous tree 74. Terminalia chebula Harar Compretaceae A deciduous tree 75. Terminalia Chila -do- -do- tementosa 76. Themeda anathera Lunji Gramineae A grass 77. Tinoppora Giloe Menispermacea A climber malaberica e 78. Vallaris heynel Dudhibel„ Apocynaceae A twinning climber 79. Wendladia exserta Pansera Rubiaceae A deciduous tree 80. Woodfordia Dhwwin Lythraceae A shrub frusticosa 81. Ziziphus mauritiana Ber Rhamnaceae A middle sized deciduous tree 82. Ziziphus Balah -do- A bushy shrub nummularia
Source: Dasuya Forest Division
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Annexure-3-B
List of Common Wild Animals & Birds found in Dasuya Forest Division Common Wild Animals
Sr.No Common Name Scientific Name
1 Blue Bull Boselaphus tragocamelus
2 Wild boar Sus scrofa
3 Barking deer Muntiacus muntilak
4 Sambhar Cervus unicolor
5 Hog deer Axis porcinus
6 Indian Pangolin Manis Crassicaudata
7 Jackal Canis aureus
8 Indian Hare Iepus nigricollis
9 Small Indian Mongoose Herpestes auropunctatus
10 Common Indian Herepestes edwardsi Mangoose 11 Small Indian civet Viverricula indica 12 Rhesus Monkey Macaca Mulatta 13 Common Indian Hystrix indica porcupine 14 Grey Musk Shrew Suncus murinus 15 Indian Fox Vulpes bengalensis 16 Palm Squirrel Funambulus pennanti 17 Yellow monitor lizard Varanus flavescous
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Sr. No. Scientific Name Common Name 1 2 3 1. Anhinga rufa Darter and snake 2. Ardea cinerea Grey Heron 3. Aredea Purpurea manilonsis Purple Heron 4. Ardeola grayii Pond Heron 5. Ardea cinerea nectivostrin Eastern Grey Heron 6. Accipiter badivs dussumieri Shikra 7. Aqvila heliacal Imperial Eagle 8. Aqvila rapax vindhiana Tawry Eagle 9. Aqvila Pomavina Lesser Spotted Eagle 10. Aqvila clanga pallas Greater Spotted Eagle 11. Amaurornis phoenicurus White breasted water hen chinesis 12. Athene brama indica Spotted owlet 13. Asio flameus flammeus Sharteared owl 14. Apus affinis House swift 15. Alcedo atthis Common King fisher 16. Ammomanes phoenicurus Rufous tailed Finch lark 17. Alauda qulqula Sky lark 18. Acridotheres tristis Common Myna 19. Acridotheres ginginianus Bank Myna 20. Acroce phalusstentoreus Indian Great Red Warbler 21. Acrocephalus dumetorum Blyth‟s Reed Warbler 22. Anthus trivialis Tree Pipit 23. Anthusnovae seelandial Puddyfied Pipit 24. Anus crecea Common teal 25. Bubulcus ibis Cattle Egret„ 26. Buke coromandus Dusky Harned Owl 27. Bubozey lonesis Brown fish owl
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28. Barus major Black Grey Lit 29. Gyps Bengulensis White bucked vulture 30. Coturnix coturnix coturnix Grey owl 31. Calidris alpinus Dunlin 32. Columba livia intormedia Blue Rock Pigeon 33. Coculus yarius Common Hawk Cuckoo 34. Cuculus micropterus Indian Cuckoo micropherus 35. Cacomantis Merulinis Plaintive cuckoo passeirnuss 36. Clamator jucohinus serratus Pied creasted cuckoo 37. Centropus sinensis Crow pheasant 38. Cypsirus parkus Palm swift 39. Ceryle rudis Pied king fisher 40. Corvus splendens House crow 41. Corvus corax Raven 43. Clandrella raytall Sunt lark 42. Chrysomma sinensis Yellow yed babbler 44. Copsychus Salvlaris Magpie Robin 45. Chaimarrarnis leucocephalus Whiteeped Red start 46. Cardubinal cardulinal cunicips Grey headed Gold finch 47. Dinopiun benghalense Golden balked wood peeker 48. Dicrurus adsimilis Black drango 49. Dendrocitta vagabunda Treepic 50. Egretta gurzetta Large Egret 51. Egretta garzetta Median Egret 52. Egretta gartetta Little Egret 53. Elanus calruleus Blank winged kite 54. Eronoterix gresoa Ashy crowned finch lark 55. Eritacus Byenicus Blue throadc
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56. Emberiza stewarti Black headed buntings 57. Estrilda amandava Red munia 58. Eudyanamy scolopacea Koel scolopacea 59. Falcohiar micus jugger Lagger Falcon 60. Falcocolumharius insigns Asiatic merlin 61. Francolinus trancolinus Black Partridge 62. Francolinus Pondicerisnos Grey Partridge 63. Gullinola chloropus Indian Moorhen 64. Gelerida cristata Singing Bush Lark 65. Gelerida cristata Crested Lark 66. Haliastur Indus Brahminy kite 67. Haliastur leucoryphus Pallas‟s Fishing Eagle 68. Hydrophasianus chirurgus Pheasent tailed jacana 69. Halcyensm rnensis White creasted king fisher 70. Hirundo rustica Common swallow 71. Hirundo smithil Wrietailed swllow 72. Isobrvchus cinnamomeus Chestnus Bittern 73. Jynx Tarquila Wryneck 74. Lanius excobiter Grey shrike 75. Lanius vittatus Bay backed shrike 76. Lanius schack Rufows backed shrike 77. Lonchura punchulata Spotted munia punchulata 78. Lonchora malaburica White throated munia 79. Milvas migrans Pariah kite 80. Merops oriahtalis Green bee later 81. Merops superciliousus Blue tailed Bee later 82. Merops superciliosus Indian Roller 83. Mega laima Zey lanic Large Green Barbet
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84. Megalanima haemace phula Crimson breasted barket 85. Megulanima haemece phula Copper smith indica 86. Muscicape parva Red breasted fly catcher 87. Mirarfa erythropdera Red breasted fly catcher 88. Muscicapethal lessima Verditer fly catcher 89. Megalurus palurtris Straited marsh warbler 90. Muscicape loatirostris Brown fly catcher 91. Motacilla gllavathunberai Grey headed yellow wagtail 92. Motacilla citreaola Yellow headed wagtail 93. Motacilla Flara calcarate Black yellow wagtail 94. Motacilla caspica Grey wagtail 95. Motacilla alke dukkunenis Indian White Wagtail 96. Motacilla personata Masked wagtail 97. Motacilla madders patensis Large pied Wagtail 98. Musser domsticus House sparrow 99. Musser hisapniei ais Spanish sparrow 100. Melophus lathami Crested buntings 101. Nycticorax nycticarax Night Heron 102. Nettapus coromeddellionus Cotton Teal 103. Neopheron peronopterus Scarenger vuiture 104. Nectarinia asiatica Purple sunbird 105. Oenonthapiceita Pied chat 106. Oloceas Phillippinus Indian weaver birds 107. Orthotonues sutarius Tailer Bird 108. Oriulus oriulus kundoo Golden oriole 109. Podiaps fuficollis Little greke 110. Phala crocarax carbo Large carmorant 111. Phala crocorax nigher Little carmorent 112. Pseudibis papillosa Black ibis
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113. Plegadis faalanellus Glossy Ibis 114. Perdicula agiatica punjaubi Bushl Quail 115. Pavo cristatus Pea fowl 116. Parphyrio parphyrio Purple moorhen 117. Psittalula cupatria Large India Parakeet 118. Psittacula krameri Rose ringed parakeet 119. Psittacula cyanocephala Blossom headed parakeet 120. Picoides mahrattansis Yellow fronted pied wood peeker 121. Pericrocotus flammeus Scarlet minivet 122. Percrocotus cinnamonens Small minivet 123. Pyenontus liucogenvs White checked bulbul 124. Pynontus café Red Vented bulbul 125. Perinia subflava Indian Warn warbler 126. Parinia socialis Ashywaren warbler 127. Parnia hodgesoni Franklin‟s warbler 128. Parinia fluviantris Yellow bellied wren warbler 129 Petroniaxanthocolus Yellow throated sparrow 130. Ploceas benghalensis Black throated weaver bird 131. Ploceas manyar Streaked weaver bird 132. Pittabrachyura brachyura Pitta 133. Riparia riparia Indian collard sand martin 134. Rhipidura aurtola White browed faintail fly catcher 135. Rhyacorhis ochdruros Black red start 136. Rhyacorhisfali avinesus Plumbeous Red Start 137. Streptopelia dacaocte Indian ring dove 138. Streptopelia dineusis Spotted dove 139. Streptopeliatrangubraica Red turtle dove 140. Strunos vulgris Starling
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141. Sturnus contra Pied myna 142. Seicarcus xanthoschistes Grey headed fly catcher Warbler 143. Sacicola taravata Collared bush chat 144. Sacicola coprata Pied bush chat 145. Sturnus pagodarun Brahimy mynah 146. Tringat otanus Reds hank 147. Tringu crythropus Dusky Red Shank 148. Tieron phoenicotera Green pigeon phoenicoptera 149. Tocks hirortris Grey horn Bill 150. Tephrodernis pondicerianus Common wood shrike 151. Turdoides caudatus Common babbler 152. Turdoides grisea Striated babbler 153. Turdoides straitus Jungle babbler 154. Tersiphane paradise Paradise fly catcher lecucogusien 155. Turdus ruficollis Black lthroated thrus 156. Tichodroma murasia Wall creeper 157. Taclorna ferrugenia Brahminy duck 158. Upupupa cpups Hoopeoe 159. Venellus ceucurus White tailed lapwing 160. Venellus indica Red wattled lopwing 161. Venellus venellus Peewit 162. Zosterops pollobrasa White eye
Source: Dasuya Forest Division
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ANNEXURE-6A
List of licences issused for wood based industry in Dasuya Forest Division.
Information on wood based industries
S. Name and Address of firm Name of No. of band Lic No Date Rem. No. Range Saw & Size Horizo Vertic ntal al 1 M/S Parkash Singh & Sons Dasuya 1-36" 1-39" 1-Dasuya/D 25.04.2008 Saw Mill, Miani road Tanda (Hoshiarpur) 2 M/S Narinder Saw Mill, Near Dasuya 1-42" 01-36" 2-Dasuya/D 25.04.2008 FCI Store, Tanda (Hoshiarpur)
3 M/S Baaj Saw Mill, Near PSEB Dasuya - 1-36" 3--Dasuya/D 25.04.2008 Tanda 4 M/S Dashemsh Saw Mill, Dasuya 1-39" 2-42" 4 -Dasuya/D 25.04.2008 Timber Store, Near Baba Buta Bhagat, Tanda Urmur-darapur Road, (Hoshiarpur) 5 Pujan Saw Mill Mandi Darapur, Dasuya - 1-39" 5-Dasuya/D 25.04.2008 Near Baba Buta Bhagat Mandir, Tanda (Hoshiarpur)
6 M/S Gian Singh Bhajan Singh Dasuya 1-42" 1-42" 6--Dasuya/D 25.04.2008 Saw Mill, Bypass Darapur, Tanda (Hoshiarpur)
7 M/s Tajinder Saw Mill, G.T Dasuya 1-39" 1-39" 7--Dasuya/D 25.04.2008 Road Darapur, Bypass Tanda (Hoshiarpur) 8 M/s Khalsa Timbder store, Dasuya 1-39" 1-42" 8-Dasuya/D 25.04.2008 W.No. 7, Miani Road, Tanda
9 M/s darshan Singh Saw Mill, Dasuya - 1-36" 9-Dasuya/D 25.04.2008 Tanda-Kaputhala Road, Jalalpur 10 M/s Surinder Singh Saw Mill, Dasuya - 1-36" 10-Dasuya/D 25.04.2008 Vill Usmaan Shaheed, Budobarkat Road 11 M/s Raghubir Chand Saw Mill, Dasuya 1-36" 1-39" 11-Dasuya/D 25.04.2008 Hoshiarpur Road near Civil Hospital, Dasuya
12 M/S Parkash saw Mill, Shed Dasuya 1-42" 1-36" 12-Dasuya/D 25.04.2008 No. 4, RIE Opp. Civil Hospital, Dasuya 13 M/s Prasher Saw Mill, Miani Dasuya - 1-36" 13-Dasuya/D 25.04.2008 Road, Dasuya
14 M/s Multani Saw Mill, old Dasuya - 1-36" 14-Dasuya/D 25.04.2008 Grain Market Dasuya
15 M/s Ravi Saw Mill, Miani Road Dasuya - 1-39" 15-Dasuya/D 25.04.2008 Dasuya
16 M/s baggar Saw Mill, Vill Dasuya - 1-39 46-Dasuya/D 25.04.2008 Garanthpur, PO Garhdiwala
17 M/s Vishkarma Saw Mill, Dasuya 1-39 1-42'' 55-Dasuya/D 30.04.2008 Railway Road near old bus stand, Tanda 18 M/s Amar Timber Store,Dara Dasuya - 1-42 79-Dasuya/D 28.05.2008 pur road Tanda.
19 M/S Harjinder Saw Mill Talab Dasuya 1-39'' 82-Dasuya/D 28.05.2008 Road Dasuya
20 M/s Kuldip Singh Saw Mill Dasuya - 1-42 90-Dasuya/D 28.05.2008 Mission Road Dasuya
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21 M/s Mahant Jaswant Singh Dasuya - 1-39 94-Dasuya/D 25.06.2008 Saw Mill Village Bhagotipur
22 M/s Jhingar Saw Mill Dasuya Dasuya - 1-36 107-Dasuya/D 20.05.2009 23 M/s Bhajan Saw Mill Dasuya 1-36 1-36 108-Dasuya/D 20.05.2009 Hoshiarpur road Dasuya
24 M/s Balbir Singh Saw Mill Dasuya - 1-39 112-Dasuya/D 13.07.2010 Miani road Near Kulian Sadarpur 25 M/s Kans Raj Saw Mill ,W.No- Dasuya - 1-39 111-Dasuya/D 13.07.2010 13 kainthan Dasuya
26 M/s Balwinder Lal Saw Mill Dasuya - 1-39 116-Dasuya/D 19.05.2011 Miani Dasuya
27 M/s Bakhshish Singh Saw Mill Dasuya - 42"36" 115-Dasuya/D 13.07.2010 Khudha Dasuya
28 M/s Jagdish & Paramjit Singh Dasuya 42" 2-42" 120-Dasuya/D 02.05.2013 Wasan Saw Mill Jalandhar road Khokhar 29 M/s Ranjit Singh Sandal,Baba Dasuya 1-42" 1-42" 121-Dasuya/D 02.05.2013 Buta Bhagat Markit Tanda
30 M/s Harpal Singh Saw Mill Dasuya 1-42" 1-42" 122-Dasuya/D 24.05.2013 ,W.No-8 Near Holi Baba Palace Dasuya 31 M/s Rayat Saw Mill village Dasuya - 1-36" 135-Dasuya/D 16.06.2015 Rajpu PO Baresa Tehsil Dasuya 32 M/s Rawal Saw Mill at village Dasuya - 1-36" 138-Dasuya/D 22.06.2015 Randhawa PO Panwan
33 M/S Jasvir Saw Mill Village Dasuya - 1-42" 139-Dasuya/D 01.07.2015 Kaloya PO Bhach Tehsil Dasuya 34 M/s Mahinder Pal Saw Mill, Mukerian 1-42 1-42 16--Dasuya/M 25.04.2008 Hajipur 35 M/S Guru Nanak Furniture Mukerian - 1-36 17-Dasuya/M 25.04.2008 House, Near PNB hajipur
36 M/s Nirankari Wood works, Mukerian 1-42 1-36 18-Dasuya/M 25.04.2008 Hajipur, teh: Mukerian
37 M/s Nagarmal Saw Mill, Mukerian 1-36 19-Dasuya/M 25.04.2008 Dasuya-Hajipur Road, Near Vill. Ransota 38 M/s Om Parkash saw Mill, Mukerian - 1-42 20-Dasuya/M 25.04.2008 Main Road Hajipur
39 M/S Ramgarhia Furniture Mukerian - 1-36 21 -Dasuya/M 25.04.2008 House, Ransota
40 M/s Roop Lal Saw Mill, Mukerian - 1-39 22-Dasuya/M 25.04.2008 Mukerian Talwara Road
41 M/S Santokh Singh Saw Mill, Mukerian - 1-36 23-Dasuya/M 25.04.2008 Mukerian-Talwara Road, Near Secondary School, Mukerian
42 M/S Mehar Singh saw Mill, Mukerian - 1-39 24 -Dasuya/M 25.04.2008 Talwara Road Mukerian, Near Vill. Begowal 43 M/S Kartar saw Mill, Vill Mukerian 1-42 1-39 25-Dasuya/M 25.04.2008 Malkowal, Mukerian
44 M/s Ratan Saw Mill, begowal Mukerian - 1-39 26-Dasuya/M 25.04.2008 Colony, Teh: Mukerian
45 M/s kabal Singh Saw Mill, Mukerian - 1-42 49-Dasuya/M 25.04.2008 Siprian to Mukerian Road, Bambowal
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46 M/s Kondal Wood workes Mukerian - 1-36 54-Dasuya/M 25.04.2008 main road Hajipur
47 M/s Hinpun katha Products Mukerian - 2-42 56-Dasuya/M 30.04.2008 pvt. Ltd. Bhalowal
48 M/s Ram Krishan Saw Mill, Vill Mukerian - 1-36 57-Dasuya/M 30.04.2008 Budhbad
49 M/s Raghubir and Brothers Mukerian - 1-36 58-Dasuya/M 30.04.2008 saw Mill, Hajipur-Mansar Road. Vill Chanour 50 M/s Darshan Singh Saw Mill Mukerian - 1-36 59-Dasuya/M 30.04.2008 Jaipur Mansar road Chanour Mukerian 51 M/s Kuldip Singh Saw Mill Mukerian - 1-42 60-Dasuya/M 30.04.2008 Village Chanour Mukerian
52 M/s Gurdial Singh Saw Mill Mukerian - 1-36 61-Dasuya/M 30.04.2008 Village Budhabar Mukerian
53 M/s Harjinder Singh Saw Mill Mukerian - 1-42 62-Dasuya/M 30.04.2008 Village Tanda Churian Mukerian 54 M/s Bhangra Saw Mill VPO Mukerian - 1-42 63 -Dasuya/M 30.04.2008 Sangho Katrala Mukerian 2-36
55 M/s Jagir Singh Saw Mill Mukerian - 2-36 64-Dasuya/M 30.04.2008 Village Pandori Mukerian
56 M/s Karnail Singh Saw Mill Mukerian - 1-42 65-Dasuya/M 30.04.2008 Jalandhar-Pathankot road Village Bishanpur 57 M/s Prem Singh Saw Mill Near Mukerian - 1-36 66-Dasuya/M 30.04.2008 Purani Dana Mandi Mukerian
58 M/s R.C Saw Mill Talwara road Mukerian 1-36 2-36 72-Dasuya/M 30.04.2008 Mukerian
59 M/s Davinder Kumar Saw Mill Mukerian - 2-36 73-Dasuya/M 30.04.2008 Talwara road Mukerian
60 M/s Maa Durga Saw Mill Mukerian - 1-36 74-Dasuya/M 30.04.2008 Paramhans road Chota Begowal Mukerian 61 M/s Maa Bhawnani Timber Mukerian - 1-36 75-Dasuya/M 30.04.2008 Talwara road Mukerian
62 M/s Mahajan Plyboard Mukerian Veneer 77-Dasuya/M 30.04.2008 Industries Talwara Road Mukerian 63 M/s Darshan Saw Mill Mukerian - 1-36 83-Dasuya/M 28.05.2008 Jalandhar-Pathankot road Bhangala Mukerian 64 M/s Mohan Lal Saw Mill Mukerian - 1-36 84-Dasuya/D 28.05.2008 Jalandhar-Pathankot Road Village Mansar 65 M/s Preetpal Saw Mill Jal-Ptk Mukerian - 1-36 85-Dasuya/D 28.05.2008 road Bhangala Mukerian
66 M/s Onkar Singh Saw Mill Mukerian - 1-39 86-Dasuya/M 28.05.2008 village Wazira Hajipur
67 M/s Jaswant Singh Saw Mill Mukerian - 1-39 92-Dasuya/M 28.05.2008 Khanpur Mukerian
68 M/s Satish Saw Mill Village Mukerian - 1-36 99-Dasuya/M 25.07.2008 Sariana Mukerian
69 M/s New Vishkarma Saw Mill Mukerian - 1-36 100-Dasuya/M 25.07.2008 Rest House Mukerian
70 M/s Darshan Lal Saw Mill At Mukerian - 1-36 101-Dasuya/M 25.07.2008 Bhangala Mukerian
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71 M/s Sudesh Kumar Saw Mill Mukerian - 1-42 102-Dasuya/M 25.07.2008 Noushehra Pattan Mukerian
72 M/s Bhupinder Singh Saw Mill Mukerian - 2-36 104-Dasuya/M 06.08.2008 At Baba Himmat Singh Colony Mukerian 73 M/s Mangal singh Balwant Mukerian - 1-36 105-Dasuya/M 10.09.2008 Singh Saw Mill Naoushehra Pattan Road Mukerian
74 M/s Pawandip Singh Village Mukerian - 1-36 106-Dasuya/M 30.10.2008 Sarina Mukerian
75 M/s Onkar Saw Mill Near Mukerian - 1-36 117-Dasuya/D 15.09.2011 Forest Range Office Mukerian
76 M/s Prem wood Works Ram Mukerian - 1-36 118-Dasuya/M 02.05.2013 Nagar Colony (Kala Manj) GT Road Mukerian
77 M/s Gurnanak Wood Mukerian - 1-36 119-Dasuya/M 02.05.2013 Industries (Gurmit Singh ) Talwara Road Bagowal Mukerian 78 M/s Manmohan Saw & Flour Mukerian - 1-36" 125 - Dasuya/M 21.02.2014 Mill, Village Ludhiari PO 1-42" Hajipur Tehsil Mukerian
79 M/s Rameshwar Saw & Flour Mukerian - 1-36" 124-Dasuya/M 21.02.2014 Mill Village Vazeera Tehsil Mukerian 80 M/s Thakur Saw Mill, Village Mukerian - 3-39" 126-Dasuya/M 07.03.2014 Bagowal PO Mukerian Talwara road Mukerian
81 M/s Karnail Singh Saw Mill Mukerian - 1-42 " 128-Dasuya/M 16.07.2014 Village Devi Dass
82 M/s Suresh Kumar Saw Mill, Mukerian - 2-36" 129-Dasuya/M 29.08.2014 Village Jandwal
83 M/s Rajinder Wood Works at Mukerian - 1-42" 130-Dasuya/M 23.01.2015 Village Nangal Bahylian
84 M/s Balkar Saw Mill at Village Mukerian - 1-42" 131-Dasuya/M 28.01.2015 Tanda Churian PO Chanour Tehsil Mukerian 85 M/s Gian Saw Mill Ward No. Mukerian - 1-39" 132-Dasuya/M 15.05.2015 12 VPO Khanpur Tehsil Mukerian 86 M/s sharma Saw Mill village Mukerian - 1-36" 133-Dasuya/M 12.06.2015 Dugri Rajputtan Tehsil Mukerian 87 M/s Tarlok Saw Mill village Mukerian - 1-36" 134-Dasuya/M 12.06.2015 Nushera PO Sariana
88 M/s Arun Saw & Flour Mill VPO Mukerian - 1-36" 136 -Dasuya/M 22.06.2015 Tangralian 1-42"
89 M/S Pelia Saw Mill Village Mukerian - 1-36" 137-Dasuya/M 22.06.2015 Sulerian Khurd Village Tanda Ram Sahi 90 M/S Kartar saw Mill, Vill Mukerian - 1-36" 140-Dasuya/M 17.06.2015 Abdulapur Tehsil Mukerian
91 M/s Partap Saw Mill Village Mukerian - 1-36" 141-Dasuya/M 03.07.2015 Pankho PO Budabar
92 M/s Badhan Saw Mill & Badla - 1-36 36-Dasuya/B 25.04.2008 Farniture House Hajipur road Village Sagran Badla
93 M/s Satpal Saw Mill hajipur Badla - 1-36 37-Dasuya/B 25.04.2008 road, Sagran
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94 M/s Jagdish Saw Mill Hajipur Badla - 1-39 38-Dasuya/B 25.04.2008 Road Tehsil Dasuya ( Now Saw Mill's Onwer Sh Satnam Singh S/o Joginder Singh village Pandher) 95 M/S Kewal krishan Saw Mill, Badla - 1-39 39-Dasuya/B 25.04.2008 Hardoneknama
96 M/s BP Enterprises Saw Mill Badla - 1-42 40-Dasuya/B 25.04.2008 Village Haler Tehsil Dasuya
97 M/s Bishan Singh saw Mill, Vill Badla - 1-42 41 -Dasuya/B 25.04.2008 jangla 98 M/s Subash Chander saw Mill, Badla - 1-36 42-Dasuya/B 25.04.2008 Vill Makowal
99 M/s Kewal Singh Saw Mill, Badla - 1-42 43-Dasuya/B 25.04.2008 Dasuya Kamahi Devi Road Passi Kandi 100 M/s Rakesh Kumar saw Mill, Badla - 1-36 44-Dasuya/B 25.04.2008 Vill passi kandi
101 M/s Fouji Saw Mill, Vill Sagran Badla - 1-36 45-Dasuya/B 25.04.2008 102 M/s Parbhat Singh Saw Mill, Badla - 1-42 47 -Dasuya/B 25.04.2008 Vill Dolowal
103 M/s Rashpal Singh Saw Mill, Badla - 1-42 48-Dasuya/B 25.04.2008 Vill Dolowal
104 M/s Akash Kumar Saw Mill, Badla - 1-36 50-Dasuya/B 25.04.2008 Vill dalowal
105 M/s Kashmir Singh Saw mill, Badla - 1-36 51-Dasuya/B 25.04.2008 Dasuya to Kamahi Devi Road, Vill passi Kandi 106 M/s Jagdish Singh Saw Mill, Badla - 1-39 52-Dasuya/B 25.04.2008 Chak Mehara, Dasuya
107 M/s harbans lal Saw Mill, Vill. Badla - 1-36 53-Dasuya/B 25.04.2008 Sanghwal
108 M/s Sukhdev Singh Saw Mill Badla - 1-36 71-Dasuya/B 30.04.2008 Dasuya-Hajipur road Near Petrol pump Ghogra
109 M/s Sukhwant Saw Mill Badla - 1-36 78-Dasuya/B 28.05.2008 Dasuya-Hajipur road Village Ghogra 110 M/s Kikar Singh Saw Mill VPO Badla - 1-36 93-Dasuya/B 28.05.2008 Sansarpur
111 M/s Kewal Krishan S/o Badla - 1-42" 109-Dasuya/D 15.06.2009 Dharam Singh Saw Mill (Sherak) 112 M/s Angrej Saw Mill Village Badla - 1-39" 127-Dasuya/B 11.06.2014 Tihara, Pasi Kandi
113 M/s Dinesh Kumar Saw Mill Talwara -1 - 1-36 27-Dasuya/T1 25.04.2008 Village Beh Atta Kamahi Devi Hoshiarpur 114 M/s Sharma Saw Mill Village Talwara -1 - 1-36 34-Dasuya/T1 Beh Ranga The Mukerian Hoshiarpur 115 M/s Vishawkarma Saw Mill Talwara -1 - 1-36 80-Dasuya/T1 Jheer di Khu Mukerian Hoshiarpur 116 M/s Kishori Saw Mill Vill:Beh Talwara -1 1-42 2-42 88-Dasuya/T1 25.05.2008 Fatto PO Karari Hoshiarpur
117 M/s Santokh Singh Saw Mill Talwara -1 - 1-42 87-Dasuya/T1 25.05.2008 Village Bhandiara Haar (Rakri) Hoshiarpur
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118 M/s Dadwal Timber Store VPO Talwara -1 - 1-36 89-Dasuya/T1 25.05.2008 Depur Hoshiarpur
119 M/s Sham Murari Saw Mill Talwara -1 - 1-39 95-Dasuya/T1 25.06.2008 Village Beh Nangal PO Kamahi Devi Hoshiarpur
120 M/s Sharma Saw Mill VPO Talwara -1 - 1-39 96-Dasuya/T1 25.06.2008 Kalota The Mukerian Hoshiarpur 121 M/s Ranjeet Singh Saw Mill Talwara -1 - 1-42" 110- 12.07.2010 Beh Fatto PO Karari Tehsil Dasuya/T1 Mukerian Hoshiarpur
122 M/s Joshi Saw Mill, Doulatpur Talwara -2 - 1-36" 28-Dasuya/T2 25.04.2008 Talwara G.T Road Bringali Teh Mukwrian
123 M/s Sukhi Ram Saw Mill, Talwara -2 - 1-36" 29-Dasuya/T2 25.04.2008 Bringali Tehsil Mukerian
124 M/s Ram Singh Saw Mill, Vill Talwara -2 - 1-42" 30-Dasuya/T2 25.04.2008 Bhavnour
125 M/s Ram Nath Saw Mill, Vill. Talwara -2 - 1-42" 31-Dasuya/T2 25.04.2008 Bhavnour
126 M/S Joginder Singh Saw Mill Talwara -2 1-42" 1-42" 32-Dasuya/T2 25.04.2008 Plahar 127 M/S Gori Shankar Floor Oil, Talwara -2 - 1-36" 33-Dasuya/T2 25.04.2008 Saw Mill, Vill Dharampur
128 M/s Sharma Saw Mill, Vill Talwara -2 - 1-39" 35 -Dasuya/T2 25.04.2008 Jheer da Khu, Mukerian
129 M/s Kirpal Singh Saw Mill Main Talwara -2 - 1-36" 67-Dasuya/T2 30.04.2008 Markit Talwara
130 M/s Jagir Singh Saw Mill at Talwara -2 - 1-36" 68-Dasuya/T2 30.04.2008 Talwara Tehsil Mukerian
131 M/s Rajinder Singh Saw Mill Talwara -2 - 1-36" 69-Dasuya/T2 30.04.2008 Dosherka Tehsil Mukerian
132 M/s New Sharma Saw Mill and Talwara -2 - 1-36" 70-Dasuya/T2 30.04.2008 Marchent Main Markit Talwara Township
133 M/s Sharma Saw Mill, Main Talwara -2 - 1-39" 91-Dasuya/T2 28.05.2008 Markit Talwara Tehsil Mukerian 134 M/s Satpal Singh Saw Mill Talwara -2 - 1-36" 103- 06.08.2008 Village Kothi Andhwar Patti Dasuya/T2 Tehsil Mukerian 135 M/s Bheekham Singh Saw Mill Talwara -2 - 1-36" 98-Dasuya/T2 17.07.2008 VPO Beh Lakhan Tehsil Mukeiran 136 M/s Ketan Hiba Saw Mill Talwara -2 - 1-36" 123- 01.06.2015 Village Beh Bidhiya PO Karari Dasuya/T2 The Mukerian Distt. Hoshiarpur ( Now Name of Owner of Saw Mill is Mohan Lal S/o Ran Singh Village Bhambotar 137 M/s Mahajan Plyboard Mukerian Piywood 76-Dasuya/M 30.04.2008 Industries Talwara Road Mukerian 138 M/s Shaheed Baba Jiwan Mukerian 1 97-Dasuya/D 25.06.2008 Singh Hard Board Industries Tanda Source: Dasuya Forest Division
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ANNEXURE-7A
Forest Protection Committes
Sr. Rage Village H. B. No Executive General No. Committee Body Member Member 1 Beh Nangal 573 7 47 2 Pohari 577 7 52 3 Labhar 578 7 48 4 Jugial 369 7 35 5 Sepriyan 367 5 29 Talwara-I 6 Beh Dullo 574 11 35 7 Beh Atta 572 5 25 8 Swar 363 5 32 9 Asafpur 559 5 23 10 Narwal 375 5 25 11 Dharampur 586 5 22 12 Kartoli 619 5 37 13 Ramgarh 620 7 45 Sikri 14 Batwara 615 5 38 15 Mango Mehra 614 7 36 16 Palli 566 7 27 17 Dugral 567 7 25 18 Bhol Kalota 611 5 12 19 Tohlu 607 7 50 20 Berring 568 7 51 21 beh Khushala 569 7 45 22 Beh Chuhr 570 5 38 23 Talwara- Kothi 575 5 55 24 II Namoli 593 5 27 25 Sathwan 596 5 36 26 Bringli 610 7 25 27 Plahar 612 7 41 28 Alera 616 9 29 29 Amroh 617 7 15 30 Nangal 618 7 21 Khanora 31 Jharera 587 5 28 32 Bhol 585 7 37 Bhadmania 33 Chamuhi 583 7 45 34 Narangpur 580 7 65 35 Beh Ranga 564 7 160 36 Badla Makowal 649 9 75
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37 Sansarpur 646 9 120 38 Changial 645 5 20 39 Aglour 641 5 55 40 Rampur Haler 639 7 125 41 Kando Karora 372 5 19
Source: Dasuya Forest Division
Joint Forest Management Committees
Sr. No. Rage Village H. B. No Executive General Committe Body e Member Member 1 Mehtabpur 423 7 35 2 Mouli 433 7 29 3 Motla 409 5 27 Mukerian 4 Ameerpur 438 5 33 5 Haler 413 5 31 Janardhan 6 Abdulapur 515 5 29 7 Bheni Mirza 498 5 25 Khan 8 Gallowal 477 5 29 9 Budhobarkat 469 7 30 Dasuya 10 Tahli 525 5 29 11 Salempur 524 7 27 12 Gandhowal 520 5 36 13 Begpur 460 5 32 14 Vadhian 437 7 33 15 Chattarpur 579 7 68 16 Beh dullo 560 9 35 17 Beh Fatto 563 7 45 18 Beh Vidhiya 561 7 55 19 Talwara-I Depur 588 7 19 20 Repur 589 5 20 21 Badalian 360 5 22 22 Passi Karora 371 7 33 23 Rakri 592 11 56 24 Beh Mawa 552 7 41 25 Beh lakhan 556 9 75 26 Fatehpur 598 13 29 27 Rajwal 608 5 65 28 Bhavnour 621 74 50 29 Heer Beh 562 5 37 30 Ban Karanpur - 5 17 31 Talwara-II Sukhchainpur 584 5 19
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32 Bhatter 608 7 48 33 Shri Pandian 376 5 21 34 Dhar 550 5 25 35 Bharri 565 5 28 36 Dadail 640 7 68 37 Sanghwal 644 7 45 38 Neknama 638 7 51 Sainso 39 Neknama Hardo 637 9 43 40 Bassa 636 7 45 41 Badla Mawa Bath 559 7 19 42 Badla 626 5 22 43 Behbowal 224 5 17 44 Mian da Pind 152 5 1 45 Makowal 649 9 6 46 Sagran 153 5 75 47 Raghowal 170 5 19
Source: Dasuya Forest Division
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Annexure 7-B
LIST OF YEARWISE (2007-2015) JFMC TRAININGS DONE UNDER DASUYA FOREST DIVISION
Year 2007-08
S.N Date Name of Name of Training/ No. of o. Village Exposure visits Participants
1 02.04.2007 Rampur haler Fire Rally 65
2 07.04.2007 Sansarpur Fire Rally 105
3 27.05.2007 Hardo Neknama Fire Rally 70
4 16.04.2007 Dadial Fire Rally 57
5 21.04.2007 Aglour Fire Rally 52
6 17.07.2007 Sanghwal Capapcity Building 35
7 15.08.2007 Makowal Capapcity Building 48
8 27.09.2007 Chhangial Capapcity Building 325
9 05.10.2007 Sansarpur Strengthening of 85 JFMC & Capacity Building
10 11.11.2007 Hardo Neknama Protection of Forest 55
11 17.12.2007 Rampur Haler Utilization of Funds 75
Year 2008-09
S.N Date Name of Name of No. of o. Village Training/ Participants Exposure visits 1 05.04.2008 Beh Lakhan Fire Rally 45
2 18.4.2008 Beh Fatto Fire Rally 30
3 16.05.2008 Beh Dullo Fire Rally 42
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4 17.05.2008 Beh Nangal Fire Rally 75
5 19.06.2008 Chattarpur Capacity Building 27
6 11.11.2008 Labhar Utilization of Corpus 47 Fund
7 17.12.2008 Pohari Utilization of Corpus 31 Funds
8 19.12.2008 Beh Dullo Bamboo handicrafts 30
9 27.12.2008 beh Fatto Surf making Training 22
Year 2009-10
S.N Date Name of Name of No. of o. Village Training/ Participants Exposure visits 1 17.04.2009 Beh Ranga Protection from Fire 48
2 18.04.2009 Plahar Fire Rally 35
3 19.05.2009 Bhuter Surf making 45
4 17.06.2009 Taglour Patti Surf & Phynile making 49
5 21.08.2009 Tohlu Food preservation 27
6 27.12.2009 Beh lakhan Tailoring 25
Year 2010-11
S.N Date Name of Name of No. of o. Village Training/ Participants Exposure visits 1 01.04.2010 Sansarpur Tailoring 25
2 11.04.2010 Makowal Tailoring 27
3 17.05.2010 Bhavnour Tailoring 20
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4 01.06.2010 Beh lakhan Tailoring & Beauty 25 parlour Training
5 07.08.2010 Beh Nangal Surf Making 25
6 19.10.2010 Plahar Surf & Phynile Making 29
7 07.12.2010 Hardo Neknama Poultry 17
8 17.01.2011 Rajwal Capacity Building 37
9 19.02.2011 Amorh Capacity Building 55
Year 2011-12
S.N Date Name of Name of No. of o. Village Training/ Participants Exposure visits 1 07.04.2011 Beh Nangal Nursery Raising 37
2 17.04.2011 Beh Dullo Baan Making 19
3 27.05.2011 Beh Fatto Bamboo Handicrafts, 29 Sirka, Phynile and Surf making
4 17.06.2011 Beh Vidhiya Baan Making 27
5 19.08.2011 Beh Nangal Nursery Raising 22
6 27.10.2011 Chattarpur Utilization of Corpus 25 Funds
7 25.12.2011 Labhar Awareness camp& 37 Capacity Building
9 17.02.2012 Rakri Capacity Building 29
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Year 2012-13
S.N Date Name of Name of No. of o. Village Training/ Participants Exposure visits 1 07.06.2012 Sansarpur Picle Making 40
2 19.06.2012 Ramgarh Sikri Food Preservation 26
3 15.07.2012 Beh Dullo Bamboo Handicrafts 17
4 11.08.2012 Beh Ranga Picle Making 37
5 19.08.2012 Taglour Patti Surf making 17
6 05.10.2012 Beh Nangal Bee Keeping 25
7 27.12.2012 Beh Lakhan Beauty Parlour 21
8 07.01.2013 Bhuter Capacity Building 29
9 09.02.2013 Rampur Haler Capacity Building 19
Year 2013-14
S.N Date Name of Name of No. of o. Village Training/ Participants Exposure visits 1 07.06.2013 Sansarpur Orientation on JFM 27
2 17.06.2013 Makowal JFM Notification 25
3 07.07.2013 Rampur Haler Orientation on JFM 19
4 11.08.2013 Sanghwal Food Preservation 29
5 21.08.2013 Ramgarh Sikri Food Preservation 19
6 05.10.2013 Beh Lakhan Management of Funds 23
7 18.12.2013 Sansarpur Computer Training 18
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Year 2014-15
S.N Date Name of Name of No. of o. Village Training/ Participants Exposure visits 1 17.04.2014 Rajwal Capacity Building 15
2 07.04.2014 Taglour Patti Food Preservation 37
3 21.05.2014 Beh Lakhan Capacity Building 25
4 17.05.2014 Beh Dullo Bamboo Handicrafts 38
5 27.05.2015 Beh Nangal Nursery Raising 20
6 19.07.2014 Ramgarh Sikri Amla Candy making 27
7 18.08.2014 Heer Beh Record Keeping 8
8 17.10.2014 Beh Vidhiya Utilization of Corpus 17 Funds
9 11.12.2014 Beh Dullo Strengthening of 19 JFMC
10 07.01.2015 Beh Lakhan Protection of Forest 40
11 26.02.2015 Rampur Haler Utilization of Funds 25
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ANNEXURE-10A
ESTIMATED COST FOR ENRICHMENT PLANTING IN SHIWALIKS
Daily wage rate = Rs 300/- SI Nature of work Unit Unit Quantity Amount Remark N Cost s o. (Rs. ) Labour Cost 1 Cutting of Lantana/Mallah ha 16363.8 0.40 6545.54 etc 4 i.e. jungle clearance Ist time
2 Kana stubbing ha 24545.4 0.10 2454.54 0
3 Survey and alignment ha 1200.00 1.00 1200.00
4 Earth work i.e.digging of m3 120.00 31.50 3780.00 trenches of size 1000m x .35m x .30m
5 Refilling of trenches 500No x .40m x.35m x m3 24.80 42.00 1041.60 .30m=21.0m3
6 Cost of seedlings including (a) Original planting =500per ha (b) Replacement 10%= 50 per ha Total 550 No. in No. 12.86 550.00 7071.43 p.bag
Total cost on advance work 22093.10
7 Carriage of seedlings No 4.86 500.00 2430.00
8 Planting of seedlings No 3.80 500.00 1900.00
9 Planting Bhabber including extraction, loading, unloading and carriage of Bhabber tussocks also including No 0.96 3750.00 3600.00 replacement(25%) 10 Weeding hoeing (twice) m 1.86 2000.00 3720.00 i.e 1000m x 2 = 2000m
11 Application of 100 37.54 500.00 187.71
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insecticides. No
12 Application of 100 37.54 1000.00 375.43 fertilizers(twice) No
13 Provi thorny protection ding to plants against Porcupine attack. No 1.50 150.00 225.00
14 Covering and uncovering No 3.66 50.00 183.00 of frost tender plant species (10%)
15 Praparation of inspection m 12.00 50.00 600.00 path
16 Repair i.e. cleaning and m 6.00 50.00 300.00 dressing of inspection path.
17 Watch and ward for every 10 ha. of - 3432.00 plantation
18 Cutting of ha 5455.38 0.50 2727.69 lantana/mallaha IInd and IIIrd times.
Total cost on plantation works 19680.83
Total advance works and = 41773.94 plantation costs
Cost of material 1 Insecticides including litre 576.92 5.00 2884.60 carriage
2 Fertilizers i.e. urea etc. Kg. 12.00 100.00 1200.00 including carriage
Total 4084.60 Total cost for planting 45858.54 year First maintenance
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SI Nature of work Unit Unit Quantity Amount Remark N Cost s o. (Rs. ) Labour Cost
1 Nursery cost of seedling No 12.85 100.00 1285.00
2 Carriage of seedlings in No 11.21 100.00 1121.00 P.bags
3 Planting of seedlings No 3.80 100.00 380.00
4 Weeding and hoeing including desilting repair of trenches m 3.00 1000.00 3000.00
6 Application of 100 37.54 500.00 187.70 insecticides(once) no
7 Application of fertilizers 100 37.54 1000.00 375.40 (twice) no
8 Providing thorny, No 1.50 150.00 225.00 protection to plants against porcupine attack
9 Cleaning, spacing & No. 3.00 200.00 600.00 pruning of plants naurally existing
10 Covering and Uncovering of frost tender plants(10%) No 3.66 50.00 183.00
11 Repair of inspection path m 6.00 50.00 300.00
12 Cutting of lantana/mallah etc. per ha II & III times ha 5455.00 0.50 2727.50
13 Watch and ward for every 10 ha. of - 3432.00 plantation
14 Tightening of thorny bushes around the young plants (padding) including cutting and carriage of material. No 3.72 120.00 446.40
Total Maintenance = 14263.00
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Cost of material. 1 Insecticide Kg. 350.00 5.00 1750.00
2 Fertilizers i.e. urea etc. Kg. 12.00 100.00 1200.00
Total 2950.00
Total cost of first maintenance = 17213.00
Second Maintenance Daily wage rate = Rs.300.00 SI Nature of work Unit Unit Quantity Amount Remarks N Cost o. (Rs. ) Labour Cost
1 Nursery cost of seedling No 12.85 50.00 642.50
2 Carriage of seedlings in No 4.86 50.00 243.00 P.bags
3 Planting of seedlings No 3.80 50.00 190.00
4 Weeding and hoeing m 3.00 1000.00 3000.00 including desilting & repairing of trenches
5 Application of insecticides 100 37.54 500.00 187.70 No
6 Application of fertilizers 100 37.54 500.00 187.70 No
7 Providing thorny, protection to plants against porcupine attack No 1.50 150.00 225.00
8 Watch and ward for every 10 ha. of - 3432.00 plantation
9 Repair of inspection path m 6.00 50.00 300.00
10 Tightening of thorny bushes around the young plants (padding) including cutting and carriage of material. No 3.72 100.00 372.00
11 Cleaning , spacing No. 3.00 100.00 300.00
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&pruning of natural plant s
Total Maintenance = 9079.90
Cost of material. 1 Insecticides including litre 175.00 1.00 175.00 carriage
2 Fertilizers Kg. 12.00 100.00 1200.00
Total 1375.00 Total cost of 2nd 10454.90 maintenance
Third Maintenance Daily wage rate = Rs.300.00 SI Nature of work Unit Unit Quantity Amount Remark N Cost s o. (Rs. ) Labour Cost
1 Nursery cost of seedling No 12.85 50.00 642.50
2 Carriage of seedlings in No 4.86 50.00 243.00 P.bags
3 Planting of seedlings No 3.80 50.00 190.00
4 Weeding and hoeing m 3.00 1000.00 3000.00 including desilting & repairing of trenches
5 Application of insecticides 100 37.54 500.00 187.70 No
6 Application of fertilizers 100 37.54 500.00 187.70 No
7 Providing thorny, protection to plants against porcupine attack No 1.50 150.00 225.00
8 Watch and ward for every - 3432.00 10 ha. of plantation
9 Repair of inspection path m 6.00 50.00 300.00
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10 Tightening of thorny bushes around the young plants cutting (padding) including and No 3.72 50.00 186.00 carriage of material.
Total Maintenance = 8593.90
Cost of material. 1 Insecticides including Kg. 175.00 0.50 87.50 carriage
2 Fertilizers Kg. 12.00 100.00 1200.00
Total 1287.50 Total cost of 3rd 9881.40 maintenance Total Ist to IV year 83407.84 Fencing (5% of plantation cost) 4170.39 87578.23 12 Overhead charges (10% of planation cost) POL, OE, 8757.82 Misc. Grand Total 92165.66
Source: Dasuya Forest Division
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Estimated cost per ha of plantation of DEGRADED FOREST areas in plains (Staggered trench and pit model )
Wage rate : Rs. 300/- Plants/ha : 1000 Rate/ Component Qty Unit unit Cost
A.Nursery Nursery cost including 10% replacement 1100.00 No. 12.84 14124.00 B.Soil works 1.Site clearance i. Jungle clearance 0.50 Ha 4907.14 2453.57 ii.Kana stubbing 0.25 Ha 24544.29 6136.07 2.Alignment and Dag bailing 1.00 Ha 900.00 900.00
3.Earthwork 1000*0.5*0.5*0.4m 175.0 500*2.5*.30*.20 0 cmt 92.72 16226.00 Sub total 39839.64 C.Plantation 1100. 1.Loading & Unloading of plants 00 No. 0.373 410.14 1100. 2.Carriage of plants 00 No. 1.80 1980.00 (avg. distance upto 10 km) 1000. 3. Planting 00 No. 3.26 3257.14 1000. Refilling of pits 00 No. 1.24 1242.86 1000. 4. Application of insecticides 00 No. 0.37 372.86 1000. 5. Spot irrigation 00 No. 2.70 2700.00 D. Maintenance 1. Replacement of % 10 failures 100.00 No. 8.74 874.29 3000. 2. Weeding & hoeing ( thrice} 00 No. 3.26 9771.43 3. Application of fertilizer ( twice) 2000.00 No. 0.37 745.71 8000. 4. Spot irrigation ( 8 times) 00 No 2.70 21600.00 5. Reopening of trenches 75.00 cmt 54.51 4088.57
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6. Watch & Ward for every 10 Ha. of plantation 3432.00 250.0 7. Covering ( 25% plants) 0 No. 2.70 675.00 250.0 8.Uncovering 0 No. 0.30 75.00 E. Material 1. Insecticide 5.00 litre 350.00 1750.00 100.0 2.Fertilizer. 0 Kg 12.00 1200.00 3. Proportionate cost of Engine driven water lifting system (One for every 50 ha. Plantation. 25.00 ha L/S 4000.00 4. POL L/S 1200.00 Total Ist Year = 59375.00 FIRST MAINTENANCE OF PLANTATION
Rate/ Component Qty Unit unit Cost
A. Nursery. 250.0 Nursery costs for25% failures. 0 No. 12.86 3214.29
B.Planting. 1.Kana stubbing(2nd time) 0.25 Ha. 7500.00 1875.00 2.Jungle Clearance.(2nd time) 0.50 Ha. 2172.86 1086.43 250.0 3.loading/unloading of plants 0 No. 0.37 93.21 4.Carriage of plants. 250.0 (avg.distance of 10 KM.) 0 No. 1.80 450.00 250.0 5.i Planting 0 No. 3.26 814.29 ii Re opening of pits. 12.50 cmt 54.51 681.43 250.0 iii Carriage from site to site 0 No. 0.12 31.07 250.0 6. Spot irrigation (Once) 0 No. 0.00 0.00 C.Maintenance 1. Application of fertilizer ( twice) 2000.00 No. 0.37 745.71 4000. 2. Spot irrigation ( 4times) 00 No. 2.70 10800.00 3. Weeding & hoeing 1000. No. 1.86 1860.00
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00 4. Reopening of trenches 75.00 cmt 54.51 4088.57 6. Watch & Ward for every 10 hectare 3432.00 1250. 7. Weeding of trenches. 00 M 2.23 2785.71 500.0 8.Pruning / Clearing. 0 No. 2.74 1371.43 D.Cost of material. 100.0 1. Fertilizer 0 Kg 12.00 1200.00 Total IInd Year = 34529.14 SECOND MAINTENANCE OF PLANTATION Rate/uni Component Qty Unit t Cost
A. Nursery. 150.0 Nursery costs for15% failures. 0 No. 12.86 1928.57 B.Planting. 150.0 1.loading/unloading of plants 0 No. 0.37 55.93 2.Carriage of plants. 150.0 (avg.distance of 10 KM.) 0 No. 1.80 270.00 150.0 3.i Planting 0 No. 3.26 488.57 ii Re opening of pits. 7.50 cmt 54.51 408.86 150.0 iii Carriage from site to site 0 No. 0.12 18.64 150.0 4. Spot irrigation (Once) 0 No. 2.70 405.00 C.Maintenance 150.0 1. Weeding & Hoeing. 0 No. 1.86 279.00 2000. 2. Spot irrigation (twice) 00 No. 2.70 5400.00
4. Watch and Ward for every 10 hectare 3432.00 Total III year = 12686.57
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THIRD MAINTENANCE Rate/ Component Qty. Unit. Unit.
1. Watch and ward. 6056.00 Total IV year = 6056.00
Grand Total 152486.36 Fencing (5% of plantation cost) 7624.32 160110.68 Overhead charges (10% of planation cost) POL, OE, Misc. 16011.07 Grand total plantation 176121.74
It is an indicative estimate and can vary depending on the actual plantation site requirements.
Source: Dasuya Forest Division
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ESTIMATED COST FOR ASSISTED NATURAL REGENERATION PLANTING 250 plants/ ha. Wage Rate : 300/-
Sr. Nature of Work Unit Unit Cost Quantity Amount No. of No. Mandays 1 2 3 8 9 10 11
Labour Cost
1 Cutting of ha 16363.62 0.60 9818.17 57.75 Lantana/Mallah etc. 2 Kana Stubbing ha 24545.29 0.15 3681.79 21.66
3 Lantana Stubbing ha 2182.30 1.00 2182.30 12.84 for trenching 4 Survey and ha 1200.00 1.00 1200.00 7.06 alignment 5 Earth work i.e. digging of trenches of size 500m x .35m x .30 m (a) In bouldry soil (30%) i.e. 150 m x .35m x m3 147.30 15.75 2319.98 13.65 .30m (b) Heavy soil with partial use of pick axe (40%) i.e. 200m x.35m m3 120.00 21.00 2520.00 14.82 x.30m (c) Medium soil (20%) i.e. 100m x .35m x m3 76.37 10.50 801.89 4.72 .30m (d) Light soil (10%) i.e 50m x .35m x m3 70.92 5.25 372.33 2.19 .30m 6 Refilling of trenches in (a) In boundry soil (30%) i.e. 75 No. x .40m x m3 25.07 3.15 78.97 0.46 .35m x .30m b) other soil (70) m3 175 No. x 40m x m3 16.50 7.35 121.28 0.71 .35m x .30m 7 Cost of seedlings in Nsy. (a) Original planting =250 per ha. (b) replacement 20% =50 per ha
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Total 300/ Ha No 15.00 300.00 4500.00 26.47
Total Cost of advance work 27596.70 162.33
Carriage of seedlings 8 in P. bags by i) M/L Average.Lead No. 2.82 300 846.00 4.98 1.5 km ii) by tractor trolly No 3.17 300 951.00 5.59 average lead 15 km (1000 plants per trolly) Loading and 100 37.48 300 112.44 0.66 unloading of plants No 9 Planting of seedlings No. 3.81 300.00 1143.00 6.72 (250+ 20% failure = 300 plants) 10 Jungle clearance i.e. ha 1.76 3391.50 5969.04 35.11 Bhang, Jhau congress grass etc. 11 Cutting of Panni, Rmt 0.77 2000.00 1540.00 9.06 Dhab shrubs & tall (weeds) etc. in rainy months 4 times 12 Weedlig and m 2.25 1500.00 3375.00 19.85 hoeing (thrice) i.e. 500m x 3 = 1500m 13 Brushwood fencing m 15.00 150 2250.00 13.24 with binding (Partly) 14 Application of 100 52.50 1000 525.00 3.09 insecticides four No times 15 Application of 100 52.50 1000 525.00 3.09 fertilizers four times No. 16 App. Of pesiticide 100 50.78 500 253.90 1.49 (twice) No. 17 Providing throny No 1.50 250 375.00 2.21 protection to plants against Porcupine attack 18 Covering and No 3.65 75 273.75 1.61 uncovering of plants (30%) 19 Repair of brushwood m 4.80 150 720.00 4.24 fencing with binding 20 Prepration of m 12.00 100 1200.00 7.06 inspection path 21 Repair i.e. cleaning m 6.00 100 600.00 3.53 and dressing of inspection path 22 Watch and ward 2380.00 14.00
23 Drinking Water 1500.00 8.82 Carrier
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24 Round fencing to No. 21.95 25 548.75 3.23 individual plants including cutting and carriage of material 25 Tighting of thorny No 3.77 30 113.10 0.67 bushes around the young plants 26 Cutting of Ha. 5454.00 1.00 5454.00 32.08 lantana/mallaha IInd and IIIrd times. 27 Cleaning & spacing Ha 3750.00 0.25 937.50 5.51 of natural plants 28 Pruning of natural No 3.00 100.00 300.00 1.76 plants 29 Contigencies 700.00 (Labour) Total labour Cost 58689.18 337.06
Cost of Material
1 Insecticides including lts.. 529.41 2.00 1058.82 carriage 2 Fertilizers i.e. urea Kg. 35.29 25.00 882.25 etc. including carriage 3 Pesticide L/s 1500.00
4 Cost of P. baga Kg. 317.64 1.25 397.05
5 Contigencies i.e. 250 tools etc. Total Material Cost 4088.12
Total Cost of planting year 62777.30
Estimated cost per ha on First Year maintenance of ASSISTED NATURAL PLANTING
(A) Labour Cost
1 Reopening of m3 54.00 11.00 594.00 4.73 trenches for replacement (63 x 2mtr x 0.35 m x 0.25m) 2 Refilling of m3 25.07 3.10 77.72 0.46 trenches 50 x 0.40m x 0.35m x 0.30m 3 Nursery cost of No. 15.00 63.00 945.00 5.56 seedling in Nsy.
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4 Carriage of seedlings in P. bags by i) M/L No 2.82 63.00 177.66 1.05 Average.Lead 1.5 km ii) by tractor trolly No 3.17 63.00 199.71 1.17 average lead 15 km (1000 plants per trolly) 5 Loading and 100 No 28.65 63.00 18.05 0.11 unloading of plants from T/ Trolly 6 Planting of No. 3.81 63.00 240.03 1.41 seedlings 7 Weeding and m 2.25 1000 2250.00 13.24 hoeing twice i.e. 500m x 2 =1000m 8 Repair of brush m 4.80 150 720.00 4.24 wood fencing 10 Application of No 0.51 500.00 255.00 1.50 insecticide (twice) 11 Application of No 0.51 500.00 255.00 1.50 fertilizers (twice) 12 Providing of No. 1.50 125.00 187.50 1.10 throny protection to plants against Porcupine attack (padding) 13 Pruning of plants. No 3.52 100 352.00 2.07
14 Cutting of Panni, m 0.77 2000 1540.00 9.06 Dhab shrubs & tall (weeds) etc. in rainy months 4 times 15 Covering and No. 2.68 75.00 201.00 1.18 uncovering of plants 16 Repair of m 6.00 50.00 300.00 1.76 inspection path 17 Cutting of ha. 5454.00 1.20 6544.80 38.50 lantana/mallaha IInd and susequent times 18 Watch and ward ha. 3000 1 3000.00 17.65 (annually) 19 Drinking Water 1000.00 5.88 Carrier 20 Tightening of No. 3.77 50.00 188.50 1.11 thorny bushes arround the young plants (padding)
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including cutting and carriage of material. 21 Cleaning & ha 3750.00 0.25 937.50 5.51 spacing of plantation 22 Pruning of Natural No 3.00 150.00 450.00 2.65 plants. 23 Jungle clearance ha 5745.00 0.75 4308.75 25.35 i.e. Bhang, Jhau tall weed etc. 24 Contingencies 2029.12 11.94 (Labour) Total Labour Cost 26771.34 157.48
(B) Cost of material 1 Insecticides Lts. 529.41 2.00 1058.82 including carriage 2 Fertilizers i.e. Kg. 35.29 25.00 882.25 urea etc. 3 Contingencies No 300 Tools etc. Material Cost 2241.07
29012.41 Total cost of 1st year Mtc
Estimated cost per ha on SECOND YEAR maintenance of ASSISTED NATURAL PLANTING
1 Reopening of m3 54.00 8.75 472.50 2.78 trenches for replacement (50 x 2mtr x 0.35 m x 0.25m) 2 Refilling of m3 25.07 2.10 52.65 0.31 trenches 53 x 0.40m x 0.35m x 0.30m 3 Nursery cost of No. 15.00 50.00 750.00 4.41 seedling in Nsy. 4 Carriage of seedlings in P. bags by i) M/L No 2.82 50.00 141.00 0.83 Average.Lead 1.5 km ii) by tractor trolly No 3.17 50.00 158.50 0.93 average lead 15 km (1000 plants per trolly)
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Loading and 100 No 28.65 50.00 14.33 0.08 unloading of plants from T/ Trolly 5 Planting of No. 3.81 50.00 190.50 1.12 seedlings 6 Weeding and 2.25 1000 2250.00 13.24 hoeing twice i.e. 500m x 2 =1000m 7 Cutting of ha. 5454.00 1.00 5454.00 32.08 lantana/mallaha IInd and susequent times 8 Repair of brush m 4.80 50 240.00 1.41 wood fencing 9 Application of No 1.95 500.00 975.00 5.74 insecticide (twice) 10 Application of No 1.95 500.00 975.00 5.74 fertilizers (twice) 11 Providing of No. 1.50 50.00 75.00 0.44 throny protection to plants against Porcupine attack (padding) 12 Watch and ward ha. 1800.00 1 1800.00 10.59 (annually) Drinking Water 800.00 4.71 Carrier 13 Repair of m 6.00 50.00 300.00 1.76 inspection path 14 Tightening of No. 3.77 50.00 188.50 1.11 thorny bushes arround the young plants (padding) including cutting and carriage of material. 15 Cleaning & ha 3750.00 0.25 937.50 5.51 spacing of plantation 16 Pruning of plants. No 3.52 150 528.00 3.11
17 Cutting of Panni, m 0.77 1500 1155.00 6.79 Dhab shrubs & tall (weeds) etc. in rainy months 3 times 19 Jungle clearance ha 5745.00 1.00 5745.00 33.79 i.e. Bhang, Jhau tall weed etc. 20 Contingencies 1200.00 7.06 (Labour) Total Labour Cost 24402.47 143.54
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(B) Cost of material 1 Insecticides Kg / Lts. 529.41 2.00 1058.82 2 Fertilizers i.e. Kg. 35.29 20.00 705.80 urea etc. 3 Contingencies No 300 Tools etc. 2064.62 Material Cost Total cost of Seconf Year 26467.09 Mtc
Estimated cost per ha on THIRD YEAR maintenance of ASSISTED NATURAL PLANTING Sr. No. Nature of Work Unit Unit Quantity Amount No. of Cost Mandays
(A) Labour Cost 1 Reopening of m3 54.00 4.37 235.98 1.39 trenches for replacement (25 x 2m x 0.35 m x 0.25m) 2 Refilling of m3 25.07 1.05 26.32 0.15 trenches 25 x 0.40m x 0.35m x 0.30m 3 Nursery cost of No. 15.00 25.00 375.00 2.21 seedling inp Nsy. 4 Carriage of seedlings in P. bags by i) M/L No 2.82 25.00 70.50 0.41 Average.Lead 1.5 km ii) by tractor trolly No 3.17 25.00 79.25 0.47 average lead 15 km (1000 plants per trolly) Loading and 100 No 28.65 25.00 7.16 0.04 unloading of plants from T/ Trolly 5 Planting of No. 3.81 25.00 95.25 0.56 seedlings 6 Weeding and 2.25 500 1125.00 6.62 hoeing twice 7 Cutting of ha. 5454.00 1.00 5454.00 32.08 lantana/mallaha IInd and susequent times
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8 Repair of brush m 4.80 50 240.00 1.41 wood fencing 9 Application of No 1.95 250.00 487.50 2.87 insecticide 10 Application of No 1.95 250.00 487.50 2.87 fertilizers 11 Providing of No. 1.50 25.00 37.50 0.22 throny protection to plants against Porcupine attack (padding) 12 Watch and ward ha. 1800.00 1 1000.00 5.88 (annually) Drinking Water 400.00 2.35 Carrier 13 Repair of m 6.00 50.00 300.00 1.76 inspection path 14 Pruning of Natural No 3.52 250 880.00 5.18 plants. 15 Jungle clearance ha 5745.00 1.00 5745.00 33.79 i.e. Bhang, Jhau tall weed etc. Total Labour Cost 17045.97 100.27
(B) Cost of material 1 Insecticides Kg / Lts. 529.41 1.00 529.41 2 Fertilizers i.e. Kg. 35.29 10.00 352.90 urea etc. 3 Contingencies No 200 Tools etc. Material 1082.31 Cost 18128.28 Total cost of Third Year Mtc
Mtc. Of Third Year 18128.00 Mtc. Of Fourth year 12424.00
Source: Dasuya Forest Division
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Annexure -11A
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Source: Field Survey by the staff.
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Annexure -11B Detail of Nurseries in Dasuya Forest Division
Range Sr. No Name of Location Nursery Dasuya 1 Dasuya Usmaan Shaheed Road 2 Keharwali Dasuya Hoshiarpur Road Mukerian 3 Mukerian Mukerian Badla 4 Sagran Sagran Village 5 Toe Toe Village Talwara-I 6 Hajipur Hajipur Village 7 Chattarpur Chattarpur Village 8 Kando Karora Kando Karora Village Talwara-II 9 Bhatoli Bhatoli Village 10 ITI Nursery Talwara village
Source: Dasuya Forest Division
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Annexure -11C Approval letter of PCCF, Punjab regarding Felling Programme
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GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB DEPARTMENT OF FORESTS& WILD LIFEPRESERVATION PUNJAB
OFFICE: PRINCIPAL CHIEF CONSERVATOR OF FORESTS, PUNJAB, FOREST COMPLEX/BHAWAN, SECTOR-68, S.A.S.NAGAR, (MOHALI)
To
1. Conservator of Forests, Shiwalik Circle,
North Circle.
2. Divisional Forest Officer, Roopnagar.
3. Divisional Forest Officer, Hoshiarpur.
4. Divisional Forest Officer, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar.
5. Divisional Forest Officer, Nawanshahar.
6. Divisional Forest Officer, Dasuya.
Memo No. Forest-2/Management Plan/17538-46
Dated:17.10.2017
Subject: Regarding doing the two felling cycles by reducing the three felling cycle of five-year program under Punjab Land Preservation Act-1900
Ref: This office letter No.2569-75 dated 5.5.2017
With regard to the above subject, you are informed that for discussing on the managing plans of Hoshiarpur and Sahibzada Ajit Singh
Nagar divisions, meeting of Standing Consultative Committee was held on
16.10.2017 at this office., in which it was decided that the felling program regarding closed area under Punjab Land Preservation Act-1900, year
2017-18 to 2031-32 ( in which 5 years and 3 felling cycles was upto such as year 2017-2018 to 2021-2022, year 2022-2023 to 2026-2027 and year
2027-28 to 2031-32 was approved vide the letter under reference, by
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2021-2022, year 2022-2023 to 2026-2027 .
In continuation of the decision taken in the above meeting, vide letter under reference while revising the felling program from year 2017-2018 to
2026-2027 (in which 2 felling cycles i.e. year 2017-2018 to 2021-2022, year 2022-2023 to 2026-27), is done. In this regard, amendment be made in your respective management plan.
Priority be given to this.
Sd/- Jitender Sharma, I.F.S. Principal Chief Conservator Of Forests (HoFF)
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Annexure -11D
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ANNEXURE-11E
Excerpts from
PUNJAB FOREST LEAFLETS No.13
Third Revised Resin Tapping Instructions
and Rules
(First Published on 1st March 1915) Dated 1st April 1933
(In Supersession of all previous orders)
CHAPTER I – INTRODUCTORY
From time to time instructions and rules have been issued on resin tapping bothin Working Plan and other places. They were last issued as Punjab Forest Leaflet No. 13. This technical order is intended to replace all previous orders and to standardize all resin operations.
CHAPTER 2 – GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
2.1 …………………….Omitted………………………………
2.2 ……………………..Omitted…………………………….
2.3 The wood of Pinus longifolia is nonporous and is composed mainly of tracheides. It exhibits clearly marked annual rings, conspicuously differentiated into 2 portions, the spring wood containing this walled cells and layer cavities and the summer wood having denser walled cells. A varying number of the outer most annual rings make up the sapwood which is of a somewhat lighter colour than the heart wood which contains bur little resin. The outer-most layers of the sapwood are richest in resin and according to Mayer the part richest in resin is the root-wood and the poorest is the heart wood. A small scale experiment carried out in the Hoshiarpur Forest Division of the Punjab gave good grounds to believe that resin
Dasuya Management plan-2017-2027 183 production is greater in and near the crown of the tree then elsewhere. The part of the bole itself which is the richest in resin is the butt-log, The side of the tree facing south is richer in resin than the side facing north. A hot climate produces a greater resin flow than a cold one, while a dry light soil yield better than a moist heavy soil. Finally a large spreading crown is a sign of probable good yield and small crowned trees yield poorly.
In the sapwood, resin is stored in two systems of elongated passages termed resin ducts. In one system, the ducts are parallel to the exis of the tree, in the other they lie horizontally in the radial planes. The vertical ducts are large: often being visible to the naked eye: the horizontal ones are included in fusi-form rays and being small cannot be detected without the aid of a microscope. Both types are surrounded by one or two rows of thin walled resin cells. Distribution of resin ducts varies the vertical ducts number from 15 to 40 per square centimeter and the horizontal from 35 to 60. Both systems are more or less united since they frequently cross each other.
Successful resin tapping depends on keeping the sapwood in a healthy condition. When a cut is made in sapwood the growth of tissue near the wound is stimulated and the new wood formed is characterized by having in it a larger number of resin ducts than are normally found. It is both from the horizontally extended ducts as exposed on a freshly cut longitudinal surface and from the vertically extended ducts as exposed on the cross section that the drops of resin exude. The maximum flow of resin is thus from the top of the “blaze” where both of the horizontal and vertical ducts are severed.
The process of resin tapping is not merely a drawing out of resin already formed. It is the collection of resin which is constantly being manufactured by the tree, when the sapwood is wounded the bulk of resin appears to be produced most profusely within a few inches of the wound and not far above it. The wound must, therefore be a perfectly clean cut which fully opens the resin ducts and wounding must be recurring as
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A resin “blaze” correctly freshened shows clean white wood and a generally uniform distribution of exudation of resin in small clear honey coloured drops. A “:blaze” not systematically freshened shows patches of faint dark streaks from which no resin exudes owing to the resin ducts being blocked with solidified resin. The flow of resin is greatest immediately after wounding or re-wounding, the flow gradually decreasing in the process of time until it practically ceases owing to the plugging of the ends of the ducts with the solidified resin. The plugged ducts immediately above the wound then become full and resin trends to diffuse itself over the surrounding wood: this diffused resin does not drain out when the wood is re-wounded.
Experience extending over some 20 years or more goes to show that in order obtain the most economical results the wood must be re-wounded at approximately 6 days intervals.
2.4 From the above short resume, certain fundamental deduction can be made in regard to the principles of resin tapping namely:-
(i) Resin production will be improved if crops under tapping are maintained in a somewhat open condition. (ii) The blaze should be placed as low down on the stem of the tree, as possible; while the nearer it is to the south face of the tree, the better will be the yield of resin. (iii) Deep “blaze” extending beyond the outer layer of the sapwood and even into the heart wood of the trees do not mean a greatly increased yield of resin: onthe other hand such deep blaze almost invariably result in the wounds not occluding.
(iv) The blaze must always be made with a very sharp instrument so that the wound has a perfectly clean surface.
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(v) The “blaze” must be “freshened” by the removal of a very thin shaving of wood from the open part of the blaze at regular intervals of about 6 days.
(vi) Blaze should not ordinarily be continued in length for more than 5 years otherwise the yield of resin will materially decreases. A fresh blaze should therefore be started at the base of the tree after 4 or at most 5 years tapping.
(vii) The whole face to the blaze must always has a clean smooth surface over its whole length to ensure the rapid flow of resin to the collecting cup. 2.5 Since March. 1915 when the ordinal orders on resin tapping in the Punjab were issued much has been learnt by a process of trial and error. The system of continuous light tapping has been adopted and it has been necessary to introduce more stringent regulations are regard the length width and depth of the channels.
CHAPTER 3 – ENUMERATION
3.1 Preliminary operations :Resin tapping schemes are usually embodied inWorking Plans and such schemes will not be departed from except with the a approval of the authority competent to permit deviations from the prescriptions of such plans. Where, however, such schemes do not exist before any area is to be worked Range or other officers appointed must in the previous summer examine the whole area carefully and make recommendations to the Divisional Officers as to which portions of the forest areas should be brought under tapping. 3.2 Selection of forest area for tapping: In areas already under tapping a similarexamination must be made and a report prepared showing the alterations in previous arrangement considered advisable. Areas with very
Dasuya Management plan-2017-2027 186 sparsely scattered trees ( 3 or less to the acre) should be omitted, on the other hand any adjoining areas fit and available for tapping, which had not been originally included in approved schemes should be included. When the boundaries and area of a block or sub block to be tapped for the first time, have been satisfactorily settled, the area must be enumerated to obtain an estimate of the number of trees and blazes.
As trees marked for felling other than in P.B.I. are ordinarily to be tapped to death, the marking of such trees should be done as far as possible before the resin enumeration is carried out, so that a proper estimate of the number of the blazes in a block or sub-block can be made Except in area under regeneration, trees to be felled should be marked 3 to 5 years ahead of the year in which they are intended to be felled, so that the heaviest possible yield of resin may be obtained from such trees before they are felled.
No trees will be enumerated for tapping within 5 yards on either side of a footpath or road, where considerable wastage of resin and resin pots is likely to take place through the mischief of way farers.
Forests included under Unregulated Working Circles and protection forests that are never likely to yield timber should be included in a scheme of tapping if economic conditions so permit. Trees growing in such areas generally stand in open crops and have large branches and are most suitable for tapping.
3.3 Enumeration work:In the enumeration work, the trees to be tapped to death will be classified from the original marking lists for entry in Abstract Resin Form “A:” such trees will not be enumerated again, so that only trees to be lightly tapped will be counted, The results being abstracted from the enumeration note books for the purpose of Abstract Resin Form “A”. 3.4 Re-enumeration: It will not in ordinary circumstances be necessary to Enumerate trees every year but care must be taken to
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prepare a fresh Resin Form “A” once every 5 years as casualties by natural causes or by petty felling occur. In the event, however, of a serious natural calamity or heavy felling which materially affect the total stocking, a re-enumeration should be made immediately. When a reduces out-put of resin in any year is ordered, this is best effected by abolishing one or more depots and not by a proportionate reduction of work in all depots.
3.5 Number of blazes per tree: For light continuous tapping, following limits are fixed, girth measurements being taken at breast height over bark, measured on the up-hill side of the trees:-
(1) 4 to 6 feet girth, one blaze 4” wide.
(2) above 6 feet girth, two blazes 4” wide.
For heavy tapping the general idea is to put on as many blazes as possible, leaving at breast height at least 4” of bark between every two blazes. For fairly well-formed straight trees, an approximate estimate of the number of blazes may be obtained from the formula X+1 where “X” is the girth of the tree in feet, ignoring all fractions of a foot.
Thus a 5 feet 7 inch tree will have 6 blazes.
Thus a 8 feet 5 inch tree will have 9 blazes, and so on.
For badly shaped, twisted, or those damaged the base by fire falling stones, villagers, etc. the number of blazes will be less than this. The minimum girth of tree which it pays to tap to death is 2 feet.
3.6 Punch marking: Every tree shall be serially numbered and the number ofblazes indicated: thus 567/2, the upper figure showing the serial number and the lower figure the number of blazes permissible. The unit of enumeration will be the compartment. (or sub- compartment where such exist). For marking these numbers the barked is smoothed on the north side of a tree at about 5 feet from
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the ground and the numbers are punched in lightly with 1.1/4” figure punched (Set 0-9 are procurable from the Resin Factory Workshop, Jallo, at cost print, about Rs. 28 per sec.)
3.7 Summary of Enumeration Form “A” (See Appendix-II) will give the result of enumeration of compartments or sub-compartments where such exist and will be a permanent record of work actually done. The Form will be abstracted as follows:-
Abstract Resin Form ―(A)
Year of commencement of tapping Division or re-
Enumeration
Range
Block
Compartment (or sub- compartment)
Girth Class Light Tapping Heavy Tapping Total
No. of No. of No. of No. Of No. of No. of
trees Blazes trees Blazes trees Blazes
2‟ to 3‟-11‟ Nill Nill - - - -
4‟ to 6‟ ------
Over 6‟ ------
Total
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The abstract will be entered in a register kept in the Range Office a copy is being sent for record to the Division Office, where this information shall be entered in Compartment History Files (or Forest Journals) where such are maintained. Non-Government forest areas tapped should be shown separately in Resin Form “A”.
3.8 Time of enumeration: Marking of trees for tapping to death must be completed during the summer. Re-enumeration work when done must be taken in hand immediately after tapping seasons is over, viz., by 1st of November and completed by the 1st of December. When enumeration is done in a forest for the first time this work can be taken in hand earlier and finished by 1st of December. One Forest Guard with three coolies can enumerate 400 trees a day.
CHAPTER 4—TOOLS AND STORES
4.1 Indent of Stores : The resin factory, Jallo, will supply lips, nails, chisels,adzes, nailplier, tins and all resin stores to ensure the standardizing of material and
implementations used and also to secure the cheaper terms which result from the placing of large orders:-
The scale of tools and stores.
The following is the scale of implements required:-
Article Specification Remarks
Clay pots External diameter at village preferably with top 4. Made by potters.
clay ½” bottom 3½” Annu replacem lids depth 6” al ent 20%
with a small hole near pe chann top. scale r el secc
Note. 1.
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Tin G.I. or iron lid are 20 W.G. to 24 W.G,. Scale, I per channel made 6”x2”. can be
locally prepared. See old kerosene tins. Note2.
Iron Nails or wooden 1½” to 2” wire nails, Scale, 1 per blaze : pegs about See Note
to support the pots 300 to 350 per seer. 3.
Curve adze Mild steel, standard Scale, I per mazdoor d s 2½” edge pattern. that is
back to be used as hammer. I 1,000 blazes
Edge to be kept of rozor like
sharpness
Gwalio sandstone hooe 1 per mazdoor See ote r to ……. 4.
sharpen adge.
Curve chise 4.3/4 Mild steel standard Maximu d l ” edge pattern m 1 per 1,000
top make location to Blaze to s
receive tip.
Pillers to pull 1 per 1,000 lipped Iron or mild steel channels
Hammers Iron or mild steel ………
Flat scrape Made by tapping wooden rs for ……………. mazdoor
scraping out resin from (1 per mazdoor) the themselves
pots. free of cost.
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Clean kerose Free from rust and with Scale 1. tin per empty ne tins only mazdoor and
for 2 tins per maund of collecting and storing bung hole open. resin
resin. collection. See note 5.
Solder and soldering Scale, 1 set to each irons ……….. forest
resin depot.
Scales for weighting Scale, 1 set to each resin ……….. forest
resin depot.
Capacity 1 maund Supplied by Jallo Drums and 40 Factory .
gallons drums. See Note 6.
NOTES:-
1. Clay pots:It is essential that clay pots should be of given uniform size. If they aresmaller there is much wastage of resin during the season of heavy yield. If they are bigger and not well burnt they break under the weight of resin and rain. It is, therefore essential to give the plotter a measured specimen. In order to ensure the correct size. The Forest Guards arranging for the pots will be made responsible for this. 2. Tin lips:Tin lips are much cheaper and can be easily prepared locally from old tinsor they can be obtained from other divisions where surplus, Tin lips last for about 5 years and G.I. lips for 10 years. 3.Nails:It is advisable to use wooden in preference to iron nails are often removedby the villagers. Wooden nails are cheaper and they can be locally made from hard woods such as Khair. (Acacn Catechu), Koa (Olive) or Sanacha. Sometimes the heart of chil is used. Wooden nails should always be ordered from a carpenter. If this is not done Forest Guards ordinarily leave the supply of wooden nails to the
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4. Hones:The coolies have now taken to stones locally obtained. The preliminarysharpening is done on a rough stone and later completed on a small hard stone (carried in the pocket). The use of sand stones hones has been given up in Rawalpindi East Forest Division. 5.Tins:It is essential that no more tins are ordered than are required during theseasons as they rust very rapidly and become unserviceable.
6.Drums: Drums had been introduced to reduce the cost of container. Their life hasbeen estimated at 6 years. They are made at Jallo Factory t a cost of Rs. 4/- per one maund drum. The number of 1 maund drums required for any resin depot depends on…
(1) The average daily output of resin during May, July and August; and
(2) The number of days the filled drums spend in transit to their destination and back.
Example: Supposing daily average collection of resin in a depot during the month ofMay, July and August is 2 maunds and number of days spent on the return trip to rail or cart depot (where the 1 maund drums are emptied into 40 gallon drums) is 6 days. The number of drums required will be double the number needed to contain 6 days output. Half the number will be traveling between forest depots and rail depot, the other half will be available for filling.
Similarly the number of 40 gallon drums required at the rail head or cart depot can be worked out in the basis of daily average arrival of resin from drum depots and the number of days required for a return trip to the factory. The number opf drums can be further reduced if transport can be
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As the out-put during June is higher than the average daily out-put during May, June and August, a certain number of tins (20% of normal requirements) will be kept as a reserve in drum depots against as emergency. These will be transferred to tin depot as soon as the average daily out-put falls to normal.
The following scale of stores is laid down for use in resin depots. 4.2 The indent and consumption of these stores will be based on this scale:-
Solder 8chk, for 100 tins
Noshadar 1 chks for 100 tins
White Paint 6 chks for 100 tins
Blach Paint 3 chks for 100 tins
10 seers per 100 tins.
Charcoal
Charcoal for repairs of tools
½ seer per tool New tins for soldering 2 per 100 tins. Old tins for soldering 4 per 100 tins.
4.3 Time and method of indent: The indent for tools should be submitted on 1stOctober to the Manager Jallo Resin Factory, stating clearly the definite quantity required and the maximum permissible gross weight per package. 4.4 Writing off unserviceable tools: Much confusion result in indenting for storesif the unserviceable tools in forest depots are not examined annually and written off. It will also save correspondence between the Divisional Officer and Range Officers if unserviceable tools can be examined
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4.5 Disposal of unscrbiceable stock: It is essential that effective methods be employed in destroying unserviceable stores and if this is not done they are liable to be presented over and over again for writing off. Certain articles can be broken or burnt, other can be thrown into a river. Old tins cannot be destroyed in either of these ways they can either be converted into lips of these are required or a hole punched in the bottom center of a tin will permanently put it out of use. Other methods may be devised by the local Divisional Officers. The method employed just be effective.
Dispatch of old adzes and hammers to Jallo is expensive and is no longer ordered. Self if there is a demand for old scrap iron, otherwise the only effective method of disposing of such tools is to throw them into river.
CHAPTER 5—FASTENING OF LIPS AND POTS
5.1 Cutting new channels: Scrape the rough bark over a width of 6” and to a height of 2” over that part of the tree which will be tapped during the year leaving only ¼” thickness of bark. Thos operation probably increases the output of resin as the rays of the sun have a better play on the resin ducts. Moreover the application of the adze become easier during refreshening Then mark the lower end of the channel by a chisel or adze so that in the process of cutting a new channel, unnecessary injury to the cambium below the lip site is avoided. Cut the channel 4”x 4” and ½” deep in the middle.
5.2 Fixing of lips: at the lower end of the channel drive a chisel to a depth of ¾” .
Allowing ½” for the depth of the channel, this leaves ¼” of depth for the lip. The shape of the chisel is such that is gives the cut a slope as the chisel is driven in with the hammer so that when the lip is fixed it assumes a sufficient scope to allow the resin to flow into the pot. But to ensure
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Before the chisel is taken put, a lip is placed on it and with a light stroken of the hammer bent to give it a curve similar to that of the chisel and of the cut. The chisel is than pulled out and the lip is immediately driven home and the outer corners of the lip turned up. If the lip is not driven immediately after the chisel is withdrawal the cut meets again and it is not possible to drive the lip home without reopening the cut.
It is essential that the lip should be driven home to the full depth of the cut, if this is not done a grap will be left between the lip and the tree and resin will run to waste. For the same reason chisel should not be rounded at the corners, as a shallow cut at the corner will not permit the lip to be driven home. Before commencing the second or subsequent year‟s work the lips are pulled out, collected, burnt (to remove old dry resin) straightened and then the lip nail and pot are moved up the length of the old channel leaving 4” from the top. This ensure the minimum distance for resin flow and prevents evaporation and solidification of resin on its way to the pot.
5.3 Fixing of nails: The nails are driven into the bark immediately above the cambiumon one side of the channel so that the pot hangs in position to receive the resin dripping from the lip. 5.4 Size of pots: All pots will be of uniform size, 6” deep 4½” in external diameter atthe top and 3½” at the bottom.
5.5 Preparation of pots: Pots should be prepared as near to the forest as possible anddelivery should be taken in the deport or in a central place in the forest. Counting should be done by a reliable person and he must furnish a certificate on the bill that the pots were counted in his presence . The rate for the preparation of pots includes cost of transport to the forest to the forest or resin depot.
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5.6 Season of making pots : First November to 15thDecember is considered the best,season for making pots., They should be ready before the winter rains. It this is not done potters will not be able to make them until the middle of March and tapping will be delayed.
A potter can make 500 pots a day and the same number can be baked at a time . It takes a week to complete the whole operation..
5.7 Collection of pots :-In old work the pots are safer on the trees and collection is anunnecessary expense except where breakages are heavy or in localities of heavy snow. In the latter case the collection and storage in a dry place is necessary. By leaving pots hanging on the tree mush winter resin is collected which will otherwise be wasted and the surroundings will be kept less inflammable. Where pots are not collected along with the lips and lower rate for raising the lips and pots should be paid.
5.8 Hanging of pots :- In new work the hanging of the pots is done after the lips areplaced in position as the collies cannot carry about baskets full of pots along with a number for tools and lips, consequently this is paid for separately.
In old work pots are already on the trees and the coolies merely put them up after refixing the nails. In this case broken pots must be replaced at the same time. The hanging of pots in old work forms part of the routine and is not separately paid for.
5.9 Replacement of broken pots :- In setting up crops it in a common practice to hold over the replacement of broken pots to the beginning of the tapping season with the result that very often this is neglected for a long time and, considerable wastage of resin takes place. This work must be done immediately after raining the lips and the labor should not be paid until this has been certified.
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5.10 Duration and season of setting up the crop :- The work can be done in one monthin any depot provided one coolie is employed per section. If other departmental works do not require the Forest Guard „s attention elsewhere this work can be taken in hand on 15th of February and completed by 15th of March. Otherwise it should be started on Ist of December and completed partly before the winter and partly after day, including fastening of the refreshening or opening of new channels, fixing of nails and hanging of pots.
CHAPTER 6- TAPPING WORK
6.1 Tapping Unit :- A tapping unit consists of a section worked by one coolie. Ordinarily it contains 1000 channels. The number of trees per section vary from 600 to 700 . Each mazdoor therefore refreshens 1000/6 which equals 167 channels daily and collects resin from them., so that he that he can go over the section once in 6 days and thus refreshen each channel 5 times a month.
In order to accomplish this a mazdoor sub-divides a section into 6 parts by artificial or natural boundaries so that he can go over each sub- section in a day. The average number sections in a resin depot is 10 to 15, but a large number of sections can be attached to depot if the configuration of the ground justifies easy conrol. The seasonal out-turn for a full working season (15th March to 15th October) should be about 70 maunds per section.
6.2 Tapping Season :- The initial expenditure on setting up a crop remains the same whether the tapping work is carried on for a longer or a shorter period. In other words the cost of resin per maund for the season will be less if tapping is continued for the longest period possible and this should always be done.
Ordinarily tapping should begin on 15th of March and should continue for seven months ending on 15th of October and in warmer localities to 15th of November. There is a tendency both among the subordinate staff and mazdoors to start late and wind up the operations earlier. This must be
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Addenda and Corrigenda to Punjab Forest
Leaflet No. 13
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Resin Tapping Instructions and Rules.
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Dated Lahore, the 27th July, 1937
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Substitute the following for the existing paragraph 6.3 :-
Spacing between the The points of the stem most 6.3 channels:- favourable for resin production are those directly facing the sun. Unless to be tapped to death, no trees of less than 4‟ girth should be tapped and the intervals of bar4k between two succe4ssive blazes should be approximately 8 inches at ground level. The Channels must be cut vertically upwards and where necessary a vertical line will be marked with a scribe before hand. It sometimes happens that the annual quota is completed before 15th October and tapping operations are brought to an end forthwith. This should not be allowed as output per thousand blazes for the season will be low. The resin factory accepts resin to the extent of 10% plus or minus the specified allowance „.
A thin shaving is removed from the top curved part of the channel in order to open up closed resin ducts. In doing so the channel is lengthened by 1/3” to ½”. The total length of channel to be refreshened will be 4” for the purpose of opening closed ducts and another 2” lower down to smoothen up the surface.
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6.5 Thickness of shaving :- The thickness of the shaving varies from 1/16” to
1/32”. The shaving must not ordinarily be too thin or it will not open clogged resin ducts.
During May and June when the greatest heat prevails the shaving can be as thin as possible . The cut must be clean and not torn or jagged particularly in the neighborhood of the cambium and must taper to a feather edge where the cut and the cambium meet.
If this is not neglected healing will be retarded. However, it is not always possible to avoid this in trees with twisted fiber.
6.6 Depth of channels :- All the sapwood in chir contains resin. The size of the longitudinal resin ducts is far larger than that of transverse ducts. Consequently deeper channels is sapwood give definitely more resin than shallow ones. But channels deeper than ½” do lasting damage and considerably delay the process of healing.
It is common fault to cut deep channels to obtain a greater yield. This is due to the following reasons :-
1. Untrained labor :- It is the duty of the staff to see that the labor is properlyinstructed
2. An excessive curve in the cutting edge of the adze :- The Manager, Jallo, is nowproviding an unbendable templet of cast iron to test the curve of the blade and the cutting edge and its use should be strictly enforced.
Worn out corners of the cutting edge also tend to deepen the channels. This can be Prevented in repairing; adze with badly worn corners should be written off.
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(3) A channel gauge with graduated scale as shown in diagram No. 34 can be profitably introduced for the use of all concerned . This can be fixed to the handle of the scraper for the use of coolies.
6.7 The interval and number of refeshenings :- Refreshening must be done at regularintervals at the rate of 5 refershenings per channel per month and the total number of refershenings carried out during the year on one channel will very according to the length of the season and will be 30 during 6 months tapping and 35 during 7 months. It has been found in practice that some trees give an abundant yield of resign in the month of June without being refreshened. Others are poor yielders and are neglected by the mazdoors. A channel which is not refreshened at short intervals ceases to give any yield of resin. 6.8 The colour of channels over the section will the show the mazdoors has been working regularly or has neglected his duty. It is also easy to determine form the length of the channels at any time of year whether the refreshening has been done regularly or not. 6.9 6.10 With five refreshenings a month the channel will be strengtherned by 2- 6.11 1/12” a month, so that if tapping is continued from 15th March, to 15th October the length of the channel at the end of 7 months will be 15” plus 4” its original length at the beginning of the season , or in all 19”. In subsequent years the channel will be lengthened by 15” every season. 6.12 6.8 Maximum height to which a tree should be stopped:- In the Landes tapping is done to a height of 12 feet. The determination of the height to tapping should be done depends on the importance of resin versus timber production. The best course seems to be carry out tapping so that its adverse effect on timber production is reduced to a minimum. 6.13 6.14 The yield of a new channel is low for the first year and it continues to increase during the 2nd and 3rd years and gives a maximum output during 4th year. It begins to fall in the 5th year by which time the height of the channel has reached to about 7‟. 6.15 6.16 It is possible to tap this height without the use of a ladder, even when the channel is on the downhill side of a tree by pilling a few stones to stand on. 6.17
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6.18 A good deal of timber in the butt logs is wasted as the height to which trees are tapped varies. It is , therefore necessary to limit tapping so that the timber in the tapped butt log can be utilized. For this purpose 7‟ is a very desirable length as it is possible to convert the butt log into planks (7‟ x1‟ x1‟) or scandings which can be converted into bahis ( side of bed 7‟ x2” x2-1/2”) it is consequently uneconomical to tap a channel for more or for less then 5 year. A very objectionable practice is to start a new channel without tapping the old channel to tis maximum height. Sometimes a channel is tapped beyond 7‟ with the result that a further length of the butt log is wasted. In order to prevent individual mazdoors tapping to various heights it is necessary to cut a belt round the bole 7‟ from the ground level so that each channel is carried to that height. In the case of trees having partially worked channels it should be seen that all channel are worked to their maximum height one after the other before any new channels are cut.
6.9 Collection of resin from pots :- Ordinarily a pot should be emptied into cleancollecting tin once every 6 days, in other words , this is done as refreshening proceeds.
During the month of heavy flow in June the pots are filled in about 4 days and the mazdoors go round collecting resin every 4 days. In such cases as refreshing work cannot keep pace with the collection they do not refreshen the heavy yielders and only remove a very thin shaving from others trees. Sometimes they place an extra pot on the ground to receive the over flow. This leads to wastage and dirty resin.
The best course to follow during the month of June is to continue the refreshening and collection at regular intervals, but the mazdoors should go round once in 4 days collecting from the heavy yielders only. This isnot difficult as with practice the coolies soon recognize such trees.
6.10 Adulteration of resin:- Sometimes resin is adulterated with mud grit and stones.This is done by mazdoors and depot guards to increase the
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6.11 Tapping to death :- All trees marked for felling except in P.B.I. should betapped to death for 3 to 5 years before felling. It is not possible to fix lips on trees below
1‟-6” in girth and 2‟ is a suitable minimum girth for tapping to death.
6.12 Yield : The graph attached shows the yield during the season. As yield varies from place to place according to locality local tables may be prepared to show the yield per 1000 blazes so that the progress of the yield month by month can be checked.
6.13 Resting period: No resting period is necessary under light continuous tapping except where sufficient space is not available to permit a spacing of 4-1/2” at breast height between channels.
Sometimes on rocky and poor soil trees begin to die. It such cases the question of stopping tapping should be considered.
6.14 Period of healing : Very little is known about the rate of occlusion and further observations are absolutely necessary on this vital question.
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Annexure -11F
Details of JFM’S Training proposed during current Management Plan Period
Year 2017-18
Sr.No Name of Name of Training Maximum Village/Committee Number of Participants 1 Dadial Protection of Forest 71 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 2 Neknama Sainso Protection of Forest 57 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 3 Aglour Protection of Forest 49 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 4 Rampur Haler Protection of Forest 155 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 5 Sanghwal Protection of Forest 85 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 6 Makkowal Protection of Forest 55 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 7 Chhangial Plantation Technique 35 8 Sansarpur Plantation Technique 65 9 Ragowal Plantation Technique 27 10 Bassa Plantation Technique 32 11 Hardo Neknama Plantation Technique 45 12 Labhar To Motivate grow more 55 trees. 13 Pohari To Motivate grow more 47 trees. 14 Chattarpur To Motivate grow more 57 trees.
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15 Rakari To Motivate grow more 46 trees. 16 Beh Ranga To Motivate grow more 35 trees. 17 Beh Vidhiya Awareness about solar 50 Energy to save few wood. 18 Beh Atta Awareness about solar 25 Energy to save few wood. 19 Beh Dullo Awareness about solar 70 Energy to save few wood. 20 Beh Nangal Awareness about solar 65 Energy to save few wood. 21 Beh Lakhan Awareness about solar 55 Energy to save few wood. 22 Bringli Record maintained 45 23 Kartoli Record maintained 48 24 Amroh Record maintained 43 25 Baring Record maintained 47 26 Bhater Record maintained 34 27 Tohlu Maintenance of 50 common Assets. 28 Plahar Maintenance of 55 common Assets. 29 Kothi Maintenance of 58 common Assets. 30 Nangal Khanoura Maintenance of 65 common Assets. 31 Bhatoli Maintenance of 33 common Assets. 32 Bhol Kalota Agro-Forestry 25 33 Dugral Agro-Forestry 37 34 Narangpur Agro-Forestry 68 35 Chamuhi Agro-Forestry 45 36 Alera Agro-Forestry 41 37 Beh Ranga Agro-Forestry 75 38 Beh Chur Agro-Forestry 70 39 Bhol Bhadmania Agro-Forestry 55 40 Bhambotar Agro-Forestry 61
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Year 2018-19
Sr.No Name of Name of Training Number of Village/Committee Participants
41 Dadial Protection of Forest 71 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 42 Neknama Sainso Protection of Forest 57 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 43 Aglour Protection of Forest 49 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 44 Rampur Haler Protection of Forest 155 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 45 Sanghwal Protection of Forest 85 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 46 Makkowal Protection of Forest 55 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 47 Chhangial Plantation Technique 35 48 Sansarpur Plantation Technique 65 49 Ragowal Plantation Technique 27 50 Bassa Plantation Technique 32 51 Hardo Neknama Plantation Technique 45 52 Labhar To Motivate grow more 55 trees. 53 Pohari To Motivate grow more 47 trees. 54 Chattarpur To Motivate grow more 57 trees. 55 Rakari To Motivate grow more 46 trees. 56 Beh Ranga To Motivate grow more 35 trees.
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57 Beh Vidhiya Awareness about solar 50 Energy to save few wood. 58 Beh Atta Awareness about solar 25 Energy to save few wood. 59 Beh Dullo Awareness about solar 70 Energy to save few wood. 60 Beh Nangal Awareness about solar 65 Energy to save few wood. 61 Beh Lakhan Awareness about solar 55 Energy to save few wood. 62 Bringli Record maintained 45 63 Kartoli Record maintained 48 64 Amroh Record maintained 43 65 Baring Record maintained 47 66 Bhater Record maintained 34 67 Tohlu Maintenance of 50 common Assets. 68 Plahar Maintenance of 55 common Assets. 69 Kothi Maintenance of 58 common Assets. 70 Nangal Khanoura Maintenance of 65 common Assets. 71 Bhatoli Maintenance of 33 common Assets. 72 Bhol Kalota Agro-Forestry 25 73 Dugral Agro-Forestry 37 74 Narangpur Agro-Forestry 68 75 Chamuhi Agro-Forestry 45 76 Alera Agro-Forestry 41 77 Beh Ranga Agro-Forestry 75 78 Beh Chur Agro-Forestry 70 79 Bhol Bhadmania Agro-Forestry 55 80 Bhambotar Agro-Forestry 61
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Year 2019-2020
Sr.No Name of Name of Training Number of Village/Committee Participants
81 Dadial Protection of Forest 71 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 82 Neknama Sainso Protection of Forest 57 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 83 Aglour Protection of Forest 49 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 84 Rampur Haler Protection of Forest 155 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 85 Sanghwal Protection of Forest 85 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 86 Makkowal Protection of Forest 55 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 87 Chhangial Plantation Technique 35 88 Sansarpur Plantation Technique 65 89 Ragowal Plantation Technique 27 90 Bassa Plantation Technique 32 91 Hardo Neknama Plantation Technique 45 92 Labhar To Motivate grow more 55 trees. 93 Pohari To Motivate grow more 47 trees. 94 Chattarpur To Motivate grow more 57 trees. 95 Rakari To Motivate grow more 46 trees. 96 Beh Ranga To Motivate grow more 35 trees.
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97 Beh Vidhiya Awareness about solar 50 Energy to save few wood. 98 Beh Atta Awareness about solar 25 Energy to save few wood. 99 Beh Dullo Awareness about solar 70 Energy to save few wood. 100 Beh Nangal Awareness about solar 65 Energy to save few wood. 101 Beh Lakhan Awareness about solar 55 Energy to save few wood. 102 Bringli Record maintained 45 103 Kartoli Record maintained 48 104 Amroh Record maintained 43 105 Baring Record maintained 47 106 Bhater Record maintained 34 107 Tohlu Maintenance of 50 common Assets. 108 Plahar Maintenance of 55 common Assets. 109 Kothi Maintenance of 58 common Assets. 110 Nangal Khanoura Maintenance of 65 common Assets. 111 Bhatoli Maintenance of 33 common Assets. 112 Bhol Kalota Agro-Forestry 25 113 Dugral Agro-Forestry 37 114 Narangpur Agro-Forestry 68 115 Chamuhi Agro-Forestry 45 116 Alera Agro-Forestry 41 117 Beh Ranga Agro-Forestry 75 118 Beh Chur Agro-Forestry 70 119 Bhol Bhadmania Agro-Forestry 55 120 Bhambotar Agro-Forestry 61
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Year 2020-21
Sr.No Name of Name of Training Number of Village/Committee Participants
121 Dadial Protection of Forest 71 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 122 Neknama Sainso Protection of Forest 57 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 123 Aglour Protection of Forest 49 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 124 Rampur Haler Protection of Forest 155 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 125 Sanghwal Protection of Forest 85 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 126 Makkowal Protection of Forest 55 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 127 Chhangial Plantation Technique 35 128 Sansarpur Plantation Technique 65 129 Ragowal Plantation Technique 27 130 Bassa Plantation Technique 32 131 Hardo Neknama Plantation Technique 45 132 Labhar To Motivate grow more 55 trees. 133 Pohari To Motivate grow more 47 trees. 134 Chattarpur To Motivate grow more 57 trees. 135 Rakari To Motivate grow more 46 trees. 136 Beh Ranga To Motivate grow more 35 trees.
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137 Beh Vidhiya Awareness about solar 50 Energy to save few wood. 138 Beh Atta Awareness about solar 25 Energy to save few wood. 139 Beh Dullo Awareness about solar 70 Energy to save few wood. 140 Beh Nangal Awareness about solar 65 Energy to save few wood. 141 Beh Lakhan Awareness about solar 55 Energy to save few wood. 142 Bringli Record maintained 45 143 Kartoli Record maintained 48 144 Amroh Record maintained 43 145 Baring Record maintained 47 146 Bhater Record maintained 34 147 Tohlu Maintenance of 50 common Assets. 148 Plahar Maintenance of 55 common Assets. 149 Kothi Maintenance of 58 common Assets. 150 Nangal Khanoura Maintenance of 65 common Assets. 151 Bhatoli Maintenance of 33 common Assets. 152 Bhol Kalota Agro-Forestry 25 153 Dugral Agro-Forestry 37 154 Narangpur Agro-Forestry 68 155 Chamuhi Agro-Forestry 45 156 Alera Agro-Forestry 41 157 Beh Ranga Agro-Forestry 75 158 Beh Chur Agro-Forestry 70 159 Bhol Bhadmania Agro-Forestry 55 160 Bhambotar Agro-Forestry 61
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Year 2021-22
Sr.No Name of Name of Training Number of Village/Committee Participants
161 Dadial Protection of Forest 71 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 162 Neknama Sainso Protection of Forest 57 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 163 Aglour Protection of Forest 49 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 164 Rampur Haler Protection of Forest 155 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 165 Sanghwal Protection of Forest 85 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 166 Makkowal Protection of Forest 55 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 167 Chhangial Plantation Technique 35 168 Sansarpur Plantation Technique 65 169 Ragowal Plantation Technique 27 170 Bassa Plantation Technique 32 171 Hardo Neknama Plantation Technique 45 172 Labhar To Motivate grow more 55 trees. 173 Pohari To Motivate grow more 47 trees. 174 Chattarpur To Motivate grow more 57 trees. 175 Rakari To Motivate grow more 46 trees. 176 Beh Ranga To Motivate grow more 35 trees.
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177 Beh Vidhiya Awareness about solar 50 Energy to save few wood. 178 Beh Atta Awareness about solar 25 Energy to save few wood. 179 Beh Dullo Awareness about solar 70 Energy to save few wood. 180 Beh Nangal Awareness about solar 65 Energy to save few wood. 181 Beh Lakhan Awareness about solar 55 Energy to save few wood. 182 Bringli Record maintained 45 183 Kartoli Record maintained 48 184 Amroh Record maintained 43 185 Baring Record maintained 47 186 Bhater Record maintained 34 187 Tohlu Maintenance of 50 common Assets. 188 Plahar Maintenance of 55 common Assets. 189 Kothi Maintenance of 58 common Assets. 190 Nangal Khanoura Maintenance of 65 common Assets. 191 Bhatoli Maintenance of 33 common Assets. 192 Bhol Kalota Agro-Forestry 25 193 Dugral Agro-Forestry 37 194 Narangpur Agro-Forestry 68 195 Chamuhi Agro-Forestry 45 196 Alera Agro-Forestry 41 197 Beh Ranga Agro-Forestry 75 198 Beh Chur Agro-Forestry 70 199 Bhol Bhadmania Agro-Forestry 55 200 Bhambotar Agro-Forestry 61
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Year 2022-23
Sr.No Name of Name of Training Number of Village/Committee Participants
201 Dadial Protection of Forest 71 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 202 Neknama Sainso Protection of Forest 57 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 203 Aglour Protection of Forest 49 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 204 Rampur Haler Protection of Forest 155 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 205 Sanghwal Protection of Forest 85 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 206 Makkowal Protection of Forest 55 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 207 Chhangial Plantation Technique 35 208 Sansarpur Plantation Technique 65 209 Ragowal Plantation Technique 27 210 Bassa Plantation Technique 32 211 Hardo Neknama Plantation Technique 45 212 Labhar To Motivate grow more 55 trees. 213 Pohari To Motivate grow more 47 trees. 214 Chattarpur To Motivate grow more 57 trees. 215 Rakari To Motivate grow more 46 trees. 216 Beh Ranga To Motivate grow more 35 trees.
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217 Beh Vidhiya Awareness about solar 50 Energy to save few wood. 218 Beh Atta Awareness about solar 25 Energy to save few wood. 219 Beh Dullo Awareness about solar 70 Energy to save few wood. 220 Beh Nangal Awareness about solar 65 Energy to save few wood. 221 Beh Lakhan Awareness about solar 55 Energy to save few wood. 222 Bringli Record maintained 45 223 Kartoli Record maintained 48 224 Amroh Record maintained 43 225 Baring Record maintained 47 226 Bhater Record maintained 34 227 Tohlu Maintenance of 50 common Assets. 228 Plahar Maintenance of 55 common Assets. 229 Kothi Maintenance of 58 common Assets. 230 Nangal Khanoura Maintenance of 65 common Assets. 231 Bhatoli Maintenance of 33 common Assets. 232 Bhol Kalota Agro-Forestry 25 233 Dugral Agro-Forestry 37 234 Narangpur Agro-Forestry 68 235 Chamuhi Agro-Forestry 45 236 Alera Agro-Forestry 41 237 Beh Ranga Agro-Forestry 75 238 Beh Chur Agro-Forestry 70 239 Bhol Bhadmania Agro-Forestry 55 240 Bhambotar Agro-Forestry 61
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Year 2023-24
Sr.No Name of Name of Training Number of Village/Committee Participants
241 Dadial Protection of Forest 71 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 242 Neknama Sainso Protection of Forest 57 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 243 Aglour Protection of Forest 49 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 244 Rampur Haler Protection of Forest 155 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 245 Sanghwal Protection of Forest 85 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 246 Makkowal Protection of Forest 55 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 247 Chhangial Plantation Technique 35 248 Sansarpur Plantation Technique 65 249 Ragowal Plantation Technique 27 250 Bassa Plantation Technique 32 251 Hardo Neknama Plantation Technique 45 252 Labhar To Motivate grow more 55 trees. 253 Pohari To Motivate grow more 47 trees. 254 Chattarpur To Motivate grow more 57 trees. 255 Rakari To Motivate grow more 46 trees. 256 Beh Ranga To Motivate grow more 35 trees.
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257 Beh Vidhiya Awareness about solar 50 Energy to save few wood. 258 Beh Atta Awareness about solar 25 Energy to save few wood. 259 Beh Dullo Awareness about solar 70 Energy to save few wood. 260 Beh Nangal Awareness about solar 65 Energy to save few wood. 261 Beh Lakhan Awareness about solar 55 Energy to save few wood. 262 Bringli Record maintained 45 263 Kartoli Record maintained 48 264 Amroh Record maintained 43 265 Baring Record maintained 47 266 Bhater Record maintained 34 267 Tohlu Maintenance of 50 common Assets. 268 Plahar Maintenance of 55 common Assets. 269 Kothi Maintenance of 58 common Assets. 270 Nangal Khanoura Maintenance of 65 common Assets. 271 Bhatoli Maintenance of 33 common Assets. 272 Bhol Kalota Agro-Forestry 25 273 Dugral Agro-Forestry 37 274 Narangpur Agro-Forestry 68 275 Chamuhi Agro-Forestry 45 276 Alera Agro-Forestry 41 277 Beh Ranga Agro-Forestry 75 278 Beh Chur Agro-Forestry 70 279 Bhol Bhadmania Agro-Forestry 55 280 Bhambotar Agro-Forestry 61
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Year 2024-25
Sr.No Name of Name of Training Number of Village/Committee Participants
281 Dadial Protection of Forest 71 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 282 Neknama Sainso Protection of Forest 57 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 283 Aglour Protection of Forest 49 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 284 Rampur Haler Protection of Forest 155 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 285 Sanghwal Protection of Forest 85 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 286 Makkowal Protection of Forest 55 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 287 Chhangial Plantation Technique 35 288 Sansarpur Plantation Technique 65 289 Ragowal Plantation Technique 27 290 Bassa Plantation Technique 32 291 Hardo Neknama Plantation Technique 45 292 Labhar To Motivate grow more 55 trees. 293 Pohari To Motivate grow more 47 trees. 294 Chattarpur To Motivate grow more 57 trees. 295 Rakari To Motivate grow more 46 trees. 296 Beh Ranga To Motivate grow more 35 trees.
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297 Beh Vidhiya Awareness about solar 50 Energy to save few wood. 298 Beh Atta Awareness about solar 25 Energy to save few wood. 299 Beh Dullo Awareness about solar 70 Energy to save few wood. 300 Beh Nangal Awareness about solar 65 Energy to save few wood. 301 Beh Lakhan Awareness about solar 55 Energy to save few wood. 302 Bringli Record maintained 45 303 Kartoli Record maintained 48 304 Amroh Record maintained 43 305 Baring Record maintained 47 306 Bhater Record maintained 34 307 Tohlu Maintenance of 50 common Assets. 308 Plahar Maintenance of 55 common Assets. 309 Kothi Maintenance of 58 common Assets. 310 Nangal Khanoura Maintenance of 65 common Assets. 311 Bhatoli Maintenance of 33 common Assets. 312 Bhol Kalota Agro-Forestry 25 313 Dugral Agro-Forestry 37 314 Narangpur Agro-Forestry 68 315 Chamuhi Agro-Forestry 45 316 Alera Agro-Forestry 41 317 Beh Ranga Agro-Forestry 75 318 Beh Chur Agro-Forestry 70 319 Bhol Bhadmania Agro-Forestry 55 320 Bhambotar Agro-Forestry 61
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Year 2025-26
Sr.No Name of Name of Training Number of Village/Committee Participants
321 Dadial Protection of Forest 71 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 322 Neknama Sainso Protection of Forest 57 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 323 Aglour Protection of Forest 49 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 324 Rampur Haler Protection of Forest 155 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 325 Sanghwal Protection of Forest 85 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 326 Makkowal Protection of Forest 55 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 327 Chhangial Plantation Technique 35 328 Sansarpur Plantation Technique 65 329 Ragowal Plantation Technique 27 330 Bassa Plantation Technique 32 331 Hardo Neknama Plantation Technique 45 332 Labhar To Motivate grow more 55 trees. 333 Pohari To Motivate grow more 47 trees. 334 Chattarpur To Motivate grow more 57 trees. 335 Rakari To Motivate grow more 46 trees. 336 Beh Ranga To Motivate grow more 35 trees.
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337 Beh Vidhiya Awareness about solar 50 Energy to save few wood. 338 Beh Atta Awareness about solar 25 Energy to save few wood. 339 Beh Dullo Awareness about solar 70 Energy to save few wood. 340 Beh Nangal Awareness about solar 65 Energy to save few wood. 341 Beh Lakhan Awareness about solar 55 Energy to save few wood. 342 Bringli Record maintained 45 343 Kartoli Record maintained 48 344 Amroh Record maintained 43 345 Baring Record maintained 47 346 Bhater Record maintained 34 347 Tohlu Maintenance of 50 common Assets. 348 Plahar Maintenance of 55 common Assets. 349 Kothi Maintenance of 58 common Assets. 350 Nangal Khanoura Maintenance of 65 common Assets. 351 Bhatoli Maintenance of 33 common Assets. 352 Bhol Kalota Agro-Forestry 25 353 Dugral Agro-Forestry 37 354 Narangpur Agro-Forestry 68 355 Chamuhi Agro-Forestry 45 356 Alera Agro-Forestry 41 357 Beh Ranga Agro-Forestry 75 358 Beh Chur Agro-Forestry 70 359 Bhol Bhadmania Agro-Forestry 55 360 Bhambotar Agro-Forestry 61
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Year 2026-27
Sr.No Name of Name of Training Number of Village/Committee Participants
361 Dadial Protection of Forest 71 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 362 Neknama Sainso Protection of Forest 57 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 363 Aglour Protection of Forest 49 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 364 Rampur Haler Protection of Forest 155 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 365 Sanghwal Protection of Forest 85 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 366 Makkowal Protection of Forest 55 (From Fire, Theft, Destructive Grazing etc.) 367 Chhangial Plantation Technique 35 368 Sansarpur Plantation Technique 65 369 Ragowal Plantation Technique 27 370 Bassa Plantation Technique 32 371 Hardo Neknama Plantation Technique 45 372 Labhar To Motivate grow more 55 trees. 373 Pohari To Motivate grow more 47 trees. 374 Chattarpur To Motivate grow more 57 trees. 375 Rakari To Motivate grow more 46 trees. 376 Beh Ranga To Motivate grow more 35 trees.
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377 Beh Vidhiya Awareness about solar 50 Energy to save few wood. 378 Beh Atta Awareness about solar 25 Energy to save few wood. 379 Beh Dullo Awareness about solar 70 Energy to save few wood. 380 Beh Nangal Awareness about solar 65 Energy to save few wood. 381 Beh Lakhan Awareness about solar 55 Energy to save few wood. 382 Bringli Record maintained 45 383 Kartoli Record maintained 48 384 Amroh Record maintained 43 385 Baring Record maintained 47 386 Bhater Record maintained 34 387 Tohlu Maintenance of 50 common Assets. 388 Plahar Maintenance of 55 common Assets. 389 Kothi Maintenance of 58 common Assets. 390 Nangal Khanoura Maintenance of 65 common Assets. 391 Bhatoli Maintenance of 33 common Assets. 392 Bhol Kalota Agro-Forestry 25 393 Dugral Agro-Forestry 37 394 Narangpur Agro-Forestry 68 395 Chamuhi Agro-Forestry 45 396 Alera Agro-Forestry 41 397 Beh Ranga Agro-Forestry 75 398 Beh Chur Agro-Forestry 70 399 Bhol Bhadmania Agro-Forestry 55 400 Bhambotar Agro-Forestry 61
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REVISED FELLING POLICY, PROCEDURE FOR ISSUE OF PERMITS, MARKING RULES AND FELLING RULES IN RESPECT OF AREAS NOTIFIED UNDER THE PUNJAB LAND PRESERVATION ACT (PLPA), 1900.
1. The felling Policy for marking/ harvesting of trees in areas notified under Section 4 & 5 of PLPA, of Punjab Government was issued vide its Memo No. 39 (3) FT – 3 – 87/266 Dt. 22.3.1993. This was last modified vide memo no. 39/2/2000-forest 3/4623 dated 19.04.2000. 2. A strong need is being felt from quite some time to examine and review the existing provisions regulating tree felling from the private forest areas- including the felling policy, procedure for issue of permits, marking rules, felling rules and felling cycle etc. so as to attain a delicate balance between the emerging needs of the local communities and long term ecological security of the State. This review is in the direction of simplifying and rationalizing the procedures for sustainable use of forest produce from such forests whilst simultaneously maintaining and enhancing the interests of local communities in forest resource conservation by providing them the direct benefits of forests on a sustainable basis. 3. After detailed discussions and deliberations among the members of the committee appointed by the PCCF Punjab for conducting this review and informal consultations with other stakeholders, the existing provisions covering felling of trees from forests regulated under section 4 & 5 of PLPA, 1900 are proposed for revision as below. The revised provisions are to be incorporated in the Management Plans of Private Forests which are to be approved by MoEF, Govt. of India:
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(A) Draft Felling Policy
1. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests will approve the Felling Programme of forest areas notified under PLPA, 1900 in a given time frame. The programme will be based on 5 year cycle and will be termed as main felling programme. The approved main felling programme will be given wide publicity and Gram Panchayats /Joint Forest Management Committees/FPCs will also be informed
2. The marking /felling year for a particular village will generally be as prescribed above by the PCCF. However, the concerned DFO will be competent to grant permits in the year, subsequent to the main felling where owner of the forest could not avail permit or /could not fell the trees from his area in the prescribed year. The concerned Conservator of Forests will be competent to allow the DFO to grant permit for felling in such cases for another one year and CCF (Zonal) will be the authority to decide other remaining cases of deviations beyond two years. In each case, the competent authority will record the reasons for granting such deviation after satisfying himself about the reasons for such deviations and shall also ensure that the deviation period is not being sought to be extended unduly. Any such change or deviation however will not disturb the next stipulated felling programme of a village. Cases involving felling of trees from private forests on account of diversion of forest land for non-forestry purposes sanctioned under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 by MoEF&CC will not require further permission for deviation.
3. For the following types of felling, the marking will be done and permit will be issued by the concerned DFO without consideration of the felling cycle of the main felling programme. Such felling can be termed as annual or subsidiary felling-
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a) Dead, dry, dying (trees with more than 2/3rd crown area dried/died back) and fallen trees. Such trees will be removed from the forest before the onset of fire season i.e. 15th of April. b) Felling of trees (other than eucalyptus, poplar, drek, subabul and mulberry) in cultivated lands. c) Felling of Bamboo culms. d) Fast growing trees species like Eucalyptus, poplar subabul, drek, Mulberry in non-cultivated area having over bark girth of 45 cm and above at Breast height. In above cases, applications for issue of permits can be given throughout the year and permission will be granted by DFO within 45 days of receipt of complete application. Any delay beyond 45 days has to be explained to CF by the concerned DFO and owner has to be informed with reasons. No felling order, however, will be given for above cases during fire season i.e. 15th April to 30th June. e) Felling and sale of Poplar, Eucalyptus Drek, Bamboo clums, Subabul and Mulberry trees from cultivated fields will not require any prior permission. However the owner will intimate the concerned Forest Range Officer and DFO at least 15 days prior to the felling and obtain receipt of this communication from the concerned Range/Divisional office.
4. After fulfilling the requirements of felling policy procedure for issuing permits and marking rules, the felling permits shall be issued by the concerned DFO in the name of land owner.
No permit will be given for main felling (i.e. 5 year cycles) during the fire and plantation time i.e. from 15th April to 31st August and for subsidiary felling between fire season i.e. 15th April to 30th June.
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5. (i) The applications under the main felling programme, should reach the Divisional Forest Officer by 31st August during the year in which the area is due for felling.
(iv) Permission permit for felling of all eligible cases will be given by 31st December.
(v) Felling will be completed by 28/29th Feb and felled material will be removed by 15th March.
6. (i) In exceptional cases, where circumstances are beyond the control of applicants, like prolonged illness of the applicant, long stay away from home, non deposition of security due to financial hardship of the applicant etc., the concerned DFO can issue permits up to 31st January and in such cases applications can be accepted up to 30th November.
(ii) In such cases also, Felling will normally be completed by 28th February and felled material will be removed from the forest area by 15th March.
7. In specific cases, however where the felled material could not be removed from the forest areas by the due date i.e. 15th March, concerned DFO can allow removal of such felled materials by 31th March after satisfying himself about the reasons given by the applicants and recording the justification for the same.
8. The operation of the permit can be cancelled by the competent authority at any time if the permit holder or his agent/representative is found guilty of illicit felling. The felled material can also be seized by the Forest officials in such cases and felling permits can also be denied to such applicants in future.
9. (i) For both cultivated and uncultivated areas felling permits will only be issued after depositing of security etc. by the applicant as assessed
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by the DFO and in accordance with provisions of Para (6) of the procedure for issuing felling permits for sale of trees under the main felling programme. Where Forest Protection Committees (FPC) exists, non refundable amount equivalent to 5% of the security money for the permits will be deposited by the permit holder for FPC/Village Forest Committee (VFC) of the village. The amount will be deposited in a separate account open for such purpose by the DFO from where it will be released to the concerned FPC/VFC as per the stipulated conditions. The FPC/VFC would be expected to maintain vigil against any illicit felling as also to perform other appropriate responsibilities, assigned to them, were the Committee fails to discharge these functions properly, the amount may be forfeited.
(ii) In the case of permits issued under the main felling programme, the permit holder will be responsible for planting five plants per tree felled. This number would include any green stump of a coppicing species like khair, Eucalyptus etc and such cased the no. of fresh plants required to be planted will be reduced correspondingly. For calculating the number of fresh saplings to be planted, landowners will be given the benefit of any earlier plantation they may have done up to 2 year prior to the issue of the permit. In case of subsidiary felling the permit holders will be required to plant sapling equivalent to the no. of trees being harvested under sub clause 3 (b) & 3 (d) of the felling policy. Such trees could be planted one planting season prior to or after the period of grant of permit for felling. The permit holder will get it certified from FPC/JFMC/Range officer that plantation has been done successfully to enable him to become eligible for the release security.
(B) Procedure for Issuing Felling Permits for sale of Trees under Main Felling Programme from non-cultivated Private Forest Areas Notified under Section 4 & 5 of PLPA 1900.
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Following is the procedure for issuing Felling Permits for sale of trees under Main Felling programme from un-cultivated private forest Areas notified under sec 4&5 of PLPA-1900
1. The applications for felling of trees will be received from the land owner on prescribed Performa. Each application should be accompanied with an affidavit about the ownership of the land duly signed by the owner/owners and also jamabandi giving the khasra no. of the area from which trees are to be felled. The status of the land such as cultivated or uncultivated should also be given. 2. Normally, the application should reach the Divisional Forest Officer by 31st August during the year in which the area is due for felling. The receipt and processing of applications would however be in accordance with the provisions of the Felling Policy 3. All applications received in the office of the DFO will be entered date-wise in a separate register, which will be closed on 31st August. Report about the number of applications received will be sent to the Conservator of Forests by 10th September. 4. (i)The marking will be done in the same order in which the applications were received. Any deviation in this regard will be recorded and reported by the DFO to CF. (ii) The Forest Guard/ Range Assistant will carry out the marking as per the marking rules. (iii)Members of JFM/FPC will assist the field staff in the marking operations. For rendering such assistance, members of FPC will be duly trained by the field staff of the Forest Department. (iv)Range Officer will physically check 50% of actual marking of every permit and the Dy. DFO/ DFO will check 10% of the actual marking.
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(v)The Dy. DFO and Range Officer will check 100%marking from the point of view of technical correctness as per marking rules and record a certificate to this extent on marking list. 5. Before issuing a permit the DFO will record a certificate that the
requirement of the marking rules, the policy of the Govt. and other
related instructions have been met. The DFO permit will only be
issued to the owner and not to any contractor or agent.
6. The price component of the prevalent compensation rates issued by PCCF will be the basis for calculating the security and related amount to be deposited. The computed amount will be duly conveyed to the owner. 7. In order to exercise control over felling, every effort will be made to ensure that permits are issued in a staggered manner, throughout the whole felling season. 8. In normal course, all the applications for issue of felling permits should be disposed off in the same season.
(C) Marking Rules (iv) Marking Rules for Main Felling Programme from Non- cultivated Private Areas Notified under Section 4 & 5 of PLPA.
1. Marking of trees under main felling programme will ordinarily be possible after 5 years felling Programme approved by the PCCF, Punjab and other related provisions. 2. Only silviculturally available trees will be marked for felling. 3. The Principal trees will be marked under selection system: Khair, Shisham and other species (other than fast growing species mentioned in clause 3b to 3d of the felling policy) with be marked at overbark girth of 60 cm or above at Breast Height. Tun and Semal will be marked above 90 cms overbark girth at BH.
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4. All dead, dry dying (having more than 2/3rd crown area by dried/died back), and fallen trees will also be marked along with green trees in an area open for main felling. 5. (i) Even if the exploitable girth for a species prescribed otherwise is more, no green trees which is below 120 cms (over bark at Breast Height) and located at distance within 10 M from the centre of a Choe or 5 M from bank of the choe (whichever is more) will be marked for felling. (ii) Green trees located within 10 m from an actively eroding deep gully or ravine or fresh and active landslide will not be marked for felling 6. No green Chir, Pipal, Bohr, Arjun and Neem trees below 150 cm and fruit bearing trees of Harad, Bahera, Amla,and Jaman & Bil will be marked for felling unless they are threatening to cause damage to the life and property of the people in the area. 7. Trees marked for felling will be hammer marked. Marking lists thus prepared and submitted for issue of permit will bear the facsimile of hammer used in marking. 8. Converted timber will be hammer marked and stacked at designated temporary depots (near the felling sites) for removal from forest area under export permit to be issued by the DFO. 9. Only those mango trees shall be marked for felling which have become completely dry. A certificate to this effect shall be recorded by the Dy. DFO / DFO before the issue of the permit.
(ii) Marking Rules for Felling of Trees from Cultivated lands closed under Section 4 & 5 of PLPA.
5. Mature trees standing in groups in cultivated fields where there is no danger of erosion may be heavily thinned. Such trees as are likely to be harmful for crop by their shade may be marked subject to the condition that their removal is necessary in the interest of
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agricultural crop and will not lead to accelerated levels of wind or water erosion. 6. Green fruit bearing Harad, Amla, Bahera, Jamun, Bil and green Bohr, Peepal or Neem trees will not be marked for felling unless they are severely damaging the agricultural crop or any physical structures like houses etc. 7. Clear felling of fast growing commercial trees like Poplar, Subabul, Eucalyptus, Drek and Mulbery will be allowed including uprooting of stumps from cultivated fields. For felling of these no permit will be required. The owner will intimate the concerned Range Office and DFO at least 15 day prior are fell and will obtain receipt of his communication from the concerned officer. 8. Only those mango trees shall be marked for felling which have become completely dry. A certificate to this effect shall be recorded by the Dy. DFO/DFO before the issue of the permit.
(iii) Bamboo
Bamboo clumps (whether occurring naturally or planted artificially) will be worked under improvement cum felling system on triennial cycle. Marking of Bamboos will be done clump wise. Cutting of Bamboos will be subject to the following restrictions:-
1. The old clumps left must be evenly distributed over the clump.
2. Out of the clumps, which are selected for removal, the older ones
should be removed first.
3. The young shoots (Manus and Chals) must be provided with adequate support by retention of sufficient number of older bamboos uniformly distributed particularly on the downhill side.
4. All dead, dry and malformed Bamboos will be removed.
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5. Bamboos on the periphery of the clump will not be cut. Cutting will be done with sharp edged tools and six inches above the ground.
6. Cutting will be done by following “horse shoe” method. The cut should be in slanting manner so that the rain water may not accumulate in the Bamboo stump.
(D) Felling Rules
1. The felling of trees from any forest area notified under section 4 of PLPA, 1900 will be done as per the management plan approved by the competent authority in accordance with the prescribed regulations and as per stipulated terms and conditions.
2. As far as possible the main felling under 5 year felling cycle should be carried out between post-monsoon and spring season so that coppice shoots sprouts to replace the harvested trees.
3. The Range Officer will intimate to the DFO the date of commencement of the main felling. The DFO will send a report in this regard to the CF. The felling will be checked / supervised regularly by the field staff with assistance of FPC/JFMC. The Forest Guard should invariably check the felling daily and maintain the felling register correctly. The Forester should check the felling at least twice a week and the Range Officer once a week. The Dy. DFO and DFO should check the felling at least once fortnightly and monthly respectively. All the officials/officers should record their observations on the felling register.
4. All felled material should be hammer marked. The stumps of all the felled trees shall also be hammer marked and khudan number should be carved on them. Stumps should be properly marked showing marking number and the year of felling. In order to reduce soil erosion, facilitate subsequent checking and encourage coppicing, stumps of trees will not be uprooted except in the case of cultivated fields.
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5. The felled material will be first stacked in designated temporary depots and will be checked as per the felling register. After verification, the felled material will be allowed to be exported from the forest area with export permit issued by the concerned DFO.
6. All felled material of main felling shall be removed from forest area within the due date as mentioned in the felling policy. The competent authority may allow removal of felled material after due date only after satisfying itself and recording the reasons for non-removal. Removal of cut material cannot be allowed after 31st March in any case.
7. After completion of felling, the area will be checked and a certificate recorded by the RO that action has been taken against the illicit felling, if any, as per the existing laws/rules. Security will be released only after taking legal action in case of illegal felling. In case there is no breach of rules / instructions, the security should be released to the permit holders immediately and similarly 5% equivalent of the security money due to FPC/JFMC should also be released promptly. In case the FPC/VFC failed to perform their duty satisfactorily, then the FPC/VFC the DFO may forfeit this amount.
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Government of Punjab Department of Forests & Wildlife Preservation, (Forest Branch)
To
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Forest Complex, Sector-68, Mohali.
Memo No:39/2/2000-Forest-3/8083 Chandigarh. Dated 20.10.11
Sub: Amendment in the approved felling policy of Punjab Govt. regarding.
Ref: Your Letter No.Forest-2/Gen/643 Dated 12.5.2011
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Felling Policy in PLPA areas of Panchayat Forest regarding area under PLPA 1900 of The State vide letter no.39/2/2000-ft-3/Spl. Dated 25.09.2007 issue of felling policy after Para No.9(i) , Para 9(i)(a) and 9(i)(b) are inscribed as below:-
9(i) (a) Provided that in case of Panchayat Forest lands the permit for felling will be issued by the concerned Divisional Forest Officer in two stages. In the first stage an “in principle permit” will be issued after fulfilment of all the requirements by the concerned Panchayat as stipulated for issue of the permit in the felling policy clause 5(i) or 6(i) (as the case may be). The depositing of amount of security etc stipulated in Para 9(i) above will not require to be complied with at this stage of issuance of in-principal permit. After the issue of in-principle permit, the concerned Panchayat can immediately proceed with the auction of the marked trees. For felling of trees “final felling permit” however, will be issued by the DFO only after the receipt of the security and other amount stipulated in Para 9(i) above, has been deposited with the DFO along with marking fee of Rs. 3 per tree prescribed in State Government letter No.
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39/80/99/FT-III/6977 dated 2.6.99 and processing fee prescribed in letter No. 39/90/08-Forest-3/1451 dated 12.2.2009 or in case of any amendment to the fees prescribed by above letters as per subsequent amendments to these two instructions issued by the Government from time to time in no case the mentioned security etc., marking fee or processing fee will be deposited by the Panchayat later than 31st January of the concerned year with the DFO as the last date for issue of “Final felling permit” will be the 31st January, of the concerned year.
9(i) (b) Provided further that where the marking of trees has been done in a village Panchayat land, the concerned Panchayat will receive the amount of 5% of security payable as per the provisions in Para 9(i) above and accordingly the concerned Panchayat will be responsible for performing the functions and obligations of the Forest Committee in that area as per the provisions laid down in the Felling Policy. 2. This amendment is issued by the approval of H‟onble Chief Minister, Punjab. -sd- Under Sectary Forest Endt No. Forest-2/Felling Policy/3141 Dated 03-01-2012 Copy of this letter sent to the following for information and necessary action:- 1 Chief Conservator of Forest (Hills), Punjab. 2 Conservator of Forest Bist Circle, Punjab, Jalandhar. 3 Conservator of Forest Shiwalik Circle, Punjab, Chandigarh.
-sd- Conservator of Forest(M & E) O/oPrincipal Chief Conservator of Forest, Punjab.
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Government of Punjab Department of Forests & Wildlife Preservation, (Forest Branch) To Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Forest Complex, Sector-68, Mohali.
Memo No:39/2/2000-Forest-3/400931/1 Chandigarh. Dated 27.01.2015.
Sub: Amendment in the felling policy for giving permits to Mustarka Malkan (Shareholders) regarding.
Ref: Yours U.O.No:P.A./298/29.12.2014,No:P.A./P.C.C.F./306 Dated 1.2.2015
With reference in the above subject the proposed received regarding the problems being faced by owners in joint ownership forest vide govt letter no.39/2/2000-Forest-3/Special Dated 25.9.2007 and letter no 39/2/2000-Forest-3/8083 Dated 20.10.2011 amendment is done in the felling policy in public interest as below:-. a) If minimum 50 percent of the shareholders of the area give their consent and authorize to any one share holder to obtain the permit for felling of trees of that area of Mustarka Malkan only then permit can be issued to any authorized share holder. b) In case of Mustarka Malkan area on receiving the application as mentioned above, the marking of the whole area will be done by the department and the trees will be numbered and the volume of the trees will be 'divided into three categories i.e. Khair, Shisham, Miscellaneous species. c) The proportion of the volume as per marking list prepared (Khair, Shisham, miscellaneous species wise) will only be permitted as per the percentage of shares of applicant for the purpose of cutting of trees, and to allow felling starting from serial no. 1 of trees marked up to the number & volume of share to be felled. d) Keeping in view the interest of the shareholders who could not apply, the trees which were marked earlier but not felled those will be
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retained in the forest and during next felling cycle also if only old shareholders apply for the permit in that case it will not be permitted to cut down the trees which are the share of those who had not applied earlier. For the purpose of marking and issue of permit the process will be followed as per serial no. 2 and 3. e) If from the remaining owners who could not apply earlier apply for permit for next felling cycle, will be issued permit serial wise from retained trees of earlier felling (the serial no. up to which the trees have been felled following that) the felling will be allowed to only as per the proportional share of volume of wood of the shareholders. f) Because there is a huge chunk of land and number of trees under the joint ownership (Mustarka Malkan). Keeping in view the availability of staff and for proper control on felling in a planned manner, the permit will be issued in the units of one thousand trees each instead of single permit of all available trees, meaning that after the cutting and disposal of one thousand trees the permit for next one thousand trees will be issued. g) If any illegal felling of trees found in the permit area or if there is any fraud of originality of ownership or of their signatures, then the responsibility required legal action and financial loss will be of that particular share holder who has applied for the permit on behalf of other shareholders. h) As per the existing procedure, the marking fees of all trees of whole area will be collected from the applicant shareholders and security will be collected only against number/volume of trees for permit is being issued. i) Responsibility of protection of retained trees as per Para 'd' above, will be of Forest Department and JFMC of that village. 50% share of security amount collected for JFMC against the permits as per Para no. 'h', will be used for protection and maintenance of forest and rest 50% amount will be used for numbering and marking with white band on the retained trees six monthly keeping these mark fresh.
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j) It is clarified that permit can be issued to the society which is formed by owners/shareholders to maintain and protect the forest as per felling policy of 25.09.2007 and registered under Societies Act with all the office bearers elected as per Societies Act. k) Besides this at many places there are unauthorized possessions in the permit area, in such cases the permit should not be issued to individual possession holder but issue the permit to joint shareholders of that forest area. l) In the case of joint owners of the forest area the authorization to issue the permit is with Divisional Forest Officer, but before issuing the permit Divisional Forest Officer will have to obtain the consent of their controlling officer. m) Because in such case sometimes it takes a lot of time to issue the permit that is why the last date to issue the permit is extended for one month i.e. from 31, December to 31 January of next year.
Above amendment is issued by the approval of Hon‟ble Forests and Wildlife Preservation Minister, Punjab. -sd- Special Sectary, Punjab Govt., Department of Forests and Wildlife Preservation, Punjab.
Endt No. Forest-2/Felling Policy/PA/PCCF/328 Dated 27-01-2015
With reference to the Copy of the letter in the reference of this office endt.no Forest-2-Felling Policy/3141-43 Dated 3.1.2012 to the following it is written that amendment in the felling policy by the government to be implied with. 1 Conservator of Forest South Circle/Conservator of Forest Bist Circle/ Conservator of Forest Shiwalik Circle. 2 Divisional Forest Officer Sahibjada Ajit Singh Nagar/Roopnagar/Garhshankar/Hoshiarpur/Dasuya/Pathankot/Gurdaspur
-sd D.V.Ratna Kumar, I.F.S. Chief Conservator of Forest (WP, M&E) O/oPrincipal Chief Conservator of Forest, (HoFF), Punjab.
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ANNEXURE-III
Standing Order No. 1 Dated 29thNovember, 1963, By Chief Conservator of Forests, Punjab.
Subject: Standard of resin tapping work by Contractor and Department.
In our Forests resin tapping work begin educated by the contractors and departmentally under the provisions laid down in Punjab Forest Leaflet No. 13 and conditions and contracts. In order to ensure that the tapping is x of the standard, it is necessary that adequate penalties should be prescribed where the blazes are made oversize. Similarly there is need for imposing adequate penalties for illicit tapping of blazes not enumerated for the purpose. In case of departmental work there are lapses for want of reports from the field staff on the quality of work being conducted in forests under their charges. There is no provision to encourage good labourers to give their quality of work according to rules. The bad workers continue to engage for years without any action against them. Taking these factors into consideration following standing instruction are being issued.
1. Contractor’s Work: In order to lay down uniform rates of penalty for differenttypes of lapses in resin tapping by the contractors it is highly desirable that penalty may be fixed on the gravity of the breach and also on the period for which an illicit blaze has been tapped. It has been observes that labourers increase the width, depth and length of the blaze in the cold months. They tap the illicit blazes during and rainy months when flow of resin is maximum. The following additional charges shall be levied in case of increase in width over 10 Cm (4 inches) in depth over 13mm (½”) and length in freshening over the prescribed length for the tapping season:-
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Additional charges over Width contract
10 cm to 10.5cm To be treated as grace
10.5 cm to 11 cm 5%
11 cm to 12 cm 25%
12 cm to 13 cm 50%
13 cm to 14 cm 75%
14 cm to 15 cm 100% and so on
Depth
13 mm to 15 mm To be treated as grace
15 mm to20mm 5%
20 mm to 25 mm 15%
25 mm to 30 mm 25%
30 mm to 35 mm 35%
35 mm to 40 mm 45% and so on.
Increase in length of blaze over prescribed length
To be treated as Upto ½ cm grace
½ cm 1 cm 5%
1 cm to 2 cm 10%
2 cm to 3 cm 15%
3 cm to 4 cm 20%
4 cm to 5 cm 25%
5 cm to 6 cm 30%
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6 cm to 7 cm 35%
7 cm to 8 cm 40%
8 cm to 9 cm 45%
50% and so 9 cm to 10 cm on.
Where an intentional mischief to spoil trees is indicated higher rates may be charged. The detailed calculations on penalty will be made according to the above schedules for departmental purpose. The total penalty thus worked, will be divided by the total number of oversize blazes, after excluding the blazes which are within grace limits, and the average penalty per oversize blaze will be worked out. The contractor will be intimated with reference to the relevant clause of the agreement only the total number of oversize blazes and the average penalty per blaze so that there may not be disputes with him without exact measurements. In this connection a blaze which is oversize in width, depth and length will count as one oversize blaze and not three. The use of these rates will be compulsory from the working season. Contractors may be informed that stricter action will be taken in future for poor quality of blazes.
If illicit tapping detected before rateTwo times the contract
30th June and further tapping stopped rates
If continued to be tapped after 30th June rate Three times the contract
DEPARTMENTAL WORK: In order to see that the length and width of theblazes do not increase during the tapping season, the resin guard or watcher should scribe the width and length to which the channol is to be freshened during the working season and mark the limits of freshening lengths of the channels for each month.
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The depth should not exceed ¼ inch or 13 mm. A chennal can be prevented from becoming deeper if it is remembered that the total length of channal to be refreshened at each refereshening is 4 inches and another 2 inches lower down to smoothen up the surface. The blaze should become uniformly deeper from the top till
3/8” or less depth is achieved, at 4 inches below the top. Thus if a measuring seal with a straight edge is placed edge wise along the middle line of the blaze joining the top of the a point 4 inches below, then if the blaze is correctly obtained, it should touch the blaze surface along the entire length in order to achieve this, it is also important the bark above the blaze should have been removed leaving only a thin layer and the edges used should be sharp and without any defect. The Resin Guard or watcher is responsible to see that the resin tappers do not exceed limits mentioned above. The
Forester and Range Officer will see during their inspections that the blazes in the forests visited by them bear these marks on the trees.
At the time of submitting monthly progress report on the resin tapping work, the resin guard of watcher will also report out the quality of work of labourers working under him. Approximate percentage of blazes having excess height, depth and width over the fixed limit should be reported section wise after a through inspection work. In case it is found during checking by his superiors that the reports submitted by the resin guard are not correct, he will be held responsible for the lapse and will be open to disciplinary action.
The Range Officer and Range Assistant will record in the inspection register whether the monthly progress reports submitted by Resin Guard or watchers regarding the quality of tapping are correct be the approximate percentage of blazes having
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The mazdoor who secures increases out put by remaining within the restrictions imposed regarding length, depth and width of blaze deserves on hanced payment for his good work over daily wages admissible to him as per existing system. Where the standard work has been unsatisfactory a suitable deduction from the payment due for increased output should be made so that obtaining enhanced yield of resin by increasing width, depth or length of blazes is no temptation to the mazdoors.
Therefore, higher output rates may be paid only for that much percentage of blazes such has been tapped by keeping them within the prescribed limits. Further deduction may be made if the tapping has been grossly bad.
A mazdoor who is found guilty of breach of rules repeatedly despite warnings issued to them during the tapping- season may immediately replaced by another mazdoor if available and failing that he may not be engaged on the work in the following year.
Tapping work in Private Areas:-In order to have cantrel on the resin tappingwork in the forests leased at for the purpose by the owners, so that the standards for length, width and depth of blazes as fixed in the notification issused under the land Preservation Act are, not exceeded and defaulters are penalized for the lapses on their part the following instructions are issued:-
The defective tapping and also unauthorized blazes should as offences under the Land Preservation Act and dealt with according to the usual procedure. Where an offender wents to compound the offence compensation may be calculated on the same
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Forest Act read with section 20 land preservation Act, Every Forest Officer can also interface to stop the commission of the offence of exceeding the size of the blaze given in the notification under Land Preservation Act and can stop their tapping by pulling out lips of such blazes in addition to taking cognizance of the case .
Sd/-G.S Dhillon
CHIEF CONSERVATOR OF FORESTS, PUNJAB.
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ANNEXURE-IV AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT (FORESTS) NOTIFICATION Chandigarh, Dated 9th July, 1960
No. 4868-Ft-IV-60/4938:- whereas it appears to Governor of Punjab that the area specified in the schedule below is subject to erosion or is liable to erosion.
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900, as amended from time to time, the Governor of Punjab is pleased to direct that is desirable to provide for the conservation of sub soil water and prevention of erosion therein, and that the provisions of the said act are declared to be in for in the areas specified in the schedule below accordingly:-
SCHEDULE
Sr Tehsil Village H.B.No. Range No.
1 Mukerian Asafpur 359 Talwara-I
2 Mukerian Badalian 360 -do-
3 Mukerian Purelian 362 -do-
4 Mukerian Swar 363 -do-
5 Mukerian Bharath 368 -do-
6 Mukerian Passi Karora 371 -do-
7 Mukerian Badla 373 -do-
8 Mukerian Ghaggar 374 -do-
9 Mukerian Narnol 375 -do-
10 Mukerian Beh Jogan 553 -do-
11 Mukerian Nathuwal 555 -do-
12 Mukerian Beh Dullo 560 -do-
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13 Mukerian Beh Bidhia 362 -do-
14 Mukerian Beh Fatto 561 -do-
15 Mukerian Beh Atta 572 -do-
16 Mukerian Beh Nangal (Alias 573 -do- Kamahi Devi)
17 Mukerian Beh Daria 574 -do-
18 Mukerian Depur 588 -do-
19 Mukerian Repur 589 -do-
20 Mukerian Gwal Chack Jassu 590 -do-
21 Mukerian Rakhri (Alias 592 -do- Datarpur)
22 Mukerian Siprian 367 -do-
23 Mukerian Jugial 369 -do-
24 Mukerian Chattarpur 579 -do-
25 Mukerian Labhar 578 -do-
26 Mukerian Pohari 577 -do-
27 Mukerian Shri Pandian 376 Talwara-II
28 Mukerian Dhar 550 -do-
29 Mukerian Beh Mawa 552 -do-
30 Mukerian Beh Kitto 554 -do-
31 Mukerian Beh Lakhan 556 -do-
32 Mukerian Heer Beh 562 -do-
33 Mukerian Beh Ranga 464 -do-
34 Mukerian Barri 565 -do-
35 Mukerian Palli 566 -do-
36 Mukerian Dugral 567 -do-
37 Mukerian Bering 568 -do-
38 Mukerian Beh Khusala 569 -do-
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39 Mukerian Beh Chuhar 570 -do-
40 Mukerian Beh Shankar 571 -do- Kaur
41 Mukerian Bhatoli 594 -do-
42 Mukerian Kothi 575 -do-
43 Mukerian Latholi 581 -do-
44 Mukerian Tung 582 -do-
45 Mukerian Namoli 593 -do-
46 Mukerian Gwal Chak 595 -do- Shangaru
47 Mukerian Bhatoli 622 -do-
48 Mukerian Sathawan 596 -do-
49 Mukerian Rauli 597 -do-
50 Mukerian Fatehpur 598 -do-
51 Mukerian Ram Nangal 599 -do-
52 Mukerian Adampur Mothian 600 -do-
53 Mukerian Chingarwan 601 -do-
54 Mukerian Dohar 602 -do-
55 Mukerian Bhera 603 -do-
56 Mukerian Talwara 604 -do-
57 Mukerian Rajwal 605 -do-
58 Mukerian Bhambotar 606 -do-
59 Mukerian Tholu 607 -do-
60 Mukerian Bhater 608 -do-
61 Mukerian Dhalal 609 -do-
62 Mukerian Bringli 610 -do-
63 Mukerian Bhol Kalota 611 -do-
64 Mukerian Plahar 612 -do-
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65 Mukerian Mangu Merra 614 -do-
66 Mukerian Batwara 615 -do-
67 Mukerian Alera 616 -do-
68 Mukerian Amroh 617 -do-
69 Mukerian Nangal Kanora 618 -do-
70 Mukerian Kartoli 619 -do-
71 Mukerian Jharera 587 -do-
72 Mukerian Sikri 620 -do-
73 Mukerian Shukhchainpur 584 -do-
74 Mukerian Bhol Badhmaian 585 -do-
75 Mukerian Dharampur 586 -do-
76 Mukerian Chamuhi 583 -do-
77 Mukerian Narangpur 580 -do-
78 Mukerian Bhavnor 621 -do-
79 Dasuya Makkowal 649 Badla
80 Dasuya Sansarpur 646 -do-
81 Dasuya Changial 645 -do-
82 Dasuya Sangwal 644 -do-
83 Dasuya Adado Chak 643 -do-
84 Dasuya Neknama Senso 638 -do-
85 Dasuya Neknama Hardo 637 -do-
86 Dasuya Bassa 636 -do-
87 Dasuya Thundial 630 -do-
88 Dasuya Chak Fala 629 -do-
89 Dasuya Sahora Dadial 624 -do-
90 Dasuya Sahora Kandi 623 -do-
91 Dasuya Mawa 559 -do-
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92 Dasuya Ghughwal 370 -do-
93 Dasuya Behbowal 224 -do-
94 Dasuya Aglour 641 -do-
95 Dasuya Dadial 640 -do-
96 Dasuya Barian 576 -do-
97 Dasuya Badla 626 -do-
98 Dasuya Rampur Haler 639 -do-
99 Dasuya Kando karora 372 -do-
Sd/. K.S. Narang Secretary to Government Agriculture Department
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AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT (FORESTS) NOTIFICATION No. 4868-Ft-IV.60/4939 Chandigarh dated: 9th July, 1960 Whereas the Governor of Punjab is satisfied after due enquiry, that the regulations, restrictions prohibitions hereinafter specified are necessary for the public to give effect to the provisions of the Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900 (II of 1900), as amended from time to time. Now, therefore, the Governor of Punjab, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 4 of the said act, is hereby pleased to prohibit the following acts for a period of 15 years from the date of publication of this notification throughout the area of villages specified in the schedule annexed to Punjab Governor Notification NO. 4860-Ft-IV.60/4938 dated 9th July, 1960. a) The cutting of trees or timber or the collect removal or subject to any manufacturing process of any forest produce of the than grass, flower, fruit and hone, save for bonafide domestic or agricultural purpose, provided that the owners of land may sell trees or timber, after first obtaining a permit to do so from the Divisional Forest Officer, Amritsar Forest Division. Such permits will prescribe such conditions for sale as may from time to time are necessary in the interest of forest conservancy. b) The setting of fire to trees, timber or forest produce. c) The quarrying of stone or the burning of lime at places where such stone or lime had not ordinarily been so quarried or burnt prior to the publication of the said notification except with the permission of Divisional Forest Officer.
Sd/- K.S. Narang. Secretary to Government Punjab, Agriculture Department.
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ANNEXURE-V (Forests Department)
The 6th March, 1964
No. 1040-Ft (VI)-64/1192- WHEREAS it appears to the Governor of Punjab that the area specified in the schedule hereinto annexed is either subject to erosion by the removal or displacement of earth, soil, stones, or other materials by the action of wind or water, or its likely to become subject to erosion and that it is desirable to provide for the conservation of sub-soil water and prevention of erosion in the said area.
NOW, therefore, the Governor of the Punjab is pleased in exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900, as subsequently amended, to make direction accordingly:-
SCHEDULE
District Tehsil Description Remarks Hoshiarpur Una Whole of the area of tehsil Una Hoshiarpur Garhshankar Whole of the area of Mahilpur, Saroya and Balachaur Development block lying on the east of Ropar-Garhshankar-Hoshiarpur Road. Hoshiarpur Dasuya Whole of the area of Hajipur and Dasuya Development Blocks lying on the east of Hoshiarpur-Dasuya-Hajipur Road. Hoshiarpur Hoshiarpur Whole of the area of Bhunga, Hoshiarpur east and Hoshiarpur west Development Blocks lying on the east of Ropar- Garhshankar-Hoshiarpur-Dasuya-Hajipur Road.
No. 1040-Ft (VI)-64/1192- WHEREAS the Governor of Punjab is satisfied after due enquiry that the regulation, restrictions and prohibitions hereinafter contained are necessary for the purpose of giving effect to the provision of the Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900, the
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Governor of Punjab, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 4 of the said Act, and all other powers enabling him in this belief, in supersession of Punjab Government notification no. 7322-Ft-57-A/39, and 7722-Ft-57/39, dated 8th January,1958, is
Hereby pleased to prohibit the following acts for a period of 20 years with effect from the date of notification in the area specified in the schedule annexed to this notification, the said area forming the area specified in the schedule annexed to Punjab Government Notification No. 1040-Ft (VI)-64/1192, dated 6th March, 1964.
I. The Cutting or removal of mango, shisham, chil, sal, kikar and khair trees or extraction or removal of resin from chil trees for sale and trade sale for domestic or agricultural purpose, provided that the owners or purchasers of the trees may cut, after first obtaining a permit to do so from the Divisional Forest Officer concerned Forest Division. Such permit will prescribe such conditions and preservation of said areas. II. Notwithstanding anything contained in clause I, the felling of mango trees even to bona fide domestic and agricultural purposes will require prior written permission of the Local Forest Range Officer.
SCHEDULE
District Tehsil Description Remarks Hoshiarpur Una Whole of the area of tehsil Una Hoshiarpur Garhshankar Whole of the area of Mahilpur, Saroya and Balachaur Development block lying on the east of Ropar-Garhshankar-Hoshiarpur Road. Hoshiarpur Dasuya Whole of the area of Hajipur and Dasuya Development Blocks lying on the east of Hoshiarpur-Dasuya-Hajipur Road. Hoshiarpur Hoshiarpur Whole of the area of Bhunga, Hoshiarpur east and Hoshiarpur west Development Blocks lying on the east of Ropar- Garhshankar-Hoshiarpur-Dasuya-Hajipur Road.
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PLPA-1900
No. 1798-D-51/1548- WHEREAS it appears to the Governor of Punjab that the area specified in the schedule hereinto annexed is either subject to erosion by the removal or displacement of earth, soil, stones, or other materials by the action of wind or water, or its likely to become subject to erosion and that it is desirable to provide for the conservation of sub-soil, and prevention of erosion in the said area.
NOW, therefore, the Governor of the Punjab is pleased in exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900, as subsequently amended, to make direction accordingly:-
SCHEDULE
District Tehsil Description Area in acres Hoshiarpur Garhshankar Tract covering part of tehsil land between 83,482 Katardhar villages and Hoshiarpur- Garhshankar-Baud-All Sher Road. Hoshiarpur Hoshiarpur Tract covering part of tehsil land between 56,561 Katardhar villages and Dasuya-Hoshiarpur- Garhshankar Road. Hoshiarpur Dasuya Tract covering part of tehsil land between 37,407 Katardhar villages and Hajipur-Dasuya- Hoshiarpur Road. Hoshiarpur Una Tract covering whole area of the tehsil. 236,603 Total 414,053 Note. The areas lying within the aforesaid tracts, to which section 3 of the said Act has already been applied, have been excluded from the above schedule.
No. 1798-D-51/1549- WHEREAS the Governor of Punjab is satisfied after due enquiry that the regulation, restrictions and prohibitions hereinafter contained are necessary for the purpose of giving effect to the provision of the Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900, the Governor of Punjab, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 4 of the said Act is hereby pleased to prohibit the following acts for a period of 20 years with effect from the date of this notification, the said area forming part of tehsils Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur and Dasuya and
Dasuya Management plan-2017-2027 276 whole of tehsil Una of the Hoshiarpur district specified in the schedule annexed to Punjab Government notification No. 1798-D-51/1548, dated the 9th April 1951.
The admission, herding, pasturing or retention of goats and camels for trade and breeding purposes, provided that in cases where sickness necessitates the keeping of goats of milk and camels required for transport of bona-fide domestic requirements the Divisional Forest Officer, Hoshiarpur Forest Division, may issue a permit at his discretion for the retention of a limited number of stall-fed goats, camels or both to be specified for a specified period.
SCHEDULE
District Tehsil Description Area in acres Hoshiarpur Garhshankar Tract covering part of tehsil land between 83,482 Katardhar villages and Hoshiarpur- Garhshankar-Baud-All Sher Road. Hoshiarpur Hoshiarpur Tract covering part of tehsil land between 56,561 Katardhar villages and Dasuya-Hoshiarpur- Garhshankar Road. Hoshiarpur Dasuya Tract covering part of tehsil land between 37,407 Katardhar villages and Hajipur-Dasuya- Hoshiarpur Road. Hoshiarpur Una Tract covering whole area of the tehsil. 236,603 Total 414,053 Note. The areas lying within the aforesaid tracts, to which the restrictions and prohibitions under section 4 of the said Act have already been applied, have been excluded from the above schedule.
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ANNEXURE-VI GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT (FORESTS BRANCH)
NOTIFICATION
No. 39(24)Ft.III-90/14685 Chandigarh dated: 4.7.1990
Whereas in exercise of the powers conferred by section 4 of the Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900 the Governor of Punjab was pleased to order that the regulation restriction and prohibitions mentioned in the Punjab Government Notification No. 4868-Ft.IV-60/4939 dated the 9th July, 1960, in respect of the areas which are comprised within the limits of the areas notified under section 3 of the Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900 by the Punjab Government notification No. 4868-Ft.IV-60/4938, dated the 9th July, 1960 and mentioned in the schedule appended thereto, shall remain enforced for a period of 15 years in the first instance, with effect from 9.7.1960 and in the second instance the notification was extended for a period of 15 years vide Punjab Government Notification No. 1784-Ft.III- 75/1817, with effect from 10.7.1975. And, whereas the President of India is satisfied after due enquiry that the regulation, restrictions and prohibitions contained in the aforesaid orders are necessary for a further period of 15 years for the purpose of giving affect to the provisions of the said Act. Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 4 of the said Act and all other powers enabling him in this behalf the President of India is pleased to regulate, restrict or prohibit by this order the matter mentioned in the notification of Government aforesaid, for a further period of 15 years with effect from 9th July, 1990. Sd/- (A.S. Pooni) Secretary to Government Punjab, Department of Agriculture and Forests.
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FOREST DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION
Chandigarh, Dated the 10 July, 1975
No, 1784-Ft-III-75/17817, Whereas in exercise of the powers conferred by section 4 of the Punjab Land preservation Act, 1900, the Government of Punjab was pleased to order that the regulations restrictions and prohibitions mentioned in the Punjab Government Notification No. 4868-Ft-IV-60/4939, dated the 9th July, 1960, in respect of the areas, which are comprised within the limits of the area notified under section 3 of the Punjab Land preservation Act, 1900 by Punjab Government Notification No. 4868-Ft-IV-60/4938 dated the 9th July, 1960 and mentioned in the schedule appended thereto, shall remain enforced for a period of 15 year in the first instance, with affect from 9.7.1960. And, whereas the Government of Punjab is satisfied after due enquiry that the regulation restrictors and prohibitions contained in the aforesaid orders are necessary for a further period of 15 years for the purpose of given effect to the provision of the said Act. Now, therefore in exercise of be powers conferred by section 4 of the said Act and all others powers ending him in this behalf the Government of Punjab is pleased to regulated restrict or prohibit by this order the matter intoned in the notification of Government afforested for a further period of 15 years with effect from 9th July 1975 PARAMJIT SINGH Secretary to Government, Punjab, Forest Department. No. 1784-Ft-III-75/17818, Chandigarh Dated the 10 th July 1975 A copy with spare copy of the notification is forwarded to the controller of Printing and stationery, Punjab, Chandigarh, for Publication of the notification many please be supplied in due course to the deputy commissioner, Gurdaspur, direct. Sd/- Under Secretary Development, II No. 1784-Ft-III-75/17818, Chandigarh Dated the 10th July 1975. A copy with a copy of the notification is forwarded for information to the:- 1 . Commissioner, Jalandhar Division, Jalandhar. 2 . Chief Conservator of Forests, Punjab, Chandigarh, with reference to his memo No. 647 dated 16.06.1975. 3 . Deputy Commissioner, Gurdaspur, 11 copies of the notification will be supplied to him in due course by the Controller, Printing and stationery, Punjab. 4 . Conservator of Forests, Bist circle, Jalandhar, 5 . Divisional Forest officer, Gurdaspur Forest Division at pathankot.
Sd/- Under Secretary Development, III
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Annexure –VII Government of Punjab Department of Forests & Wildlife Preservation (Forest Branch) NOTIFICATION
No.39/298/2005/Ft-3/10591 Chandigarh, dated the : 30/08/05
Whereas in exercise of the powers conferred by section 4 of the Punjab Land Preservation Act. 1900 the Governor of Punjab was pleased to order that the regulation, restrictions and prohibitions mentioned In the Punjab Government Notification No. 4868-Ft-IV-60/4339, dated 9th July, 1960, In respect of the areas, which are comprised with in the limits of the areas notified under section 3 of the Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900 by the Punjab Government Notification No. 4868-Ft-IV60/4938, dated 9th July, 1960 and mentioned in the schedule appended thereto, shall remain enforced for a period of 15 years in the firest Instance, with effect from 9.7.1960 and in the second instance the Notification was extended for a period of the 15 years vide Punjab Government Notification No. 1784-Ft-III- 75/17817 with effect from 10.7.1975 and In third Instance the notification was extended for a period of 15 years vide Punjab Government Notification No. 39(24)- Ft-III-90/14685 dated 4.7.1990. And whereas the President of India is satisfied after the enquiry that the regulations, restrictions and prohiitions contained in the aforesaid orders are necessary for a further period of 30 years for the purpose of giving effect to the provisions of the said Act. Now, therefore, in ecercise of the powers conferred by swction 4 of the said Act and all other powers enabiling him in this behalf the Presidnt of India is pleased to regulate, restrict or prohibit by this orders the matters mentioned in the notification of Government aforesaid, for a further period 30 years with effect from 9th July, 2005. D.S. Jaspal Chandigarh, dated Financial Commissioner & Secretary to 16th of August 2005 Govt. of Punjab, Department of Forests.
Endst No. 39/298/2005/Ft-3/ Chandigarh, dated the :
A copy with a spare copy of the notification is forwarded to the Controller, Printing & Stationery, Punjab, Chandigarh for Publication of the same in the official gazette. 50 copies of the printed notification may be supplied to this department. Additional Secretary to Govt. Punjab, Department of Forests &Wild Life Preservation Endst No. 39/298/2005/Ft-3/10593 Chandigarh dated the: 30/8/05
A copy is forwarded to the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Punjab, Chandigarh w.r.t. his letter No. 2312, dated 4.7.2005 for information.
Additional Secretary to Govt. Punjab, Department of Forests &Wild Life Preservation
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Annexure- VIII
No. 10197-10219 Dated 20-9-94.
From: P.C.C.F.Punjab. To, 1) All C.Fs. 2)All D.F.Os Sub:-Felling of Mango trees from private areas. **** It has been observed that the number of mango trees in kandi area is decreasing rapidly due to excessive felling. The price of Mango wood has gone up and the owners try to get permission for felling of mango trees on one pretext or the other. It has therefore been decided that only those mango trees shall be marked for felling which have become completely dead & dry. A certificate to this effect will be recorded by the Deputy Divisional Forest Officer before issue of permit. These instructions should be strictly followed.
Sd/- Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Punjab, Chandigarh.
Endst. No. 10220 Dated: 20-9-1994. Copy is forwarded to the Managing Director, Punjab State Forest Development Corporation for information and necessary action.
Sd/- Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Punjab, Chandigarh.
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Annexure-IX PETITIONER:
T.N. GODAVARMAN THIRUMULKPAD
Vs.
RESPONDENT:
UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
DATE OF JUDGMENT: 12/12/1996
BENCH:
J.S. VERMA, B.N. KIRPAL
ACT:
HEADNOTE:
JUDGMENT:
(With W.P.(Civil) No. 171/96)
O R D E R
In view of thegreat significance of the pointsinvolved in these matters, relating to the protection andconservation of the forests throughout the country, it wasconsidered necessary that the Central Government as well asthe Governments of all the States are heard. Accordingly,notice w as issued to all of them. We have heard the learnedAttorney General for the Union of India, learned counselappearing for the States and the parties/applicants and, inaddition, thelearnedAmicus Curiae, ShriH.N. Salve,assisted by Sarvashri U. U. Lalit, Mahender Das and P.K.Manohar. After hearing all the learned counsel, whohaverendered very able assistanceto the court, we have formedthe opinion that the mattersrequire a further indepthhearing to examine all the aspects relating to the NationalForestPolicy. For this purpose, several points whichemerged duringthe course of the hearing require furtherstudy by the learned counsel and, therefore, we defer thecontinuation ofthis hearing for some time to enable thelearned counsel to further study these points. However, we are of the opinion that certain interimdirections arenecessary at this stage in respect of someaspects. We have heard the learned Attorney General and theother learned counsel on these
Dasuya Management plan-2017-2027 282 aspects.It has emerged at the hearing, thatthere is amisconception in certain quarters about the true scope ofthe Forest Conservation Act, 1980 (for short the `Act') andthe meaning of the word "forest" used therein. There is alsoa resulting misconception about the need of prior approvalof theCentral Government, as required by Section 2 of theAct, in respect of certain activities in the forest areawhich are more often of a commercial nature. It is necessaryto clarify that position.
The Forest Conservation Act, 1980 was enacted with aview to check further deforestation which ultimately resultsin ecological imbalance; and therefore, the provisions madetherein for the conservation of forests and fore mattersconnected therewith, must apply to all forests irrespectiveof the nature of ownership or classification thereof. Theword "forest: must be understood according to its dictionarymeaning. This description cover all statutorily recognisedforests, whether designated as reserved, protected orotherwise for the purpose of Section 2(i) of the ForestConservation Act. The term "forest land", occurring in Section 2, will not only include "forest" as understood in the dictionarysense, but also any area recorded as forest in the Government record irrespective of the ownership. Thisis howit has to be understood for the purpose of Section 2of the Act.The provisions enacted in the ForestConservation Act, 1980 for the conservation of forests andthe matters connected therewith must apply clearly to allforests so understoodirrespective of the ownership orclassification thereof. This aspect has been made abundantlyclear in the decisions of this Court in Ambica Quarry Worksand ors. versus State of Gujarat and ors. (1987 (1) SCC213), Rura' Litigation and Entitlement Kendra versus Stateof U.P. (1989 Suppl. (1) SCC 504), and recently in the orderdated 29th November, 1996 in W.P.(C) No.749/95 (SupremeCourt Monitoring Committee vs. Mussorie Dehradun DevelopmentAuthority and ors.). The earlier decision of this Court inState of Bihar Vs. BanshiRam Modi and ors. (1985 (3) SCC643) has, therefore, to be understood in the light of thesesubsequent decisions. We consider it necessary to reiteratethis settled position emerging from the decisions of thiscourt to dispel the doubt, if any, in the perception of anyState Government or authority. This has become necessaryalso because of the stand taken on behalf of the State ofRajasthan, even at this late stage, relating to permissionsgranted for mining in such area which is clearly contrary tothe decisions of this court. It is reasonable to assume thatany State Government which has failed to appreciate thecorrect position in
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We further direct as under:-
I. General:
1. In view of the meaning of the word "forest" in the Act,it is obvious that prior approval of the Central Governmentis required for any non-forest activity within the area ofany "forest". In accordance with Section 2 of the Act, allon-going activity within any forest in any State throughoutthe country, without the prior approval ofthe CentralGovernment, must cease forthwith. It is, therefore, clearthat the running of saw mills of any kind including veneeror ply-wood mills, and mining of any mineral are non-forestpurposes and are, therefore, not permissible without priorapproval of the Central Government. Accordingly, any suchactivity is prima facie violation of the provisions of theForest Conservation Act, 1980. Every State Government mustpromptly ensure totalcessation of all such activitiesforthwith.
2. In addition to the above, in the tropical wet ever-green forests of Tirap and Changlang in the State ofArunachal Pradesh, there would be a complete ban on fellingof any kind of trees thereinbecause of their particular significance to maintain ecological balance needed topreserve bio-diversity. All saw mills, veneer mills and ply-wood mills in Tirap and Changlang in Arunachal Pradesh andwithin a distance of 100 Kms. from its border, in Assam,should also be closed immediately. The State Governments ofArunachal Pradesh and Assam must ensure compliance of thisdirection.
3. The felling of trees in all forests is to remainsuspended except in accordance with the Working Plans of theState Governments, as approved by the Central Government. Inthe absence of any Working Plan in any particular State,such as Arunachal Pradesh, where the permit system exists,the felling under the permits can be done only by the ForestDepartment of the State Government or the State ForestCorporation.
4. There shall be acomplete ban on the movement of cuttrees and timber from any of the seven North-Eastern Statesto anyother State of the country either by rail, road orwater-ways. The Indian Railways and the State Governmentsare directed to take all measures necessary to ensure strictcompliance of this direction. This ban will not apply to themovement of certified timber required for defence or
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5. Each State Government should constitute within onemonth an Expert Committee to:
(i) Identify areas which are "forests", irrespective of whether they are so notified, recognised or classified under any law, and irrespective of the ownership of the land of such forest;
(ii) identify areas which were earlier forests but stand degraded, denuded or cleared; and
(iii) identify areas covered by plantation trees belonging to the Government and those belonging to private persons.
6. Each State Government should within two months, file areport regarding:-
(i) the number of saw mills, veneer and plywood millsactually operating within the State, with particulars of their real ownership;
(ii) thelicensed and actual capacity of these mills for stock and sawing;
(iii) their proximity to the nearest forest;
(iv) their source of timber.
7. Each State Government should constitute within onemonth, an Expert Committee to assess :
(i) the sustainable capacity of the forests of the State qua saw mills and timber based industry;
(ii) the number of existing saw mills which can safely be sustained in the State;
(iii) the optimum distance from the forest, qua that State, at which the saw mill should be located.
8. The Expert Committees so constituted should berequested to give its report within one month of beingconstituted.
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9. Each State Government would constitute a Committeecomprising of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests andanother Senior Officer to oversee the compliance ofthisorder and file status reports.
II. FOR THE STATE OF JAMMU & KASHMIR:
1. There will be no felling of trees permitted in any"forest", public or private. This ban will not affectfelling in any private plantations comprising of treesplanted by private persons or the Social Forestry Departmentof theState of Jammu & Kashmir and in such plantations,felling will be strictly in accordance with law.
2. In `forests', the State Governmentmay eitherdepartmentally or through the State Forest Corporationremove fallen trees or fell and remove diseased or drystanding timber, and that only from areas other than thosenotified under the Jammu & Kashmir Wild Life Protection Act,1978 or any other law banning such felling or removal oftrees.
3. For this purpose, the State Government will constitutean Expert Committee comprising of a representative being anIFS Officer posted inthe State of Jammu & Kashmir, arepresentative of the State Government, and two privateexperts of eminence and the Managing Director of the StateForest Corporation (as MemberSecretary) whowill fix thequalitative and quantitative norms for the felling of fallentrees, diseased and dry standing trees. TheState shallensure that the treesso felled and removed by it arestrictly in accordance with these norms.
4. Any felling of trees in forest or otherwise or anyclearance of land forexecution of projects, shall be instrictcompliance with the Jammu& Kashmir ForestConservation Act, 1990 and any other laws applying thereto.However, any trees so felled, and the disposal of such treesshall be done exclusively by the State Forest Corporationand no private agencywill be permitted to deal with thisaspect. This direction will also cover the submerged areasof the THEIN Dam.
5. All timber obtained, as aforesaid or otherwise, shallbe utilised within the State, preferably to meet the timberand fuel wood requirementsof the localpeople, theGovernment and other local institutions.
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6. The movement of trees or timber(sawn or otherwise)from the State shall, for the present, stand suspended,except for the use of DGS & D, Railways and Defence. Anysuch movement for such use will -
a) be effected after due certification,consignment-wise made by the Managing Director of the State Corporation which will include certification that the timber has come from State Forest Corporation sources; and
b) be undertaken by either the Corporation itself, theJammu & Kashmir Forest Department or the receiving agency.
7. The State of Jammu & Kashmir will file, preferablywithin one month from today, a detailed affidavit specifyingthe quantity of timber held by private persons purchasedfrom State Forest CorporationDepots for transport outsidethe State (other than for consumption by the DGS & D,Railways and Defence). Further directions in this regard maybe considered after the affidavit is filed.
8. No saw mill, veneer or plywood mill would be permittedto operate in this State at a distance of less than 8 Kms.from the boundary of any demarcated forest areas. Anyexisting mill falling in this belt should be relocatedforthwith.
III. FOR THE STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AND THE HILL REGIONSOF THE STATES OF UTTAR PRADESH AND WEST BENGAL:
1. There willbe no felling of trees permitted inanyforest, public or private. This ban will not affect fellingin any private plantation comprising of trees planted in anyarea which is not a `forest'; and which has not beenconverted froman earlier "forest". This ban will not applyto permits granted to the right holders for their bonafidepersonal use in Himachal Pradesh.
2. In a `forest', the State Government may eitherdepartmentallyor through the State Forest Corporationremove fallen trees or fell and remove diseased or drystanding timber from areas other than those notified underSection 18 or Section35 of the Wild Life Protection Act,1972 or any other Act banning such felling or removal oftrees.
3. For this purpose, the State Government is to constitutean expert Committee comprising a representative from MOEF, arepresentative of the State Government, two private expertsof eminence and the MD of the State Forest Corporation
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(asMemberSecretary), who will fix the qualitative andquantitative norms for the felling of fallen trees anddiseased and standing timber. The State shall ensure thatthe trees so felled and removed are in accordance with thesenorms.
4. Felling of trees in any forest or any clearance offorest land in execution of projectsshall be in strictconformity withthe Forest Conservation Act,1980 and anyother laws applying thereto. Moreover, any trees so felled,and the disposal of such trees shall be done exclusively bythe State Forest Corporation and no private agency is to beinvolved in any aspect thereof.
IV. FOR THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU:
1. There will be a complete ban on felling of trees in allforest areas'. This will however not apply to:-
(a) trees which have been planted and grown, and are notofspontaneous growth, and
(b) are in areas which were not forests earlier, but were cleared for any reason.
2. The State Government, within four weeks from today, isto constitute a committee for identifying all "forests".
3. Those tribals who are part of the social forestryprogramme in respect of patta lands, other than forests, maycontinue to grow and cut according to the Government Schemeprovided that they grow and cut trees in accordance with thelaw applicable.
4. In so far as the plantations (tea, coffee, cardamometc.) are concerned, it is directed as under:
a) The felling of shade trees in these plantations will be -
i) limited to trees which have been planted, and not those which have grown spontaneously; ii) limited to the species identified in the TANTEA report;
iii) in accordance with the recommendations of (including to the extent recommended by) TANTEA; and
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iv) under the supervision of the statutory committee constituted by the State Government. b) In so far as the fuel trees planted by the plantationsfor fuel wood outside the forest area are concerned, theState Government is directed to obtain within four weeks, areport from TANTEA as was done in the case of Shade trees, and the further action for felling them will be as per thatreport. Meanwhile, eucalyptus and wattle trees in such areamay be felled by them for their own use as permitted by thestatutory committee. c) the State Government isdirected to ascertainandidentify those areas of the plantation which are a "forest"and are not in active use as a plantation. No felling of anytrees is however to be permitted in these areas, and sub-paras (b) and (c) above will not apply to such areas. d) There will be no further expansion of the plantationsin a manner so as toinvolve encroachment upon (by way ofclearing or otherwise) of "forests".
5. As far as the trees already cut, prior to the interimorder of this court dated December 11, 1995 are concerned,the same may be permitted to be removedprovided they werenot so felled from Janmam land. The State Government wouldverify these trees and mark them suitably to ensure thatthis order is duly complied with. For the present, this isbeing permitted as a one time measure.
6. Insofar as felling of any trees in Janmam lands isconcerned (whether in plantations ore otherwise), the ban onfelling will operate subject to any order made in the CivilAppeal Nos. 367 to 375 of 1977 in C.A. Nos. 1344-45 of 1976.After the order is made in those Civil Appeals on the I.As.pending therein, if necessary, this aspect may be re-examined.
7. This order is to operate and to be implemented,notwithstanding any order at variance, made or which may bemade by any Government or any authority, tribunal or court,including the High Court.
The earlier orders made in these matters shall be read,modified wherevernecessary to this extent. This order is tocontinue, until further orders. This order will operate andbe complied with by all concerned, notwithstanding any orderat variance, made or which my be made hereafter, by anyauthority, including the Central or any State Government orany court (including High Court) or Tribunal.
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We also direct that notwithstanding the closure of anysaw mills or other wood-based industry pursuant to thisorder, the workers employed in such units will continue tobe paid their full emoluments due and shall not beretrenched or removed from service for this reason.
We are informed that the Railway authorities are stillusing wooden sleepers for laying tracks. The Ministry ofRailways will file an affidavit giving full particulars inthis regard including the extent of wood consumed by them,the source of supply of wood, and the steps taken by them tofind alternatives to the use of wood.
I.A. Nos. 7,9,10,11,12,13 and 14 in Writ Petition(Civil) No. 202 of 1995 and I.A. Nos. 1,3,4,5,6,7,8 & 10 inWrit Petition (Civil) No. 171 of 1996 are disposed of,accordingly.
List the matter on February 25, 1997 as part-heard forfurther hearing.
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Annexure-X GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTS
NOTIFICATION
The 7th July, 2006
No. G.S.R.34/C.A.16/1927/Ss.41,42,51 and 76/2006:------In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 41, 42, 51 and 76 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927 (Central Act No. 16 of 1927), and all other powers enabling him in this behalf, the Governor of Punjab is pleased to make the following rules for regulating the operation of Saw Mills, Veneer and Plywood Industries in the State of Punjab, namely:- RULES
1. Short title and commencement.- (1) These rules may be called the Punjab Regulation of Saw Mills, Veneer and Plywood Industries Rules, 2006. (2) They shall came into force on and with effect from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. Definitions.-(1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires;- “Act” means the Indian Forest Act, 1927 (Central Act No. 16 of 1927); “Divisional Forest Officer” means the Divisional Forest Officer (Territorial) in the district; “Form” means the Form appended to these rules; “licence” means the licence issued under these rules; “Principal Chief Conservator” means the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Punjab; “Saw Mills, Veneer and Plywood Industries” shall include timber depots, sawmills, veneer, plywood including units without any facility for veneer production, particle board, MDF, block board, paper pulp, rayon and any other unit of cutting or converting timber for manufacturing wood based products; “section” means section of the Act; “State Government” means the Government of the State of Punjab in the Department of Forests; and (2) The words and expressions used in these rules, but not defined, shall have the same meanings as assigned to them in the Act.
Sections 3. Restriction on establishment of Saw Mills, Veneer and Plywood 41 & 76 Industries.- No person shall establish, expand installed capacity or operate any Saw Mills, Veneer, Plywood Industries including the existing unit, unless a licence is obtained by him in accordance with these rules. Section 4. Application for grant of licence.- Any person, seeking a licence 41 under these rules, shall make an application to the Divisional Forest Officer in Form-I. Section 5. Grant of licence.- On receipt of an application under rule 4, the 41 Divisional Forest Officer, shall make such inquiry, as he deems fit and after satisfying himself that such application is in accordance with the guidelines, issued by the State Government from time to time, may grant licence in the Form- II, for a period of ten years or may refuse to grant the licence for the reasons, to be recorded in writing and inform the applicant, accordingly.
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Section 6. Fee for grant of licence.- The person seeking licence, shall pay such 41 fee, as may be specified by the State Government from time to time, by notification in the official gazette. Section 7. Renewal of licence.- (1) Any person who has been granted 41 licence under rules, may apply for renewal of the licence in Form I within a period of six months before the expiry of the period for which licence was granted to him alongwith such fee, as may be specified by the State Government from time to time, by notification in the official gazette. (2) On receipt of an application under sub-rule (1), the Divisional Forest Officer, after satisfying himself that such application is in accordance with the guidelines issued by the State Government from time to time, shall renew the licence within a period of thirty days for the period, for which it was originally granted. (3) In case, the renewal of licence is refused, the Divisional Forest Officer shall provide an opportunity of being heard to the person concerned and record the reasons for refusing such renewal. Section 8. Maintenance of record.- (1) Every licensee shall maintain proper 41 record of the receipt and disposal of timber in Form-III. (2) The licensee shall produce the record for scrutiny and checking of the timber, whenever it is required by the Divisional Forest Officer or any other officer authorised by him. Section 9. Power to search the premises.- The Divisional Forest Officer or any 41 other officer authorised by him, may at any time, enter the premises of licensed saw mills, veneer, plywood industrial unit with a view to ascertain the genuiness of the licence or to check the timber. Section 10. Revocation of licence.- Notwithstanding anything contained 41 in these rules, the Divisional Forest Officer, where he has reasons to believe that a licensee is operating the Saw Mills, Veneer, Plywood Industry in contravention of the provisions of these rules or conditions of the licence or the licensee is indulging in activities prejudicial to the interest of forest conservancy, may after giving the licensee an opportunity of being heard, cancel, suspend or revoke the licence granted under these rules. Section 11. Appeal against the refusal or renewal to grant licence or 41 revocation of licence.- (1) Any person, who has been refused to grant licence under rule 5 or renew licence under rule 7 or whose licence has been revoked under rule 10, may within a period of thirty days from the date of the receipt of information of such refusal or revocation, as the case may be, may apply to the Principal Chief Conservator. (2) On receipt of the appeal filed under sub- rule (1), the Principal Chief Conservator shall decide the same after giving the person concerned an opportunity of being heard.
(3) The decision of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests on such appeal shall be final. Sections 12 Penalty.- Whoever contravenes any of the provisions of these rules, 42 & 51 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term, which may extend to six months or with fine, which may extend to five hundred rupees or with both. Section 13 Saving.- Nothing contained in these rules shall apply to the 41 ordinary operations of domestic carpentry, furniture making units, wooden toy and handicraft making units, charcoal making units and firewood depots, which do not use or have the facility for sawing, converting, cutting and processing round timber.
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FORM – I (See Rule 4)
Photograph of To applicant The Divisional Forest Officer, ………………………………………. ……………………………………….
Sub: Application to establish / renew expand / operate the installed capacity of Saw Mills, Veneer and Plywood industries.
1. Name of the Applicant : ………………………………………………………………… 2. Father’s Name :………………………………………………………………… 3. Address :………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………… 4. Location and address of place where the industry is to be established / expanded / renewal operate. ……………………………………………………………………………………..……………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………...... 5. Title and kind of industry : ………………………………………………………………… (Sawmill / Plywood / Veneer/ other)
6. Whether Machinery and power etc. required for the industry to establish / renew/ expand / operate is available (yes or No).
7. If yes, Power Connection Number:………………………………………………………… 8. Sales tax Number :………………………………………………………………… 9. Proposed installed capacity of the industry: ………………………………………… 10. (i) Species to be used :………………………………………………………………… (ii) Quantity of timber to be used (tones) : …………………………………….. (iii) Source of timer :…………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………. 11. No objection certificate of the District Magistrate: (Number and date) …………………….………………………………………………………………………………… 12. Other details, if any …………………………………………………………………………
Place: Date: ______(Signature of the Applicant)
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FORM – II (See Rule 5) Licence to establish / renew / expand or operate Saw Mills/ Veneer/ Plywood industry.
Licence is hereby granted/ renewed to Shri / M/s Photograph of …………………………………………………………...... S/o applicant ………………………………………………………………… resident of …………………………………...... …………………………………………………………… …… (hereinafter called “licensee”) to establish / renew / expand / operate Saw Mills/ Veneer/ Plywood industry located at (full address) ……………………...... …….. ……………………………………………………………………..……………………………………… ……………..……………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………….. subject to the provisions contained in the Indian Forest Act, 1927 (16 or 1927), as amended from time to time and the rules made thereunder and on the following conditions, namely: -
The licensee shall / renew / expand / operate the Saw Mills/ Veneer/ Plywood industry at (full address)...... ………………………………………...... …………………………………………………………………...... ………… … The licensee shall not alter the location of the Saw Mills, Veneer, Plywood industry without obtaining prior permission in writing of the Divisional Forest Officer concerned. The licensee shall ensure that – the site of the sawmill including the depot / yard for storage of round timber, sawn timber and waste wood is properly fenced / boundary wall erected with proper gates; all the round timber, sawn timber and wood waste is properly stacked according to the instructions that may be issued from time to time by the Divisional Forest Officer;
Dated: ______Signature of the Divisional Forest Officer (Seal)
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FORM – III (See rule 8) Record of receipt and disposal of timber
(i) Record of receipt of timber.
a. Date of receipt.
b. The place from which received.
c. Name and full address of the person from whom received.
d. Species of timber.
e. Number of logs or pieces, size and volume (in cu.m.) or weight (in tonnes).
f. Remarks.
(ii) Record of disposal of timber/manufactured goods.
a) Date of sale
b) Date of removal of timber/manufactured goods from depot.
c) Name and full address of person to whom sold or handed over.
d) Species of timber.
e) Product(s).
f) Number/ size and volume (in cu.m.) or weight (in tonnes), as the case may be.
g) Remarks.
D.S. JASPAL, Financial Commissioner) and Secretary to Government of Punjab, Department of Forests.
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Annexure-XI GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
Department of Forests
NOTIFICATION ON JOINT FOREST MANAGEMENT (JFM)
Notification No. 46/242/99-Ft.III/18759 Dated 18.11.2003
The Government of Punjab issued guidelines for Joint Forest Management (JFM) in forests of Kandi area of Punjab vide resolution No. 46/27/93-FT-III/8284 Dated 14-07-1993. These were subsequently revised in 1995. The Process of JFM has, however, been slow in taking off in the State in spite of the initial efforts made in this regard. After due consideration, the government of Punjab feels that there is a need to issue revised and more comprehensive guidelines for JFM in the State. Therefore in supper- session of earlier JFM guidelines and their subsequent amendments, the following JFM guidelines are now being issued.
1.1 The process of Joint Forest Management (JFM) may be instituted in the entire State. JFM provisions will be applicable on the Reserved, Protected and Un- classed Forests (hereinafter called forests) of Kandi area of Punjab While implementing the JFM Programme following will be kept in view : - a) Local people’s interest and responsiveness prior to starting the programme at any given location. b) Initial emphasis should be on places where good and constructive local leadership is forthcoming and forest dependency is higher
c) The process should provide for local people’s requirements and needs in planning, including some non-forestry developmental initiatives and programmes to be implemented by the Punjab Forest Department.
d) It is intended to adopt a three-pronged strategy to involve local people through Forest Protection Committee (FPCs). Non Government Organizations (NGOs)/Voluntary Agencies (VAS)/Institutions/Religious Bodies etc and farmers.
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e) There shall be regular annual review of the programme by the Forest Department, involving other stakeholders for the lessons learnt, and also to
identify strength and weaknesses so as to amend the rule and regulations to steer the course of events towards a positive direction in the overall interest of forest conservation and local people development.
2. Forest Protection Committee (FPCs) : 2.1 Constitution of Forest Protection Committees
In supersession of earlier instructions, the following guidelines are now being laid for constitution of the Forest Protection Committees: -
2.1.1 After adequate initial exploration and spadework the Forest Range Officer will convene in his jurisdiction a series of general meeting of a hamlet, a village or a cluster of village (hereinafter called “village”), in which all adults of the village should be invited to participate.
2.1.2 During these meetings, the Range Officer (RO) will explain in detail about the spirit and concept of JFM and the proposals of the Government towards the benefits and responsibilities at various levels. The Range Officer can take the assistance of appropriate NGO(s) for mobilization of the local people. After explaining the concept of Joint Forest Management to the villagers and evaluating the responsiveness of the villagers, the Range Officer will take steps to constitute an FPC within the framework of these regulations. The RO shall endeavor to constitute FPC in as many villages as possible. The villagers themselves on their own, may also take initiative in this regard and approach the local office of the Forest Department for formulation of FPCs.
2.1.3 Members of every household living in the Village (with adequate emphasis on households having greater dependence on forests for meeting their daily needs), would have the option of becoming members of the FPC. Any one adult members of a household, who ordinarily reside in the village, could represent the household.
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2.1.4 After due deliberations and constitution of the FPC, a Management Committee (MC) will be constituted including elected representatives from amongst the members of the FPC to run the day –to-day affairs of the FPC.
2.1.5 The concerned Block Forest Officer (Forester) or the Forest Guard shall be the Ex-officio Secretary of the Management Committee (to be nominated by the Range Officer, after consultation with the DFO).
2.1.6 A register of FPC members will be maintained in the village and a decision should also be taken on contribution of a token annual membership fee. Similarly the FPC, through its MC, could also take decision on any other contributions to be made members of the FPC in the overall interest of forest conservancy and village development. A record of time and other resources spent by individual household/members of the FPC in interest of forest conservancy will also be maintained in an appropriate form so that it can help the FPC/MC to decide on the proportionate sharing of benefits. 2.1.7 Village Forest Committees (VFCs) Village Forest Committees and their executive committees already constituted under the framework of Forest Development Agencies (FDAs) shall be deemed to be FPCs/Joint Forest Management Committees (JFMCs) / MCs constituted under this notification and vice-versa and all the provisions applicable to FPCs shall apply to VFCs as well.
2.2 Duties and Responsibilities of the FPCs :
2.2.1 The members of the FPC, individually and collectively will:
(a) Proactively participate and help the local forest officials in protection of assigned forest area against grazing, fires and theft of forest produce and other injurious influences on forest;
(b) Make fellow villagers and their family members aware of the importance of forests and need for such participatory initiatives;
(c) Actively participate in the preparation of Joint Forest Management Plan for assigned forest/area;
(d) Cooperate with the Forest Officers in carrying out forestry and development works in accordance with the approved Joint Forest Management Plan.
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2.2.2 A general body meeting of the FPC shall be held with at least quarterly periodicity to review the functioning of the FPC, the Management Committee and activities being carried out under Joint Forest Management Plan (JFMP). The Member-Secretary of the Management Committee will convene such meetings at a time and place convenient to the people in general and help maintain the records of the MC/FPC.
2.2.3 The FPC will discharge the above stated duties in the manner and procedure stated below: a) In the event of any forest offence like illicit felling grazing encroachment etc. the concerned local forest official shall take action in accordance with the provisions laid down in Indian Forest Act, 1927 or Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900 and other relevant laws, as the case be. Members of the FPC will actively assist the Forest Guard in the above-mentioned process especially in the detection of the offence. b) Thereafter offences shall be dealt as per procedure laid down by Punjab Forest Department. c) The members of FPCs/MC will institutionalize arrangements for preventive patrolling and guarding of the forest against theft and fire other injurious influences. d) In the event of any fire, not only will be FPC members bring it to the notice of the Forest Guard, Forester or Range Officer but they are expected to take initiative in actively helping in controlling the same.
2.3 Constitution of the Management Committee (MC) :
2.3.1 In order to carry out an approved Joint Forest Management Plan within the scope of these rules as well as to mobilize people for forest protection, every FPC shall have a Management Committee (MC); FPC may constitute new MC in consultation with DFO if the performance of existing MC is not up to the satisfaction of FPC.
2.3.2 (i) The composition of the Management Committee shall be as follows:
(a) Sarpanch of the concerned Gram Panchayat: Member
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(b) Six to nine elected representatives from the FPC: Members
(c) Representative of Panchayat Department (in case of Panchayat Forests) : Member
(d) Concerned Forester or Forest Guard : Member Secretary
(ii) The Committee will elect its own Chairperson/Deputy Chairperson. Either the Chairperson or the Deputy Chairperson shall be a woman.
(iii) Depending upon the size and number of the households in a village, number of elected representatives in a MC shall be between Six to Nine. (iv) The Range Officer shall act as returning officer for election of the members and office bearers of the MC. Not less than one third of elected representatives shall be women. Also, amongst the elected members of the MC, at least two members should be from Scheduled Caste or the landless or the marginal families and two members from among the landowners of the village. No habitual forest offender will have the right to be elected to, or remain the member of the MC. The matter of disqualification of a habitual forest offender will be decided by the DFO. (v) The Sarpanch will help in maintaining liaison of MC and FPC with the Panchayat.
(vi) Half the total number of members of the Management Committee shall constitute the quorum for the meeting of the MC.
(vii) One of the elected members of the MC will be elected to function as its Treasurer. Joint signature of the Chairperson and the Member-Secretary shall operate any bank account of the FPC. The treasurer will maintain account of all the transactions.
2.4. Duties and Responsibility of the Management Committee :
2.4.1 The Management Committee will meet at least once in a month. 2.4.2 The Member – Secretary shall be responsible for convening the meetings and maintaining the record of proceedings. He shall promptly send a copy of the proceedings to the Range Officer to keep him informed and also to obtain necessary guidance from him. The Range Officer shall also forward a copy of the proceedings to the DFO.
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2.4.3 The Conservator of Forest/ Divisional Forest Officer or the Range Officer may give directions from time to time for smooth and proper functioning of the committee and, depending on the nature of the issue under consideration, such direction will either be of advisory or binding in nature. Binding directions are to be given only in case the trend of the FPC activities reveals non-observance of forest laws or sound principles of forest conservation. 2.4.4 Since the MC will be a representative body of the FPC, other duties and responsibilities of MC remain the same as for the FPC mentioned earlier. The MC will ensure that all its obligations as well as obligations of the FPC are properly honoured.
2.4.5 Apart from concerned Range Officer; any other senior forest officer may also attend the Management Committee or FPC meetings in order to facilitate discussion and tender advice. The forest department may involve other government officials, consultants, nongovernmental organization, academicians etc. In such discussions it is likely to help in promoting the cause of forest conservancy and the welfare of the local people. None of such participants however will have any voting rights in the meetings.
2.5 Approval by the Divisional Forest Officer : 2.5.1 upon receipt of the proposal from the Range Forest Officer regarding the constitution of the FPC and MC, the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), after considering the same, should accord recognition to it. Only such recognized institutions are entitled to operate under these rules.
2.5.2 The benefits of this notification shall also accrue top Forest Committees, which are already constituted, and functioning provided they agree to abide by the terms and conditions of this notification.
3. Involvement of Voluntary Agencies (VAs) :
Reputed voluntary agencies such as NGOs, institutions, religious bodies etc, may be involved in afforestation and ancillary works in areas, which are neither taken up nor intended to be taken up by any FPC/VFC. The areas covered under the Punjab Apportionment of trees Rules, 2000 and in respect of which the concerned farmer has already signed an agreement under these rules, will also not be available to the voluntary agencies.
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3.1 There must be a written agreement between the NGO and the local Forest Deptt. for involvement of NGO in Forestry works in a particulars area. Whenever, an industrial House or an outside agency is supporting the NGO, there must be a tripartite agreement between NGO, local forest department and the industrial House or outside agency.
3.2 The agreement must have the commitment of the industrial house to bear the cost of the scheme of the NGO to faithfully implement the scheme under the supervision and direction of the Forest Department.
3.3 The industrial house and the NGO will not claim any right whatsoever over the forest land or the produce anytime thereafter.
3.4 The rights of local people, if any over the forest land will not be affected by this agreement.
3.5 The agreement will be for a period of say 5 to 7 years during which the area is likely to be tackled including maintenance.
3.6 These scheme should be prepared in such a way so that naturally occurring species should be given priority in the rehabilitation and plantation programme.
3.7 Only such forest lands that are less than 0.4 density and that cannot be regenerated with natural regeneration should be taken up under this scheme.
3.8 Any usufruct sharing with NGO’s will be subject to the approval of the Govt. of India.
4. Involvement of Farmers : Involvement of farmers shall be governed by the rules and procedures as laid down under the Punjab Apportionment of Trees Rules, 2000 the areas along roads and adjoining farmers fields in respect of which an agreement has already been signed between the farmer and the Forest Department. These areas may however, be taken up by the JFMC/VFC/FPC/VA for afforestation and ancillary works subject to a tripartite, agreement between the farmers, the Forest Department and the FPC/VA as per mutually agreed terms and conditions.
5. Joint Forest Management Plan (Microplan) : 5.1 The Forest areas to be managed jointly by the department and FPC’s will be decided by the territorial DFO in consultation with the FPCs. These forest areas
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need not be coterminous with the revenue village i.e. forest areas in a particular revenue village may be managed under JFM by an FPC of another neighboring village also. A Joint Forest Management Plan (JFMP) will be prepared for the area using tools like Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA). During this process the FPC will be actively involved through the meeting of its General Body Prior to starting such exercises the Range Officer should collect available information (and also prepare maps) on the forest types, the species occurring in the forest, legal status of forest, in the area and extent of forest under each category, history of the forest, the land use of the non forest land in the area, important information on the concerned micro-watershed, population and other socioeconomic data of the villages in the vicinity of the forest. A copy of the JFMP proposal should be sent by the Range Officer to the DFO so that, if necessary, he may tender his advise. FPCs should also take up the Panchayat Forest Area in consultation, and with concurrence of the village Panchayat. This arrangement will benefit both the Panchayat and the members of the FPC, as improved protection is likely to enhance the quality and quantity of the forest produce available from the Panchayat forest areas. In case of Panchayat forest areas the Forest Department will act as facilitator to evolve a workable institutional arrangements between the Panchayat and the Forest Protection Committee as per these guidelines. No such arrangement is, however, possible for the Panchayat Forest areas without wholehearted and constructive support from the Rural Developments and Panchayat Department. The Rural Development and Panchayat Department shall, therefore, provide full and constructive support in facilitating such an arrangement for the protection and management of Panchayat Forests. The sharing of benefits between the Panchayat and the FPC can be on the same lines as the sharing of benefits between the FPC and the Government in case of the Protected/Reserved/un-classed Forest under these guidelines. If, after gaining initial experience in a village, the villagers wish to extend similar arrangements to forest areas which are common private holdings of a number of families of the village, they could decide to do so provided all the landholders and other local stakeholders come to a mutual agreement in this regard. The local forest officials can help in facilitating such arrangements if the landowners and other village stakeholders collectively decide so.
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5.2 During preparation of the JFMP, specific attention should be paid to identification and participation of those stakeholders who are the most forest dependent and the poorest. The plan should also specifically address the issue of involving the women and taking care of their forest based and other developmental needs.
5.3 The Forest Department may also try to organize or support the existing self- help groups of villagers in the area, especially those of women and impart training to them for suitable income generating/ value addition activities and also facilitate process of obtaining loans/ grants by such groups through banks, NGOs etc.
5.4 In order to promote women’s participation, the Forest Department may also consider engaging women facilitators and NGOs to facilitate adequate gender balance in community mobilization.
5.5 The overall implementation of the Joint Forest Management Plan and its supervision will be the responsibility of the Range Officer with the active assistance and participation of the FPC.
5.6 Soil and water conservation measures man also be incorporated as part of the Joint Forest Management Plan.
5.7 It shall also be the responsibility of the FPC/ Management Committee/VA/ Farmers to chalk out and implement an action plan assigning duties and responsibilities to ensure protection of the forest under its charge from theft, biotic interference, fire and other injurious influences and also to implement other measures involving paid labour and even unpaid inputs. In case of wage employment the members of the FPC shall have the first preference. The DFO shall have the discretion of getting works, which are otherwise conventionally executed under the direct supervision of the Forest Deptt. staff at the approved schedule rate, executed through MC/FPC by passing earmarked resources to MC after formally signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the MC in this regard. In all such cases, if the FPC can save some money within the limits of the government approved scheduled rates for such jobs, by contributing voluntary labour or otherwise, the expenses saved would be credited to the FPC account. The MC will maintain and present for inspection appropriate record in all such cases. Such pooled money could also, in the long run, attract matching grants/loans for the village from Government, Banks, Non Governmental
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Organizations (NGOs), or other funding agencies. The FPC will decide the use of the money pooled in the MC account. Such money can be very useful for maintaining the works done under various Government Schemes/ projects implemented in the area, especially after the Government Agency withdraws from the area. Minimum 50% amount shall be spent on forestry development projects. The Forest Department may help identify possibilities of grants/ loans for the FPC in order to help in sustainability and strengthening of these institutions. Wherever feasible, the Joint Forest Management Plan shall also explore the possibility of “Sharamdan”(unpaid labour contribution) from the FPC members.
6. Selection of areas for afforestation : The areas to be selected for a joint Forest Management under this Notification may preferably be those with less than 40% crown density. The first priority in respect of forest areas along roads shall be that of the farmers along whose fields the strip forest falls.
7. Funding the JFM plan : The Government will bear the expenditure to be incurred for implementing the Joint Forest Management Plan. Wherever a provision has been made as a part of the approved estimates, these expenditures shall be borne by National Afforestation & Eco-Development Board (NAEB)/State Govt./Central Govt. For this purpose the government may also take steps to tie up with appropriate national and international funding agencies.
The voluntary Agencies / NGOs will arrange their own resources such as from Industrial Houses, Grants-in aids etc.
8. Benefit sharing
8.1 The FPC will be entitled to the usufruct and Non Wood Forest Produce (NWFP) rights in the area, only if it properly discharges all its duties and responsibilities under these rules. It shall be within the competence of the FPC acting through its Management Committee, to assign the shares of the usufruct and other NWFP and other benefits among its members. It shall be in order to grant fewer shares or no share to any member if he has not discharged the duties and responsibilities assigned to him. Similarly the FPC could decide to give more
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benefits to a family or persons if they have spent more time and efforts for the protection of the forest. For the purpose of such benefits each household is treated as one member. In case of areas covered under the Punjab Apportionment of Tree Rules 2000, the benefit sharing between FPC and farmers shall be as per the mutually agreed terms and conditions.
8.2 All conflicts and issues in respect of usufruct or other benefit sharing between individual members of the FPC or between members and non-members of the FPC shall be resolved by the Management Committee in the participatory manner. The Forest Department may aid and facilitate them in this process.
8.3 In case of compounding of an offence as per existing legal provisions, the Divisional Forest Officer can decided to pass the “price” charged for a forest produce to the MC if he is satisfied that the FPC is performing its obligations well and members of the FPC have made significant contribution in apprehending the culprits in a given case.
8.4 In case of protected/reserve or un-classed forest where the system of auctioning grass, fruit, palm leaves etc. to private contractors has been in operations, the FPCs will be given the lease of grass free of cost as the poorest households mostly use these materials. The FPC after meeting the requirements of its members either free or at a cost fixed by it, can sell the same. The removal of NWFP would be done under the supervision of the Department. The revenue from the sale of NWFP will be deposited in the account of FPC and used for forest conservation or common welfare schemes of its members (minimum 50% for forest conservation).
8.5 In case where the Forest Department or other Govt. agencies assist a FPC to get irrigation water either by constructing a dam or installing/renovating a kool system, the initial financial investments shall be made by the Forest Department or the other agency. FPC members should however invariably contribute some voluntary labour for digging of the pipelines etc.
8.6 In case of commercial NWFP produce like “bhabbar” or “baggar” (Eulaliopsis binata), the FPCs will be given the lease of such produce free of cost. The FPC shall invest at least 50% of its income of such produce back into the joint management area for conservation, protection and regeneration of the forest
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area. Balance 50% will be used for other developmental and welfare activities for the common benefit of its members. However, the local requirement of users of such produce from amongst the members of the FPC will be first satisfied by the FPC before offering any produce for sale to any other agency or for any other purpose. This sale to any other agency will be made only after collection of the produce from forest area. In lieu of the lease, the FPC and the individual members will be expected to take all necessary measures for the protection of the forest and for enhancing the production of the forest produce from such areas.
8.7 In case of produce like timber, bamboo, khair etc. 25% of the revenue obtained by the Punjab Forest Department from auctions/ transfer of lots to Punjab State Forest Development Corporation Ltd. shall be retained by the forest department and given to the FPC as its share in lieu of protection/ assistance in management of assigned forest area. The FPC will invest at least 50% of its share of the income back into the Joint Management area for increasing its productivity. The remaining 50% of share received by the FPC could be used in an appropriate manner for other welfare activity of the FPC members or direct distribution of appropriate share among its members.
9 Other issues :
9.1 The Forest Department will identify suitable entry point/development activities to establish a close and constructive rapport with the village communities. The entry point activities/developmental activities will include suitable location specific non-forestry developmental or welfare activities for the benefit of the local community.
9.2 The working of the MC/FPC will be reviewed at least once a year by the DFO. In case the FPC or the MC fails to perform, the duties and responsibilities envisaged under this resolution, the DFO incharge of the area will be competent to de-recognize the FPC and in such case the FPC or the MC will loose all their rights and shares in respect of forest areas assigned to them. However the MC can appeal to the Conservator of Forests against the orders of DFO and Conservator of Forests may after due consideration pass appropriate orders on
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such appeal. The orders/decision of the Conservator of Forests will be treated final.
9.3 It is clearly being realized that initiating and consolidating the JFM process will call for radical change in mindset at all levels of hierarchy within the Government setup. This also calls for a change in the way business of the State has been conducted in the traditional mode. It was also require considerable devotion, efforts and time on the part of Forests personnel and as the process of JFM cannot be rushed through, all efforts will be made to provide necessary support and staff to the State Forest Department so that Forest personnel can spend adequate time in motivating, training and interacting with the local communities.
9.4 The FPCs and MCs will essentially function as apolitical bodies in the over all interest of forest conservancy and community welfare especially the welfare of the disadvantage and forest dependent groups.
9.5 JFM requires radically redefining the relationship between Forest Department and local communities. To bring in the attitudinal changes required for JFM and to enhance skills of the Forest Department Staff, there will be need to organize frequent trainings, workshops, field visits to other states etc. The Govt. may provide adequate support for this by providing provision for such trainings and strengthening the training infrastructure within the Forest Department as well as through tie-ups with other suitable agencies. Simultaneously, awareness training for villagers is also equally important so as to educate them about the need for forest conservancy and attitudinal change to regard Government property as their own.
9.6 Wherever FPCs are assigned certain forest areas for protection/management, the current state of forest will be recorded in a participatory manner as a benchmark for future comparison of changes taking place in the area.
9.7 Special care will also be taken to regularly document and record the process of change under JFM: in terms of health of forest, the attitudinal changes of the staff and the community, the problems faced and how they were or are being resolved, the enhancement in skills, confidence and capacities of the people and staff, the lesson learnt through the process and so on. The research and extension wings of the forest department would be strengthened to support the JFM process in the state.
9.8 While it is being envisaged that benefits to local FPCs may be granted from Protected Forests/ Reserve Forests areas or Panchayat forest areas, the FPCs are also expected
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to help and support the forest department staff in protection and management of other categories of forest areas closed under Land Preservation Act, 1900 (LPA). As the process of JFM takes off, the Government may also regularly review, rationalize and reform the regulation under Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900 and update them with the changing times and circumstances.
9.9 The Government may award appreciation letters and prizes to the officials and the FPCs which do outstanding work for promotion and success of JFM.
9.10 The Joint Forest Management Programmes will ordinarily be done after a period of two years by Government. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct earlier reviews if the circumstances so warrant.
10. Orders :
The orders issued from time to time by the Government of India through directions/instructions or other forms of correspondence regarding matters related to Joint Forest Management shall be deemed to be a part of this notification.
Sd/- (P. Ram) Secretary to Govt. Punjab Deptt.of Forests & Wildlife Preservation Dated 17-11-2003
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