Highlights of ODISHA FORESTRY SECTOR 2016

Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Odisha Aranya Bhawan, Chandrasekharpur Bhubaneswar - 751 023

eûRý iPòaûkd bêaù^gße 183 - 16.03.2016

^aú^ _ ^ûdK cêLýcªú, IWÿògû

aû©ðû

Rwfe MêeêZß Z[û _âûKéZòK i«êk^ C_ùe Gjûe _âbûa @û\ò aòhdùe icÉuê iùPZ^ Keòaû _ûAñ iûeû aògßùe _âùZýK ahð cûyð 21 ZûeòL \ò^UòKê ‘aògß a^ \òai’ eìù_ _ûk^ Keû~ûA[ûGö Gjò \ò^ _é[ôaúe iaê @*kùe \ò^ I eûZòe @a]ô icû^ ùjûA[ôaû ùjZê GjûKê Mâúhà @d^û« \òai Kêjû~ûGö Gahðe aògß a^ \òaie aòhd aÉê ùjCQò- “Rwf I Rk”ö cû^a icûRe Pûjò\û @^ê~ûdú aògê¡ aûdê, Rk Gaõ aûiMéj ù~ûMûAaûùe Rwf _ì‰ð cûZâûùe ijûdK ùjûA[ûGö @û]ê^òK ~êMùe R^iõLýû aé¡ò ùjZê RwfRûZ \âaý Gaõ Rwf C_ùe @]ôK Pû_ iéÁò ùjCQòö G[ô_ûAñ Rwf \îZ @alde i¹êLú^ ùjCQòö @ûc eûRýùe R^ijù~ûMùe Rwf @*ke iê_eòPûk^û Gaõ aòbò^Ü a^úKeY Kû~ðýKâc ù~ûMê 2013 ciòjû Zêk^ûùe 2015 ahðùe eûRýùe Rwf @ûzû\òZ @*k 7 aMð KòùfûcòUe aé¡ò _ûAQòö Gjò _eòù_âlúùe Rwf iêelû I Zûe iõelY C_ùe cêñ icÉue ijù~ûM Kûc^û KeêQòö

(^aú^ _ ^ûdK)

\ìebûh : 0674-2531100 (Kû~ðýûkd), 0674-2591099 (aûiba^), `ûKè : 0674-2535100 (Kû~ðýûkd) A-ùcfþ: [email protected], twitter id : twitter.com/CMO_Odisha

aòKâc ùKgeú @ûeêL cªú Rwf I _eòùag, iõi\úd aýû_ûe IWÿògû

aû©ðû

cûyð 21 ZûeòL \ò^UòKê ‘aògß a^ \òai’ Gaõ ‘@û«RðûZúd a^ \òai’ eìù_ _ûk^ Keû~ûGö Rwf ùR÷÷a aòaò]Zûe M«ûNe ùjûA[ôaûeê _é[ôaú _éÂùe cû^a icûR ZòÂò ejòaû _ûAñ Gjûe @ûagýKZû GKû« @_eòjû~ðýö cé©òKû iõelY, bìZk RkÉe aRûd eLòaû ijòZ aûdêcŠkeê lZòKûeK aû¿ ùgûhòù^aû, _âûKéZòK \êaðò_ûKe _âùKû_ jâûiKeòaû, Rkaûdê _eòa©ð^ R^òZ i¸ûaý aò_~ðýdKê GWÿûAaû bkò @ù^K MêeêZß_ì‰ð bìcòKû Rwf ^òbûA[ûGö Gjò @aieùe, Rwf iµ\ Z[û a^ý_âûYúu iêelû I _eòPûk^û _ûAñ C¡òÁ ieKûeue aòbò^Ü a^úKeY I aélùeû_Y ù~ûR^ûMêWòKe i`k Kû~ðýKûeòZû _ûAñ cêñ _âùZýK ^ûMeòKue ijù~ûM Kûc^û KeêQòö

(aòKâc ùKgeú @ûeêL)

Phone (+91-674) 2536822 Fax (+91-674) 2395820

Suresh Chandra Mohapatra, IAS Principal Secretary to Government, Forest & Environment Department Government of Odisha MESSAGE

Forests are renewable resources and need to be managed on scientific basis. The Forest Department is assigned with the task of sustainable management, conservation and protection of forest and wildlife resources in the State of Odisha. This is being done through afforestation programmes and regeneration of degraded forest lands with peoples’ participation. Forest protection is done along with sustainable management of forests and wildlife and socio-economic up-liftment of societies in the forest fringe villages. Forests are crucial for well-being of humanity. It regulates the climate and water resources and serves as the habitats for wildlife. It is having an important role in the economy of the State, particularly amongst the rural and tribal masses. Forestry activities contribute a lot to their food security and day-to-day livelihood. The pressure of human population and livestock on forests for Timber, fuel wood, small timber, NTFP, collection of medicinal species and grazing in most places is much more and beyond the carrying capacity of existing forests. This vital resource is under continuous threat due to degradation, industrialization, and infra-structure development projects; mining, urbanization etc. The rapid degradation of forests has created serious problems for the eco-system and the State is facing natural calamities like droughts, floods, and cyclones frequently. The Forest Survey of India (FSI), an organization of the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, is making an assessment of the Forest Cover of different States and Union Territories of the country by using remote sensing technology. Based on the data obtained from the satellite imageries, the FSI in 2015 has assessed that the total forest cover of Odisha is 50,354 sq. km., and tree cover of 3,986 sq.km, which is about 34.9 % of the geographical area of the state. There has been an increase of 07 sq. km. of forest cover in the State since the assessment made by FSI in 2013. This has been possible mainly due to consistent efforts by the VSS and EDCs. The report titled “Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector 2016” replicates important activities undertaken by the department during the year 2015-16. This publication will be of immense help to all functionaries, policy makers, academicians, researchers, media and the public at large.

(S.C. Mohapatra) Office of the Principal CCF, Odisha Aranya Bhawan, Bhubaneswar-751023 Phone: 0674-2300853 Fax: 0674-2300049 E-Mail: [email protected]

S.S. Srivastava, IFS Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Head of Forest Force, Odisha

FOREWORD

The World Forestry Day is being observed each year on 21st March. On this occasion Forest Department is bringing out an abstract i.e. “Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector, 2016” on status of forest cover as well as conservation & protection of forest & wildlife in the State. It also highlights the various developmental activities summarizing physical and financial targets and achievements as well as preparation & implementation of working plans, human resource developmental programmes, forest research and plantation programmes. It also gives the information on forest land diverted for non-forestry purposes for various developmental projects under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and under Forest Rights Act, 2006 for use by Forest Dwellers. This publication is a data base for the field staff, nature lovers, administrators, media persons as well as researchers in the field of conservation and protection of forest, wildlife and biodiversity in the State.

(S.S. Srivastava) Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

FORESTS IN ODISHA

1. FOREST AREA

Total Geographical Area 1 55707 Sq Km Recorded Forest area 58136 Sq Km Forest Cover Area 50354 Sq Km Tree Cover 3986 Sq Km Total Forest & Tree Cover 54340 Sq Km Per capita Forest Area (Recorded) 0.139 ha Per capita Forest & Tree Cover 0.130 ha Percentage of Forest Area (Recorded) to Geographical Area 37.34 % Percentage of Forest Cover to Geographical Area 34.90 %

2. FOREST AND TREE COVER IN THE STATE Basing on Satellite imagery, the forest and tree cover of the State is being assessed and published by the Forest Survey of India, Government of India since 1997. The forest cover of the State in different assessment years is as under: (Area in Sq Km) India State Very Dense Moderately Open Mangrove Total Scrub Tree of Forest Dense dense Forest cover Report 2015 7023 — 21470 21861 — 50354 4499 3986 2013 7042 — 21298 22007 — 50347 4424 4013 2011 7060 — 21366 20477 — 48903 4734 4301 2009 7073 — 21394 20388 — 48855 4852 4435 2005 538 — 27656 20180 — 48374 4743 4589 2003 288 — 27882 20196 — 48366 — — 2001 — 27972 — 20866 — 48838 5782 — 1999 — 26073 — 20745 215 47833 5489 — 1997 — 26101 — 20629 211 46941 5461 — v The percentage of forest cover (50354 Sq Km) to total recorded forest area (58136 Sq Km) of the State is 86.61 % in 2015. v The forest cover in the State is 50354 Sq Km i.e. 32.34% of its geographical area and tree cover of the State is 3986 Sq Km. i.e. 2.56% of geographical area as per assessment published in India State of Forest Report, 2015.

1 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

v The state has gained a rise of 07 Sq Km of forest cover over 2013 assessment year. The reason for increase in the forest cover as per India State of Forest Report, 2015 is mainly due to conservation initiatives and involvement of Van Surakshya Samities (VSS)

v The State has gained more than 3413 Sq Km area of forest cover since 1997.

v GROWING STOCK Growing Stock in Recorded Forest Area : 243.97 million cum Growing Stock in Tree Outside Forest : 79.91 million cum

FOREST COVER OF ODISHA

Forest cover Map of Odisha

2 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

3. FOREST AREA AS PER LEGAL STATUS: (In Sq Km) Reserved Forest 26329.12 DPF/PRF 11685.68 UDPF 3838.78 Other Forest under the control of Revenue Department 16261.34 Un-classed Forest 20.55 Total 58135.47 Private Forests 12.29 Deemed Forest (DLC Forest) 2838.87

4. FOREST LAND DIVERTED FOR NON-FORESTRY PURPOSES a. Developmental Projects About 46707.49 ha. of forest land has been diverted under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 for different developmental projects; the details of such diversion as on 01.10.2015 are as under

Name of the Sector No. of Proposals Forest Area diverted (ha) Irrigation 83 9712.71 Industry 26 4273.95 Mining 162 21255.56 Energy 06 116.45 Road & Bridges 39 314.31 Railway 14 2216.29 Defence 04 3865.25 Human Habitation 03 321.94 Others 36 1127.86 Transmission 60 3503.17 TOTAL 433 46707.49 b. Under Section 3(2) of Forest Rights Act 2006 The Schedule Tribes & Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 secure individual or community tenure or both. The Government of India, Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change has authorized Divisional Forest Officers to grant permission for diversion of forest land up to 1.0 hectare in each case & which involves felling

3 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

of trees not exceeding 75 per hectare for small projects in 13 categories as envisaged under section-3(2) of Forest Rights Act, 2006. The details of land diverted as on 01.10.2015 are as under. Name of the Sector No. of Proposals Forest Area diverted (Ha.) Anganwadi 06 0.27 Water Harvesting 07 1.19 Electricity 134 63.59 Tank and other Water bodies 10 5.16 Road 95 62.07 School 35 15.70 Community Centre 16 9.65 Hospital 05 3.58 TOTAL 308 161.21

c. About 49.066 ha. of forest land has been diverted under General Approval by State Government under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 for different developmental projects in LWE districts; the details of such diversion are as under

Name of the Sector No. of Proposals Forest Area diverted (Ha.) Road 04 38.479 Stone quarry 01 2.992 Police Establishment 03 2.972 Drinking Water Supply 02 1.790 Power Sub-Station 01 2.833 TOTAL 11 49.066

d. Rights to tribal and other traditional forest dwellers The Tribal and other traditional forest dwellers have been granted individual rights and community rights as per provisions of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Rights) Act, 2006 as under – As on 31.10.2014 Category of Right Titles issued Forest Area involved (In Ac) Individual 339112 539553.27 Community 3369 159628.19

4 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

5. ORGANIZATION OF FOREST DEPARTMENT Administrative structure

The Forest Department is headed by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) who is also the Head of Forest Force. Broadly, the field organization of Territorial and Wildlife wings of Forest Department is as follows.

Wing Circles Divisions Ranges Sections Beats Territorial 8 37 223 827 3082 Wildlife Overlapping 13 60 190 601

5 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) looks after Wildlife Management in the State and is the Chief Wildlife Warden under provisions of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Besides the above, there is a sub-wing in the name of Training & Development supervised by Chief Conservator of Forests (Training & Development), Cuttack under the control of PCCF, Odisha. This sub-wing is entrusted with the responsibility of Forestry Research & Training for the forest personnel. The training infrastructure include Ranger’s training college at Angul and training schools at Champua, G. Udaygiri and Bhubaneswar for the training of Foresters and Forest Guards. Further, there are eight Working Plan Divisions in the State entrusted with the responsibility of preparation of Forest Management Plans of various divisions. 6. FORESTRY SECTOR BUDGET The Budget provision of Forest & Environment Department from 2008-09 to 2015-16 are given below. Year Figures (` lakhs) Non-Plan Plan Total 2008-09 35038.23 21001.23 56039.46 2009-10 37817.76 21609.18 59426.94 2010-11 37069.38 24204.25 61273.63 2011-12 38309.00 28648.51 66957.51 2012-13 27952.84 36873.23 59826.07 2013-14 25791.51 39351.00 65142.51 2014-15 26370.62 25885.74 52256.36 2015-16 23040.96 23796.40 46837.36 Total 251390.30 221369.54 467759.84

7. FOREST PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT The following steps have been taken for protection of forest / wildlife in the State.

l Each Division, Range, Section and Beat is manned by Deputy Conservator of Forests, Forest Ranger, Forester and Forest Guard respectively.

l There are 19 APR units deployed in 19 vulnerable Forest Divisions to assist forest staff in protection activities. These Divisions are Keonjhar, Angul, Athgarh, Baripada, Dhenkanal, Sambalpur, Rairakhol, Sundargarh, Puri, Nayagarh, Ghumsar (South), Ghumsar (North), Parlakhemundi, Boudh, Rayagada, Kalahandi, Jeypore, Khariar and Bolangir.

l In toto, 208 Forest Check Gates have been set up for checking of vehicles and prevention of smuggling of forest produce on transit.

l 91 Forest Protection Squads, 65 Para Forest Staff Units and 216 Fire Protection Squads have been constituted under different Schemes involving 910 nos., 1950 nos. and 2160 nos. of local youths respectively for forest protection activities in different Forest Divisions of the State.

6 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

l 12,562 Vana Surakshya Samities (VSS) have been formed and assigned with a total forest area of 11,732.29 Sq. Km for protection. l 507 Eco-Development Committees have been formed in protected areas to protect forests and wildlife. l 590 nos. of VHF stations and 880 nos. of Walky-Talky are in operation in the State for strengthening communication network to be used for monitoring & protection activities. l 354 Kms of forest roads have been maintained, 25 culverts, 102 causeways have been constructed to facilitate mobility for forest/ wildlife protection. l 97 nos of Forest Barracks, 240 nos of Range Offices, 87 nos of Range Officer Residence, 171 nos of Seizure Yard, 51 nos of Malkhana, 291 nos of Forester Quarters and 1122 nos of Beat Houses are constructed under CAMPA fund during the period from APO 2009-10 to 2013-14. l So far, 82 nos. of vehicles (four wheelers) and 42 nos. of motorcycles have been purchased out of CAMPA funds for exclusive use in forest protection in vulnerable areas. l The details of offence cases detected with timber and vehicles seized is given below: Year Offence cases Offenders Timber seized Vehicles seized detected involved Quantity Value (nos.) (nos.) (in cum.) (` in Lakh) 2010-11 62777 53153 2352 219 1591 2011-12 64942 56253 2038 243 961 2012-13 60072 53281 2537 267 2538 2013-14 60299 49404 2680 759 1386 2014-15 59920 54280 4030 274 1726 l The Orissa Forest Act, 1972 has been amended as “The Orissa Forest (Amendment) Act, 2010”, where in the compounding fee has been enhanced from `100/- to `5,000/-. l Rewards are being given to informers, staff, Public etc as per “Reward for detection of Forest Offence Rules, 2004” to encourage them to cooperate in forest protection activities. l A total of 11,732.29 Sq. Km of Forests have been brought under Joint Forest Management through 12562 Vana Surakshya Samities (VSS) for protection under usufruct sharing mechanism. Besides, 507 Eco Development Committees (EDC) have been formed so far in protected areas to look into protection activities.

VSS Formed Members Forest area assigned to VSS (Sq. Km.) (in nos.) (no. of families) RF PF Others Total VSS – 12562 1541481 6487.05 3083.63 2161.61 11732.29 EDC – 507 - -- --

7 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

Rabipur RF under JFM of Talcher Range Meeting of Women members of Bhojpur VSS

Saw Mill Matters

l In accordance with Forest & Environment Department Notification No.13891/F&E Dt.30.07.2011, a Committee has been constituted for establishment, relocation and functioning of saw mills in the identified Industrial Estates of the State as per the provisions contained in Odisha Saw Mills and Saw Pits (Control) Act, 1991 and the Odisha Saw Mills and Saw Pits (Control) Amendment Act, 2010.

l The Saw Mills have been categorised basing on their offence records and period of valid license into 04 categories as follows: 1.Saw Mills having no offence List-I records – 2.Saw Mills against which offence cases booked List-II and finalized – 3.Saw Mills against which offence cases booked and pending List-at different courts – III 4.Saw Mills having no available historyList-IV. sheets –

l There are 165 eligible Saw Mills with no offence records.

l The Government in Forest & Environment Department have condoned the offences committed by 101 nos. of different Saw Mill owners looking into the gravity of the offence cases as per provision 4(b) of the approved guidelines.

l The district wise Seniority List of 266 (165+101) numbers of eligible Saw Mills as per the provision of approved guidelines has been prepared and sent to Division Offices/ RCCFs office/ Government for wide publication.

l The Forest & Environment Department has displayed the Seniority List in its web site.

l Industries Department have notified 37 identified Industrial Estates in 26 Revenue Districts for the purpose of rehabilitation of Saw Mills.

l Out of 30 Districts of the State, the issue of rehabilitation of Saw Mills relates to 26 Revenue Districts.

8 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

The Committee constituted as per the approved guidelines is headed by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Odisha. Other members of the Committee are as follows: a) Additional Secretary to Govt. of Odisha, Forest & Environment Department b) Additional Secretary to Govt. of Odisha, MSME Department. c) Chief Conservator of Forests (P&SM)-cum- Member Convenor. l The Committee has decided to rehabilitate 194 nos. of Saw Mills basing on the options filed by the proprietor / legal heir of 266 nos. of eligible saw mills in 24 Districts till date in their 12 nos. of sittings. Out of 194 nos. of selected saw mills, 58 nos. of saw mills are functioning in the state. 8. STATE FORESTRY AWARDS l State Forestry Awards are conferred, on the occasion of World Forestry Day, every year for outstanding work in afforestation and plantation activities to Gram Panchayats, Educational Institutions. As per the provision made in the Notification No. 14585-I-Affn.-6/2012-F&E dated 03.08.2012 of Forest & Environment Department, Govt. of Odisha from 2013-14 a cash award of ` 10,000/- for the Best Educational Institution (one for every sub-division) and cash award of ` 20,000/- for the Best Gram Panchayat (one for every sub-division) are given away for outstanding performance in plantation/afforestation work. These awards are given in district level functions on World Forestry Day. Further the forest field staff (2 Forest Rangers, 6 Foresters and 12 Forest Guards) are honored each with a cash award of ` 5,000/-, a citation and a medallion for meritorious services and achievements in Forest protection, promotion of JFM, Afforestation and Plantation works, Forest and Wildlife Management, Forest Research and Kenduleaf operation management.

Forest Personnel’s Awarded for outstanding performance in the Department in 2015

9 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

l State Forestry Awards given to the forest personnel and others in the last seven years are given below.

Year Category of Awardees Forest Personnel Others Ranger Forester Forest Guard Educational Gram Best Institutions Panchayats Students 2010 02 06 12 04 - 02 2011 02 06 12 04 02 12 2012 02 06 12 05 - 05 2013 02 06 12 58 58 - 2014 02 06 12 41 33 - 2015 02 06 12 31 25 - 2016 02 06 12

Biju Patnaik Award for Wildlife Conservation 2015 The Biju Patnaik Award for Wildlife Conservation 2015 at State Level was given to Shri Satrughna Rout in recognition for his contribution towards Wildlife Conservation in the field of controlling poaching and illegal trade of wildlife for last twenty years continuously putting his life at risk from dreaded offenders. Further, for the year 2015, the Sub-divisional Level Biju Patnaik Award for Wildlife Conservation was awarded to 40 persons in 40 sub-divisions of the State in District Level Functions during the Wildlife Week. 9. WORKING PLANS The total forest area of our State is 58,136 Sq. Kms, out of which 35,071 Sq. Km is covered by Working Plans.

l Altogether 44 Forest Divisions including part of 6 Wildlife Divisions are covered under 34 Working Plans for scientific management of Forests.

l Out of total recorded forest area of 58,136 sq. km., 35,071 sq. km of area is scientifically managed through Working Plans.

l Presently, 29 nos. of Working Plans covering 37 Forest Divisions have been prepared and approved by Government of India.

l Government of India have accorded working permission for 2015-16 in respect of Ghumsur (North), Dhenkanal and Deogarh Forest Divisions.

l The extension of working Plan of Ghumsur (South) and Bamra (WL) Division for the year 2015-16 is under consideration of MoEF & Climate Change, Government of India, Bhubaneswar.

10 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

l The draft revised Working Plan of Ghumsur (South), Berhampur, Dhenkanal and Deogarh Forest Divisions have been submitted to the Additional PCCF (Central), MoEF & Climate Change, Eastern Regional Office, Bhubaneswar for approval. l The working plans of Nabarangpur, Ghumsur (North) and Bamra (WL) Division are under preparation. l There has been much improvement in implementation of prescription of Working Plans out of 13th Finance Commission Grant, State CAMPA and funds provided under ‘State Plan’. l The prescriptions for Working Plans includes Subsidiary Silvicultural Operation in timber coupes and Simultaneous Silvicultural Operation in bamboo coupes, climber-cutting, cleaning and thinning operation for improving natural regeneration, planting suitable species in vacant spaces etc. 10. TRAINING ACTIVITIES The Forest staff need to be both technically trained and extension oriented. The training of the initial recruits as well as orientation training for in-service personnel is extremely important. Updating knowledge on new emerging topics of different aspects of forestry, forest management and forest research is essential to augment the efficiency & skill of forestry personnel. The training institutes need to be improved by providing modern training equipments, better amenities like boarding & lodging facility for the trainees, facility for sports & other curricular activities etc. to strengthen them as established institutes for conducting of trainings for State Forest Department personnel and other department trainings. During the year 2015- 16, an outlay of ` 30.00 lakhs has been allocated for providing training amenities. Training of officers is an important activity taken up by the Forest Department. Every year large number of officers ranging from IFS Officers, State Forest Service cadre DFOs, ACFs, Forest Range Officers, Foresters and Forest Guards undertake various trainings both inside and outside the State. Officers of various ranks, trained under different components during the Calendar year, 2015 are furnished below.

Sl.Category of trainings Officers Trained (In service Training) I.F.S. OFS (SB) ACFs F.R.O./ Forester Forest (all Dy.G uard ranks) Ranger 1.One week Compulsory 40 - - - - - Training of IFS Officers 2.Two days Training -cum- 55 - - - - - workshop of IFS Officers 3.Mid Career Training of 05 - - - - - IFS Officers 4.Senior Foresters Workshop 10 - - - - -

11 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

5.Joint Training Programme ------for IAS/IPS/IFS Officers 6.Miscellaneous training 04 04 - - - - outside the State for IFS/ OFS/FR rank Officers 7.Miscellaneous training 04 03 04 06 - - within the State for IFS/ OFS/FR rank Officers 8.Foresters Nominated - - - - 153 - 9.Forest Guards Nominated - - - - - 250 Total 118 07 04 06 153 250

Refresher Training Workshop of SFS, 1987-89 Batch at Burnihat

11. FOREST RESEARCH The Research Wing of the Forest Department comprises of two Silviculture Divisions namely Bhubaneswar and Rayagada Silviculture Divisions under the control of the Chief Conservator of Forests, Training and Development, Cuttack. The different components of Research deliver desired output in production both quantitatively and qualitatively. The Forest Research largely cantres around Tree Improvement Programme, Adaptive Research and Silvicultural Studies. There are 14 Research Gardens and 3 Hi-tech Nurseries under Bhubaneswar Silviculture Division and 9 Research Gardens and 1 Hi-tech Nursery under Silviculture Division, Rayagada at different agro climatic zones. Some salient items of achievement are given below: A. Tree Improvement Programme: 1. Collection of Quality Seeds: Collection of quality seeds from the phenotypically superior trees of 20 important species from Seed Production Area and other forest areas are taken up every year for raising quality planting material in different Divisions. During 2015-16,

12 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

18.538 M.T. seeds of superior quality Teak and other indigenous species were collected and distributed to different Territorial Divisions like Angul, Rairangpur, Bargarh, Cuttack, Keonjhar, Nayagarh, Rairakhol, Bonai. 2. Production of Quality Planting Material (QPM): To produce sufficient quantity of Quality Planting Material (Stump) of Teak and other indigenous species, 38.85 lakh of Teak stumps, 1.78 lakh of other indigenous species like Bija, Gamhar, Sisoo, Neem, Khair, Karanja etc. have been produced and supplied to different Forest Divisions like Dhenkanal, Athagarh, Cuttack, Ghumsar South and North, Nayagarh, Khordha, Boudh, Berhampur, Phulbani, Balliguda, Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Rairakhol, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Bamara, Bonai, Deogarh, Rourkela, Baripada, Rairangpur, Karanjia, Bolangir, Kalahandi North and South and Rayagada during 2015-16.

Nursery for production of QPM

3. Clonal Multiplication Garden (CMG): Multiplication Gardens of Tectona grandis, Casuarina equisetifolia and Eucalyptus hybrid have been established at Ajodhya, Balukhanda, Bhasma and Koshala. 4. Germ Plasm Bank: Specific genotypes of different species are significant for future breeding and bio-technological studies. In view of this, the Germ Plasm Banks of Teak have been established at Bhatapada, Koshala Research Stations by procuring elite genotypes from Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamilnadu along with the elites of Odisha.

13 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

5. Selection of Plus trees: During 2015- 16, 70 nos of Plus trees of indigenous species like Mahogany, Kasi, Kala siris, Ashoka, Dhaura, Kangada, Teak etc have been identified on the basis of exceptional rate of growth form and resistance to adverse factors and 122 nos of old Plus trees like Teak, Haldu, Rakta chandan, Sisoo, Arjuna, Eucalyptus, Neem, Pines, Sal, Piasal etc have been maintained. 6. Trial of Canes: Planting technique for indigenous species of canes were tried at Plus Tree of Swietenia macrophylla, Berbara Pattanaikia Research Station. The species like Calamus longisetus, Calamus tenuis and Calamus viminalis are found to be established well. 7. Progeny Trial: To study the growth behaviour of different provenance of plus trees, progeny trials of Tectona grandis, Dalbergia sisoo, Neem and Eucalyptus have been taken up since 1995 at Koshala Research Station. During 2015-16, Progeny Trial of Pterocarpus marsupium (Bija) at Tartua Hi-tech Nursery and Dalbergia latifolia (Rose wood) at Ajodhya Hi-tech Nursery have been taken up. 8. Clonal Seed Orchard: Clonal Seed Orchard of isolated genetically superior Teak trees have been established over 12 Ha at Balikania in Barbara R.F., 15.5 Ha at Bhasma Hi-tech Nursery and 8.1 Ha at Koshala Research Station to collect quality seeds for production of Quality Planting Material. 9. Nakshyatra Vana: A Nakshyatra Vana has been developed at Khandagiri Research Station during 2010, where trees associated with 27 constellations of Nakshatras have been planted. Astrologers believe that each constellation of the zodiac is associated with a tree. Planting a tree as per zodiac sign is believed to bring good luck to the planter. B. Adaptive Research: 1. Tropical Pine: To meet demand of Pulpwood and Fuel wood, experiments on induction of 25 exotic species of tropical pines were carried out in Koraput and Kandhamal Districts. Comparative studies of their growth behaviour and adaptability to different agro-climatic zone were taken up in

Tropical Pine at Kalinga Research Station

14 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

1980. Already Pinus kesiya, Pinus caribaea, Pinus oocarpa trees have attained average height of 24 m. and girth of 2.5 m. after establishing successfully. 2. Introduction of new species of Eucalyptus: Extension studies were conducted at Kalinga and Joshipur for 67 different species of Eucalyptus since 1977 in different climatic zones. Out of these, 5 species have been found to be suitable for Odisha, viz (1) Eucalyptus hybrid (2) Eucalyptus citriodora (3) Eucalyptus camaldulensis (4) Eucalyptus teretricornis (5) Eucalyptus torreliana. 3. Exotic Acacia species: Field trials for a number of exotic Acacia species have been conducted in different research stations at Balukhanda and Pattanaikia. Out of these species, Acacia auriculoformis and Acacia mangium are found to be suitable for Odisha climatic condition. 4. NTFP Species: A large number of NTFP species were tried in different stations under different agro-climatic zones over the years to introduce economically important species in the degraded forest areas. Species like Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Curcuma aromatica, Piper nigrum, Coffea arabica have been grown in Odisha. The planting technique of these species has been standardized.

Coffee plant at Kalinga Amla (Grafted) at Ajodhya

Black pepper at Kalinga Bambusa giganteous at Kalinga

15 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

C. Silvicultural Studies: The preservation plot comprising 100 Ha in Kuldiha Wild Life Sanctuary of Balasore WL Division has been selected during 2013 for Bio-diversity study. During 2015, study has been taken up to establish changes in Biological diversity. 1. Collaboration with other Institutes: The Forest Research Institute under ICFRE Dehradun, Forestry Faculty of OUAT, Odisha and RPRC, Bhubaneswar are rendering their co-operation for undertaking Research Activities. The wood strength of Tropical pines was conducted by Institute of Wood Science & Technology, Bangalore. The OUAT and RPRC have been requested to submit Project proposals for conducting

further research activities. Preservation plot at Kuldiha 12. JAGANNATH BANA PRAKALPA

Jagannath Bana Prakalpa scheme was started in the year 2000-01 to plant tree species like Phasi, Asan, Dhaura, Simul, Gambhari, Devadaru, Mahalimba, Kadamba, Sal for augmenting the supply of timber required for construction of Holy-Chariots for the RathaYatra of Lord Jagannath at Puri. During Phase-I of this scheme (2000-01 - 2007-08), plantations have been raised over 2326.34 hectare area in Dhenkanal, Angul, Athagarh, Athamallik, Satkosia WL, Boudh, Nayagarh, Khordha, cuttack, Puri WL and City Forest divisions. During 2015-16 under Phase II of the scheme, plantation over 1015 ha (510 ha AR & 505 ha ANR have been taken up in Athamallik, Dhenkanal, Khariar, Boudh, Bolangir, Nayagarh, Jharsuguda and Khordha divisions and 1.75 lakh

Jagannath Vana Prakalpa Plantation in Nayagarh Forest Division

16 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016 of seedlings of selected plant species were distributed free of cost to the public for planting in their own land so as to build up the future stock of timber for construction of “Holy Chariot” of Lord Jagannath at Puri. Plantation over 1000 ha (400 ha AR & 600 ha ANR) along with free distribution of 24 lakh saplings to the public will be taken up in 2016-17. The scheme has been implemented with the assistance of Odisha Environment Management Fund. 13. STATE PLAN SCHEME:

A. Increasing Green Cover in the State: The scheme was introduced in 2013-14 by subsuming 11 continuing plan schemes. A provision of ` 14707.32 lakh has been made for the year 2015-16 for undertaking different afforestation activities. The projected outlay for 2016-17 has been given as ` 17156 lakhs. The components of the scheme are: (a) Economic Plantation The condition of growing stock in the forests of the State is being consistently improved through this scheme by raising plantations of economically important species such as Teak, Rosewood, Sisso, Mahogany, Bijasal, Acacia mangium, Gambhar, Kasi, Tentra etc. in the suitable pockets of designated and notified forest areas. Casuarinas’ plantations are also raised along the coastal belt to ensure higher production of biomass. During 2015-16, under this scheme, a total budget provision of ` 1542.05 lakhs has been made for taking up plantation of 2300 hectare including 100 ha of casuarinas’ plantation along with maintenance of plantations of previous 2 years and preliminary operation over 2300 ha (which is to be taken up during 2016-17).

17 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

(b) Odisha Bamboo Development Programme So far, 5,589 hectare bamboo plantation has been taken up under this component. During 2015-16, a budget provision of ` 301.20 lakh has been made for taking up creation of 1000 ha bamboo plantation, maintenance of plantations of last two years along with pre-planting operations over 1000 ha (for Bamboo plantation during 2016-17) under this component. (c) Bald Hill Plantation The scheme was started during 2009-10 adopting special plantation techniques for restoration of green cover of bald hills in the districts of Cuttack, Jajpur, Ganjam, Koraput, Kalahandi, Khordha and Sundergarh. During 2015-16, an area of 1000 ha. has been taken up with a financial provision of ` 2065.82 lakh with maintenance of previous years’ plantations (2014-15, 2013-14 & 2012-13) and pre- planting operations over 1000 ha for plantation in 2016-17.

Bald Hill Plantation in Chanditala of Deogarh Division Bald Hill plantation at Deogaon revenue hill, Polosara Range

(d) Urban Plantation This scheme was initially introduced in and around Bhubaneswar City areas during the year 2007-2008 to create green pool in crowded urban areas. Further, the scheme was introduced in other important cities / towns of the state with plantation of 6.70 lakhs saplings in 2011-12 and 8.85 lakhs saplings in 2012-13. Since 2013-14, almost all Urban Local Bodies throughout the State have been covered under this scheme. 10.57 lakhs saplings in 2013-14 and 14.30 lakhs saplings were planted in 2014-15. During 2015-16, the budget provision of ` 5138.32 lakh has been sanctioned for plantation of 17 lakh saplings along with maintenance of previous year plantations in 120 Urban Local Bodies of the state.

18 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

Urban Plantation in Chelia of Kaniha Range Urban Plantation in Deogarh Town area, Deogarh Division

(e) Plantation of Medicinal Plants at Patrapada Development of a medicinal plants knowledge centre at Patrapada has been initiated during 2008-09 to enhance the knowledge about medicinal plant species. So far, 314 species have been planted in 314 specified plots separately bounded by contour bunds to create zero run-off. A demonstration area has been developed where all 314 plants species are displayed at a landscaped site. A sum of ` 79.60 lakh has been provided for development and maintenance of rare medicinal species in the centre during 2015-16.

(f) Avenue plantation The scheme is being implemented in the state to create a green belt along both sides of the State’s National Highways, State Highways, District & Panchayat roads and urban roads for providing environmental services, shelters during summer and rains, reducing vehicular pollution, etc. During 2015-16, a total outlay of ` 1528.33 lakh has been sanctioned for 1000 RKM of Avenue Plantation, maintenance of old avenue plantation of 2014-15, 2013- 14 and 2012-13 along with pre-planting operations of 2016-17.

19 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

Roadside plantation, Rajnagar WL Division Avenue plantation at Jamugadia to Kanja of Raigoda Range of Angul Forest Division

(g) Maintenance of Permanent Nurseries This scheme was introduced during 2012-13 for ensuring availability of quality planting material (QPM) so as to supplement QPM requirement of department, to promote & increase tree cover outside forests and to create year round employment opportunity for the local people. A sum of ` 789.18 lakh has been provided during 2015-16 for raising and maintenance of 1.00 crore seedlings in 320 permanent nurseries.

Biranarasinghpur Central Nursery, Boudh Forest Division Dhatkiposh Permanent Nursery, Bonai Division

(h) Agro Forestry The scheme was introduced in the year 2013-14 with an aim to increase tree cover outside forests i.e. in agricultural land of the people. Farmers having at least 0.5 acre of land are supplied saplings as per their requirement of fuel & fodder free of cost for planting in their agricultural land based on proper verification of land records. During 2015-16, a total budget provision of ` 2745.42 lakh has been made for carrying out activities like distribution of 2.50 crore seedlings to the farmers and preliminary operation of raising 2.50 crores during 2016-17.

20 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

(I) Conservation of Sacred Groves This scheme was introduced in the year 2013-14. The Sacred groves are surviving fragments of natural climax vegetation in Odisha comprising of many rare and important flora which are preserved traditionally by local people. The activities undertaken under this scheme are: documentation of the sacred groves, providing signages, taking up plantations of indigenous species as per the requirement of the community based on the availability of land adjoining the sacred groves, protection of the deity against desecration and provision of permanent water sources. During the year 2014-15, 200 sacred groves have been covered. During 2015-16, the sanctioned budget provision of ` 482.40 lakh under State Plan IGC and ` 530.79 lakh under CAMPA for the year 2015-16 has been made for taking up 500 sacred groves (which include 300 more numbers along with 200 sacred groves of 2014- 15).

Betnoti Range, Baripad Division Sacred groves, Karanjia Division

21 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

(j) Popularization of Fuel Efficient Chullahs To reduce pressure on forest, low cost fuel efficient smokeless chullahs have been popularized in the forest fringe villages. In the current year, the total budget cost of ` 5.00 lakh for distribution of 1000 fuel efficient smokeless Chullahs in 36 no. of Forest & WL Divisions has been sanctioned under this scheme. (k) Monitoring & Evaluation An outlay of ` 25.00 lakh has been provided for Monitoring & evaluation of plantations of 2015-16 and other related activities. (l) Contingency A total outlay of ` 5.00 lakh has been provided for the year 2015-16 for contingent expenditure. B. Forest Research A total outlay of ` 30.00 lakh has been provided for carrying out research activities by the State Silviculturist Bhubaneswar and Silviculturist, Rayagada Divisions on the following themes based on the approved Quinquennial Research Programme. i) Tree breeding / improvement activities of commercially important trees and important indigenous species including NTFPs, ii) Standardisation of nursery & establishment techniques of medicinal plants and NTFP species. iii) Sustainable harvest techniques for NTFPs and medicinal plants. iv) Propagation of improved varieties of Bamboo and Canes. v) Application of bio-fertiliser. vi) Development of agro-forestry models in different agro-climatic zones. Vii) Development of seed production areas for major species.

22 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

C. State Medicinal Plants Board, Odisha State Medicinal Plants Board has been constituted in the year 2002 for promotion and cultivation of medicinal plants in the State. l Organization of State level Kalinga Herbal Fair l Organization of Regional Kalinga Herbal Fairs (4 places) l Raising & distribution of seedlings under home herbal garden l Development/improvement of medicinal plant gardens l Training programme for traditional hillers/vaidyas l Public awareness 1.To create awareness on conservation, use, cultivation and marketing of medicinal plants, State Medicinal Plants Board has been conducting State Level Kalinga Herbal Fair and Regional Level Kalinga Herbal Fairs. During this Financial Year, one State Level Kalinga Herbal fair at Bhubaneswar and three Regional Kalinga Herbal Fairs at Berhampur, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Baripada and Sunabeda (WL) Forest Division have been conducted. 2.19 Forest Divisions, namely, Balasore (WL), Bhadrak (WL), Keonjhar, Baragada, Rairakhol, Rayagada, Koraput, Jeypore, Kalahandi (North), Dhenkanal, Sonepur, Bolangir, Berhampur, Bonai, Deogarh, Phulbani, Baliguda and Rourkela Divisions have been provided with ` 1.00 lakh each while City Forest Division Bhubaneswar has been provided ` 2.00 lakh during this financial year for production, plantation and distribution of quality planting materials of rare, endangered and threatened (RET) medicinal plant species. 3.Funds have been allocated to Baripada Division for Development / Improvement and maintenance of medicinal plant garden and plantation in Hatijhuri reserve forest of Betanati range (4 ha.) and Sankhabhanga proposed reserved forest of Rasagovindapur Range (3 ha.) 4.To create awareness, posters on 12 nos. of medicinal plants have been published and distributed to 07 nos. Of Divisions namely Koraput, Deogarh, Bonai, Phulbani, Balliguda, Bolangir, Kalahandi (South) Forest Divisions for distribution to Vana Surakshya Samities and Government Schools where Central Sector Schemes are being implemented. An amount of ` 120.00 lakhs has been provided during 2015-16 for the purpose.

23 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

D. Management of Plantation This is a new state plan scheme introduced during 2015-16 with an aim to maintain old ANR with gap plantations taken up during last 2 years (5473 ha plantation of 2013-14 and 7820 ha of 2014-15) under 13th Finance Commission Grant along with maintenance of 3 crore seedlings raised during 2014-15 & distribution of the same in 2015-16 with a total budget cost of ` 1748.00 lakhs. E. Management of Plantation & Forests including Subsidiary Silvicultural Operation(SSO) This is a new scheme taken up in Selection Working Circles (SWO) & Selection cum Improvement Working Circles (SIWC) and has been introduced during 2015-16 at a total cost outlay of ` 3033.00 lakhs. The objective of the scheme is to increase the green cover of the state by:

l Taking up massive Afforestation programme inside the working plan areas.

l Taking up plantations outside the working plan areas.

l Distribution of seedlings to people for raising plantations outside forest areas.

l Incentive based prevention and control of forest fires.

l Subsidiary Silvicultural Operations in SWC/SIWC areas. F. Development of Eco-Tourism There are excellent spots outside the Protected areas, which are good ecotourism destinations such as Anjar in Keonjhar District, Sidhamula in Nayagarh District, Ansupa in Cuttack District, Mahavinayak & Olasuni in Jajpur District, Nrusinghnath in Baragarh District, Pakidi hill, Saluapali & Lalsing in Ganjam District, Manchabandha in Mayhurbhanj District, Dhaltangarh in Jagatasinghpur District and Saptasajya in Dhenkanal District. Facilities for minimal camping, trekking and nature exploration have been developed at these sites to attract nature lovers. Besides catering to such visitors, the scheme has been developed to maintain the facilities such as nature trails, watch towers, interpretation centres and to create employment opportunities for the local communities living in and around the areas.

Eco Tourism Complex at Saptasajya, Dhenkanal Division Eco-turism in Saranda near Ansupa Lake , Athagarh Division

24 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

During 2015-16, a sum of ` 100.00 lakh has been provided for carrying out the activities under the scheme. G. Intensive Protection of Critically Endangered Areas The objective of the scheme is to strengthen protection of forests against organised mafia and timber smugglers and against illicit removal of timbers and other forest produce. Critically vulnerable belts of forests have been identified in 37 Territorial Forest Divisions where forest protection measures have been beefed up. A vulnerable forest belt normally comprises of 3 contiguous Beats where operation of organized gangs of forest offenders / timber mafia / poachers has been detected. The scheme input comprises of deployment of a squad in every vulnerable forest belt. Each squad consists of 10 local youth engaged in each selected location.These squads carrying out regular patrolling and monitoring of the identified forest belt with surveillance of potential offenders operating in the area, also act as a striking force when required to aid in search, seizure & raid operations. An amount of ` 360.24 lakh has been provided for engaging 48 squads in 37 territorial forest divisions of the state.

Protection squad with lathi

25 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

H. Human Resources Development Programme Forest staff need to be oriented and trained both in technology and forest extension aspects. Imparting of training to initial recruits is very vital. To augment the efficiency & skill of forest personnel, updating their knowledge on emerging & new topics on all aspects of forestry, forest management and forest research is essential. During the current year, innumerable training programmes have been carried out in Forest Ranger’s College, Angul and in Gopabandhu Academy, Bhubaneswar. The infrastructure of the forest training institutes of the state needs to be further developed so as to make them well equipped for conducting training programmes smoothly. An outlay of ` 30.00 lakhs has been provided during 2015-16 under the scheme. I. Construction of Buildings Under this scheme, new quarters have been constructed for providing accommodation facilities to DFOs, ACFs & Ministerial Staff working in the office of the RCCFs and DFOs. During the current year, the budget provision of ` 267.19 lakhs has been made for construction of 29 Ministerial Quarters, 10 Class-IV quarters and part construction of 2 nos. of DFOs residential quarters. J. Policy Analysis & Strategic Planning Unit (PASPU) During 2015-16, a total outlay of ` 30 lakhs has been provided for publicity works like broadcasting of the weekly radio programme “BANANI”, PASPU Administrative Expenditure & revision of Odisha Forest Department Code. K. Ekamravan at Bindusagar Ekamravan with a garden of medicinal plants at Bindusagar has been developed under the Ekamra Garden Society. The objective for establishing this garden is to create awareness on traditional herbal medicines among urban population. A total budget provision of ` 22.45 lakhs has been made during the year 2015-16 for maintenance and further improvement of Ekamravan at Bindusagar in Bhubaneswar.

26 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

L. Intensification of Forest Management (IFM) The Scheme is implemented on 60:40 basis Central Share and State Share. The components of the scheme include forest fire control & management, strengthening infrastructure for forest protection, working plan preparation/survey and demarcation. During current year, a budget provision of ` 500.00 lakhs has been made for taking up activities approved in the Annual Work Plan of 2015-16. 14. NATIONAL AFFORESTATION PROGRAMME (NAP) The National Afforestation Programme (NAP) is operated by the National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board (NAEB), Ministry of Environment and Forests as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. The objective of the scheme is to increase and/or improve Forest and Tree Cover for rehabilitation of degraded forests and other areas in participatory forest management processes for sustainable development and management of forest resources focusing on improvement in livelihoods of the forest-fringe communities, especially the poor. The scheme is implemented by a three-tier institutional set-up, namely State Forest Development Agency (SFDA) at the State level, Forest Development Agencies (FDAs) at the forest division level involving Joint Forest Management Committees (VSSs/EDCs) at the village level for carrying out plantation and ancillary activities. Government of India have sanctioned ` 1600.38 lakhs with fund sharing pattern of 60:40 between centre and state for taking up 6455 ha plantation including maintenance over 14085 ha and advance work for 1980 ha during 2015-16.

15. ODISHA BAMBOO DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NATIONAL BAMBOO MISSION) Odisha Bamboo Development Agency (OBDA) has been constituted to promote the bamboo sector in the State with a special focus on: ü increasing the coverage area with suitable species ü promotion for marketing of bamboo based handicrafts ü capacity building of bamboo farmers and artisans ü promoting sustainable livelihood for tribal and minority groups or rural poor with special emphasis on women empowerment

27 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

A total outlay of ` 1258.00 lakhs (on the basis of fund sharing pattern of 60:40 between centre & state) for taking up Bamboo Plantations over 931 ha along with maintenance of previous year plantations has been sanctioned during the current year.

NBM Plantation, Deogarh Division NBM Plantation in Rourkela

16. GREEN INDIA MISSION (GIM)

National Mission for Green India (GIM) is one of the eight Missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). There are five landscapes identified in the State of Odisha where the boundaries co-terminus with five territorial divisions namely Kalahandi North, Kalahandi South, Dhenkanal, Berhampur and Ghumsur South Forest Division. Effective convergence of schemes like MGNREGS / CAMPA / NAP / IFM holds the potential for adding value to an effort and improves productivity and enhances operational efficiencies. In the preparatory years 50 micro-plans have been prepared in all the five landscapes and Soil &Moisture Conservation (SMC), Entry Point activity (EPA) works are executed with some awareness outreach activities. The Government of India have sanctioned the Annual work programme for 2015-16 under the scheme for carrying out GIM activities in 2177.72 ha and provide alternative fuel energy to 2500 households with a total financial outlay of ` 443.20 lakhs based on the sharing pattern of 60:40 between Central and State Government. 1. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) Since implementation of the scheme in forestry sector, a total area of 3,18,752 hectare has been covered under afforestation programme. Besides, avenue plantation over 15,242 RKM and creation of 342 water bodies have also been taken up.

28 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

The year wise afforestation programme taken up and the amount utilized under MGNREGS up to 2015-16 (31.01.2016) is given below.

Year Area afforested Avenue Plantation Water bodies Amount utilized (in ha.) taken up (in RKm.) created (in nos.) (` in lakh) 2006-07 779 0 146 264.00 2007-08 2590 51 0 492.00 2008-09 233 14 0 842.00 2009-10 11219 112 0 1106.41 2010-11 9543 241 24 1849.69 2011-12 14021 746 26 2648.45 2012-13 15307 2477 32 3954.36 2013-14 38115 3506 6 8703.55 2014-15 198891 4755 108 30904.02 2015-16 28054 3340 0 8085.59 (as on 31.01.2016) (as on 03.02.2016) (as on 31.01.2016) G. Total 318752 15242 342 58850.07

MGNREGA Plantation Jambani to Gaipani, Baripada MGNREGA Plantation, Deogarh Division 17. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT The main activities of the Wildlife Organization are related to protection, conservation and management of wildlife and its habitat within and outside the protected areas of the state. The total protected area in the state is 8352.30 sq.km which constitutes 5.36% of the total geographical area. There are 19 Sanctuaries, one National Park, one proposed National Park, 2 Tiger Reserves, one proposed Tiger Reserve, 3 Elephant Reserves and one Biosphere Reserve in the State for protection and conservation of wildlife. In addition, ex-situ conservation programme are also taken up in Zoological Parks. The state has one large zoo (Nandankanan), 2 small zoos and 8 mini zoos. Besides 14 no. of elephant corridor have also been identified for safe movement of elephant from one habitat to another.

29 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

Accelerated developmental activities and promotional aspects of industries added with ever increasing anthropogenic pressure has created a challenge for protection of wildlife and its habitats. As a result, human and wild animals confrontations are taking place quite often. In order to minimize man-animal conflict and to protect the life and properties of human beings as well as wildlife, the wildlife organization has initiated a number of steps during 2015-16 which is given as under:

l Provision for creation of 191 numbers of water bodies and renovation of 270 numbers of water bodies have been taken up this year to prevent death of wild animals due to water scarcity.

l 465 ha of land has been enriched with fodder and bamboo species.

l To provide protection to our coasts and for conservation and development of the mangrove ecosystem. 75 ha of mangrove plantations has been raised this year.

l Development of 655 ha of meadows has been taken up this year to provide fodder for ungulate species.

l 439 number of Anti-poaching / elephant squads have been deployed at strategic locations for prevention of poaching of wild animals under the supervision of the Divisional Forest Officers.

l In order to prevent loss of life and property due to wildlife, 145 number of anti-depredation squads have been deployed. These squads help in driving out elephants and other wild animals from human habitation into the forest areas.

l 512 numbers of Eco-Development Committees (EDC) have been developed for protection and conservation of forest and wildlife by the help of local people.

l In order to prevent human causality, 31 kms of trench fencing and 79 kms of solar fencing have been erected to prevent wild animals entering human habitations.

l A 112-member Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF) for exclusive protection of Similipal Forests has been constituted.

l In order to prevent fire incidences 158 fire fighting squads have been engaged during the current financial year.

l For the conservation of marine turtles and other marine fauna, 5 off-shore and 52 on-shore camps have been established during 2015-16 in 6 coastal Divisions of the State.

l Under Integrated Coastal Zone Management project 10 river squads at Bhitarkanika and 2 patrolling boats at Rushikulya have been engaged for protection of olive ridley sea turtles.

l A new software module has been developed for monitoring the mortality of olive ridley sea turtles on a daily basis and is now operational in all the 6 coastal Divisions of the State.

l Ex-gratia relief is being extended to the victims and families who suffer due to damage of crop, loss of life, injuries due to elephant and other wild animals. ` 1032.57 lakhs under Non-Plan, Plan schemes and CAMPA has been allotted to the field units during the year.

30 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

l All Odisha Elephant Census – 2015 has been conducted throughout the State in 44 Forest / Wildlife Divisions at a cost of ` 22.00 Lakhs received from the State Government. The total elephants counted are 1954 during the years’ census in the State. l The toy train and rope way facilities in Nandankanan have been revived. l The nocturnal house of Nandankanan has been renovated and inaugurated on the Foundation Day of Nandankanan for public display. l 1 pair of Zebras and 2 pairs of African lions have been imported from Israel during September, 2015 which is a key attraction in the Nandankanan Zoo. l 5 Caiman Dwarf Crocodiles from Madras Crocodile Bank has been procurred under Animal Exchange Programme. l A new facility for display of carnivorous plants in Nandankanan is in progress. l 163 field staff (Forester & Forest Guard) have been given exposure visits to Similipal Tiger Reserve, Baripada to understand the guidelines followed during the tiger estimation process. l An MoU has been signed with the Wildlife Trust of India for preparation of a comprehensive wildlife management plan for the whole state at a cost of ` 3.65 crores. l Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi has already accorded in-principle approval for creation of a New Deer park near Biju Patnaik Children’s Park at Bhanjanagar, Ganjam. l After the constitution of a Research Advisory Committee, 11 number of research permission in two seatings have been issued to various individuals / institutions for conducting research study on various aspects of wildlife conservation. l This year as of now 10 numbers of permissions relating to videography in wildlife areas has been issued to various individuals / institutions. l Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun who had been entrusted with the preparation of Nomination Dossier for declaration of Bhitarkanika Conservation Area as World Heritage site by UNSECO has informed that the draft nomination dossier has been prepared and accepted by their experts for technical analysis. Archery competition organized on the eve of Maha Vishuba Sankranti among local communities to prevent “Akhanda Shikar”

31 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

Meadow development work in Fire protection squad, Similipal Tiger Reserve Upper Barakamada Range in Similipal Tiger

Supply of Smokeless Chulla to local Promotion of Lac cultivation by local villagers in buffer area of Similipal Tiger Reserve villagers in buffer area of Similipal Tiger Reserve

Melanistic tiger captured in Camera trap photo, Leopard (Panthera pardus) camera trap in Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mahanadi Wildlife Division

32 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

Elephant proof stone guard wall Elephant proof trench in Nilgiri, in Chandaka Wildlife Division Balasore Wildlife Division

Elephant proof solar fence in Mahanadi Wildlife Division

Wildlife Census

Mid-winter waterfowl census in Odisha during 2015-16

Mid-winter waterfowl / water bird status survey 2016 was conducted on 9th and 10th January, 2016 in the wetlands and water bodies all over Odisha by all Divisional Forest Officers of Odisha under the supervision of Odisha State Wildlife Organization. The waterfowl census report of major four water body of Odisha is given below:

Sl.No. Name of the wetland / water body No. of species Number of waterfowls 1 Chilika lagoon 94 8,39,478 2 Bhitarkanika 87 81,874 3 Mahanadi Delta 63 24,482 4 Hirakud reservoir 60 95,912

33 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

Census of three crocodilian species in Odisha during 2015-16 Saltwater crocodile Annual census of Saltwater crocodiles was conducted in the river systems, in and outside the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary under Mangrove Forest Division (Wildlife), Rajnagar from 12th to 17th January, 2016 and river systems under Bhadrak Wildlife Division from 13th to 15th January, 2016 to assess their population number and trend, migration, survival, etc. A total of 1683 Saltwater crocodiles were counted in the river systems coming under the jurisdictions of both Rajnagar and Bhadrak Wildlife Divisions during the current season 2015- 16. The size wise saltwater crocodile population is given below: Census year Hatchling Yearling Juvenile Sub-adult Adult Total (< 2’ ) (2’-3’) (3’-6’) (6’-8’) (8’-20’>) 2016 597 342 269 164 311 1683

Mugger and Gharial crocodile Census of Gharial and Mugger crocodile census in the Mahanadi river system conducted by Satkosia Wildlife Division, Angul The annual census of Gharial and Mugger Crocodiles in Mahanadi river systems was conducted from 8th to 13th January, 2016 by Satkosia Wildlife Division jointly with Mahanadi (Wildlife) and Athamallik Divisions. The method of census adopted to count both the crocodilian species (Gharial & Mugger) was by direct sighting and track marks. The river route / area was suitably divided into seven census units and each unit was entrusted to a census party. The census results are as follows: Gharial and Mugger census in Satkosia during 2015-16

Location Gharial Mugger Mahanadi river 3 66 Water bodies in Satkosia Wildlife Division 0 18 Water bodies in Athamalik Forest Division 0 7 Total 3 91

34 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

Census of mugger crocodiles in the rivers systems of Similipal conducted by Field Director, STR-cum-RCCF, Baripada.

The census of mugger crocodile was conducted in the river systems of Similipal from 8th to 9th January, 2016 by the Field Director, STR-cum-RCCF, Baripada and the Divisional Forest Officers of Karanjia and Baripada Forest Divisions. The method of census adopted to count the Mugger crocodile population (number) was individual total count by direct day time sighting of animals. The census results are as follows : Mugger census in Similipal

Location No. of Mugger crocodile sighted 2015-16 West Deo River 67 East Deo River 03 Khairi / Bhandan River 01 Budhabalanga River 03 Khadkei River 05 Palpala River 00 Total 79

Census of mugger crocodiles in and around of Ghodahada reservoir conducted by Berhampur (T) Division.

The mugger crocodile census was conducted in and around Ghodahada reservoir from 8th to 10th January, 2016 by the Divisional Forest Officer, Berhampur Division. The entire reservoir was divided into 10 segments and each segment was headed by forest staffs with boat man for the crocodile census programme. The census work was done as per the direct sighting method at day time. The census figures are as follows:

Mugger census in Ghodahada reservoir

Location No. of Mugger crocodile sighted during 2015-16 Ghodahada reservoir 44 Outside Ghodahada reservoir 11 Total 55

35 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

Abstract of Mugger and Gharial census Mugger crocodile

Location No. of mugger sighted during 2015-16 Satkosia 91 Similipal 79 Ghodahada 55 Total 225

Gharial crocodile

Location No. of Gharial sighted during 2015-16 Satkosia 3 Total 3

18. NANDANKANAN ZOOLOGICAL PARK Nandankanan Zoological Park is one of premier large Zoos of India located amidst beautiful natural surroundings and spreads over an area of 3.62 sq. km. The Zoological Park was dedicated to public on 29th December, 1960. The undulating topography with natural moist deciduous forest, water bodies and enchanting landscape provides the zoo inhabitants an appropriate ambience to live in harmony with nature. The Mission of the Park is to achieve the distinction of an outstanding zoo through World Class Conservation, Education, Research and Exciting Visitor Experiences by connecting people to biodiversity conservation. Noteworthy Achievements during 2015-16 Visitors : 21,64,798 Nos. of visitors had their footfall at Nandankanan during the year 2015- 16 (upto December, 2015) Revenue : An amount of Rs.5,59,76,016/- has been collected during the year 2015-16 (upto December, 2015) towards revenue. (A) New Facilities 1. Nocturnal House Nocturnal house established at Nandankanan is intended to exhibit nocturnal animals of regional importance in spacious naturalistic enclosures simulating their natural habitat with species specific enrichment to fulfil their biological needs. Adequate enrichment in terms of dry tree branches, perching facilities, feeding platform, caves hideouts etc. Besides, the nocturnal house has special night-illumination system to inversely adjust the day length to facilitate exhibition of animals during day time. The exhibit with learning signage will promote education and awareness among the visitors towards biology and conservation of wildlife in general and nocturnal animals in particular. An amount of ` 80.0 lakhs was spent under State-Plan- 13th FC

36 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

Grant for the purpose. An area over 5000 sqft has been developed to accommodate ten different species of nocturnal animals like Brown fish owl, Barn owl, Indian flying fox, Common palm civet, Small Indian civet, Fishing cat, Jungle cat, Indian pangolin, Indian porcupine and Ratel. The nocturnal house is dedicated to the visitors by the Hon’ble Minister, Forest, Environment & Parliamentary Affairs on the Zoo Foundation Day i.e on 29th December, 2015.

37 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

2. Zoo Museum The zoo museum of Nandankanan is intended to preserve, display and interpret the animal specimens of Zoological importance for public viewing and nature education. The museum displays taxidermy specimens of Chimpanzee, Mugger, Salt-water Crocodile, Tiger, White tiger, Leopard, Black panther, Capybara, Wallaby, Hoolock gibbon, Indian pangolin, King cobra, Fishing cat, Clouded leopard and formalin-preserved specimens of early developmental stages of animals like Tiger cub, Leopard cub, Lion foetus, bonnet monkey baby, baboon baby, zebra foetus, nilgai foetus and Indian pangolin baby. Besides, the visitors and academicians will be definitely fascinated to see the large size of the eggs of three flightless bird species such as ostrich, cassowary and emu displayed in the museum. The renovated Zoo Museum has been dedicated to the visitors by the Principal Secretary, Forest & Environment, Govt. of Odisha on 18th December, 2015.

38 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

(B) Import of animals 2 pairs of Grants Zebra and 2 pairs of African Lion were imported from Tel-Aviv Zoo in Israel during September, 2015.

(C) Exchange of animals During May, 2015, one pair of Indian Bison was received from M.C. Zoological Park, Chhatbir, Chandigarh in exchange of four Four Horned Antelopes, four Water Monitor Lizards and four White Ibis. Similarly, five Brow Antler Deer were received from National Zoological Park, New Delhi in exchange of three Four Horned Antelopes and four Water Monitor Lizards during May, 2015.

39 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

(D) Training programme i) 28 Nos. of field staff of different Forest Divisions have participated in the Tranquilization training on 29th & 30th September, 2015. ii) 59 Nos. of Registered Guides of Nandankanan have participated in a Orientation Training Programme of Zoo guides on 23.11.2015. iii) An Orientation Training Programme was held on 14.12.2015 at Nandankanan Zoological Park. 26 Nos. of Foresters and Forest Guards have participated in the training programme. iv) Sri Rajesh Kumar Mohapatra, Biologist has undergone ZIMS training at Chandigarh organized by CZA and ISIS on 26th and 27th November, 2015 v) Sri J.K. Das Deputy Director, Nandankanan Zoological Park has participated in the National Workshop on “Zoo Education Master Plan” at Ahmadabad from 27.07.2015 to 30.07.2015.

19 ACTIVITY OF KENDULEAF ORGANIZATION

l The Kenduleaf Organization is headed by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (KL).

l The field set up of KL Wing of Forest Department is as follows.

Organization Circles Divisions Ranges Sections KL Organization 03 19 153 657

Achievements during 2015 The Kendu Leaves operation like bush cutting, repair and maintenance of Phadies, procurement, drying and storage of Kendu Leaves and processing and binding have been carried out as per the schedule. These operations have generated 150 lakhs person days of employment during the lean season of employment i.e. summer months. About 8,00,000 pluckers and binders mostly belonging to weaker sections of society and largely women have been covered under Aam Admi Bima Yojana that provides life insurance, disability insurance and scholarship to school going children. 15,913 Nos. of Seasonal Staff have been covered during 2015 under Biju Pattanaik Group Insurance that provides insurance for life insurance and disability insurance. A Welfare Trust Fund has been set up for the pluckers and binders that provides compassionate grant of ` 50,000/- in case of death. Similar Trust Fund has been constituted for Seasonal Staff as well. Over and above, the bonus has been distributed to the pluckers. A remarkable achievement of the K.L Organization during this year has been that all the enrolled pluckers have opened bank accounts/postal accounts and their bonus dues of ` 31.56 crores and procurement price of ` 125.30 corers have been disbursed to them through respective bank accounts.

40 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

The achievements with Physical Targets and Financial Targets of last 5 years is given below:

Crop Year Target Achievement Physical Physical Sale Value Realized Royalty paid to (Production (Production (in Rupees Lakhs) Government in Lakh Qtl.) Rupees Lakhs) (in Lakhs) 123 45 2011 450000 378000 41330.88 16817.91 2012 455000 426300 42219.33 14811.66 2013 440000 440000 41950.30 6014.61 2014 440000 401166 38949.44 3915.56 2015 386000 375665.36 54038.24 6702.00 (As on (upto previous February, 2016) crop year)

20. ALL INDIA FOREST SPORTS MEET

The 22ND All India Forest Sports Meet was held from 19-23 December, 2015 in Bangalore. A team Comprising of 32 participants from Odisha Forest Department headed by P. Mekro, IFS participated in different events of the Game. Odisha team could fetch 3 Silver medals, 5 Bronze medals and 4th position in six events. The detail list of achievement is as under.

Silver : 1. Tennis Doubles (Sr. Veteran) Dr A.K. Mohapatra, IFS Sri H.S. Upadhyaya, IFS 2. Javlin (Sr. Veteran) Sri Suvendra Bhuyan, ACF 3. Javlin (Veteran) Sri Indubhusan Bhanja, Forester Bronze : 1. High jump (Veteran) Sri Haradhan Bhoi, FES 2. Discus (Sr. Veteran) Sri Suvendra Bhuyan, ACF 3. Chess (Rapid) Sri Ranjit Singh Babu, Forester 4. Javlin (Sr. Veteran) Sri Sankarlal Seth, FG 5. Bridge Sri Sankarsan Behera, DFO Sri Maheswar Pradhan, DM Sri Sudhir Kumar Tripathy, Jr. Clerk. Sri A.M. Rao, Jr. Asst Sri A.K. Pattanaik, DFO

41 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

4th Position: 1. Long Jump (Veteran) Sri Haradhan Bhoi, FES 2. Chess (Classic) Sri Ranjit Singh Babu, Forester 3. Rifle Shooting (Pram) Sri Viswanath Neelannavar, DFO 4. 800 metre walk (Women) Smt. Asamoni Sahu, FG 5. 5000 Mts. Race (Veteran) Sri Suresh Pant, IFS 6. 200 Mts. Race (Veteran) Sri Purna Chandra Tripathy, FG The performance of the contingent of Odisha Forest Department during the last 8 years is furnished as below.

Year No. of Medals won Total Gold Silver Bronze 2006-07 03 01 02 06 2007-08 05 0 0 05 2008-09 03 0 0 03 2009-10 01 01 05 07 2011-12 04 05 00 09 2012-13 07 04 04 15 2013-14 No Forest Sports Meet was held 2014-15 02 03 03 08 2015-16 - 03 05 08

Participants of All India Forest Sports Medal Winners of All India Forest Sports Meet-2015 held at Bangalore Meet-2015 held at Bangalore

42 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

21. STATE COMPENSATORY AFFORESTATION FUND MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING AUTHORITY (CAMPA) – ODISHA

As per Hon’ble Supreme Court’s Order dated 10th July 2009 the State CAMPA, Odisha was constituted vide Notification No. 13995/F & E dated 14.08.2009 with an objective of Conservation, Protection, Regeneration and Management of existing natural forests, Wildlife and their habitat and raising Site Specific Compensatory Afforestation, Penal Compensatory Afforestation etc. l The state CAMPA has so far formulated 6 Annual Plans of Operation and two Additional APO 2011-12 & Addl. APO 2013-14 so far starting with APO 2009-10. The last in this series is APO 201454-15 which is being implemented from July 2015. Addl. APO 2013-14 is being implemented from January 2015 & APO 2015-16 will be implemented from July 2016. l APO wise receipt of fund and utilization is indicated below.

APO Receipt Utilization % of (In Crores) (In Crores) Expenditure 2009-10 131.0618 124.1193 95 2010-11 140.1753 88.721 63 2011-12 169.89 120.2389 71 2011-12 6.20 - - (Additional) 2012-13 205.82 171.85 83.50 2013-14 180.00 182.46 101.37 (un spent funds from previous APOs) 2014-15 322.00 79.17 24.59 (the APO is grounded during July 2015) Total 1155.1471

ACTIVITIES OF CAMPA APO 2014-15 WHICH IS BEING UNDERTAKEN IN CURRENT YEAR (2015-16). 1. Compensatory Afforestation

l Creation of 1002.53 ha. Block Plantation and 9739.07 ha RDF plantation.

l Maintenance of Plantations raised under APO 2012-13 & 2013-14.

l Preliminary operation to take up Block Plantation over 500 ha and 4000 ha RDF during APO 2014-15.

l Other ancillary activities to be carried out for 2015-16 plantation.

43 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

2. Conservation, Regeneration & Management of Natural Forests

l Regeneration of 100000 ha of degraded Bamboo Forests.

l Bamboo Plantation over 100000 ha.

l Subsidiary Silvicultural Operation in Tmber Coupes worked during 2013-14 over 93800 ha

l Subsidiary Silvicultural Operation in Tmber Coupes worked during 2014-15 over 101000 ha

l Aided natural Regeneration (planting) over 51000 ha.

l Third year of Maintenance of 933 ha of Bald Hill plantation

l Preplanting Operation of Bald Hill Plantation over 1000 ha.

l Raising of nursery for Aided Natural Regeneration for 100000 ha.

l Carrying forwarded the plantation taken up under 13th Finance Grant Commission over 5500 ha. 3. Forest Protection

l Deployment of Forest Protection squad at 32 vulnerable theft prone locations.

l Maintenance of Control Room at Division Headquarters and Circle Headquarters.

l Deployment of 1950 Para Forest Staff at Range, Section & Beats.

l Maintenance of Forest Checking Stations. 4. Control & Prevention of Forest fire

l Deployment of 216 Fire fighting Squads in 37 Territorial Divisions.

l Maintenance of 18500 Kms Fire line.

l Procurement of fire fighting equipments in 104 unit. 5. Infrastructure

l Managerial & Logistic arrangement for 212 Ranges (not provided with vehicle)

l Managerial & Logistic arrangement for 70 Ranges (provided with vehicle)

l Strengthening of training infrastructure

l Establishment of Mega Nursery in 15 Divisions Up-gradation of permanent/Central Nursery in 24 Divisions

l One new Mega Nursery in Gh. South Division

l Establishment of One Nursery training Centre in Gh. North Division to Provide facilities for demonstration of nursery raising techniques to the Forest Guards & Foresters

l Working Plan preparation, field exercise and printing

l Electricity connection to newly created central/ permanent nurseries, office buildings & residential complexes in 7 divisions. 6. Wildlife Management

l Protection of Wildlife Habitat

44 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

l Anti depredation activities.

l Strengthening Communication

l Infrastructure Development

l Habitat Improvement & Fire Control

l Management of Protected Areas & Zoos.

l Research Activities.

l Implementation of Site Specific wildlife Management Plans.

l Implementation of Regional Wildlife Management Plan 7. The total outlay of APO 2014-15 is ` 429.58 cr., out of which ` 322.00 cr. has been received from Ad-hoc CAMPA and balance funds of ` 107.58 cr. has been carried over from previous APOs. The expenditure as on November, 2015 is around ` 80.00 cr. 8. Monitoring Mechanism All the CAMPA activities undertaken during the previous years have been uploaded on the web based portal “e-Green Watch”. A web enabled CAMPA tracker has been developed for monitoring and auto generation of physical and financial outlay. The activities undertaken are required to be monitored either by independent evaluator or by third party.

45 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

Activities of CAMPA APO 2015-16 : The CAMPA APO 2015-16 have been approved by State level Executive Committee meeting held on 22.12.2015. The activities with a financial outlay of ` 513.13 Cr to be undertaken during 2016-17 are as follows.

Component Physical Target Outlay of APO 2014-15 (Rs. in crore) Implementation of CA, Creation of Block Plantation 1537.73 Ha. & 52.94 PCA ANR 3301.28 Ha. etc. CRM of Natural Regeneration of Degraded Bamboo - 200000 260.35 Forests 2nd year maintenance of Bamboo plantation 14256 ha. ANR 46000 Ha. (2nd year maint), ANR Plantation 100000 ha 4th year Maint Bald Hill 933 Ha., P.O. for Bald Hill 1000 ha, Ama Jangal Yojana, Sacred groves for 300 sites and Unatachulla Forest Protection 32 Forest Protection squad in Vulnerable 34.23 sites in 24 divisions Wildlife Management Regional wildlife management of plan, Anti- 104.70 depredation activities, Strengthening Communication, Improvement of habitat. Infrastructure Development, Management of Zoo, Implementation of elephant mitigation plan. Research Activities. Strengthening of Crime cell, elephant cell etc. Infrastructure Recurring expenditure and completion of 54.79 Development incomplete work of Mega Nursery and Permanent Nursery Maintenance of Adaptive research, Tree Improvement 2.00 Research garden and programme and Maintenance & other research miscellaneous Expenditure activities Strengthening of GIS PCCF, Office 4.00 Cell TOTAL 513.01

46 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

Fire Protection Squad in action in Boudh Division

Elephant proof trench Interpretation Centre

Barricade at CRC in Satkosia WL Division Range level training in Malkangiri Division

47 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

Bald hill plantation, Digapahandi Range Permanent nursery at Chandaka WL

Mangrove Plantation, Rajnagar WL Rest Sheed at Harisankar Deer Park under 2012-13 (Wild Life) Bolangir Division

MEGA NURSERY AT BOLANGIR DIVISION

48 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

22. COMPENSATORY AFFORESTATION Compensatory afforestation is taken up against forest land diverted for non-forestry activities in accordance with the stipulation laid down in the diversion proposal approval. STATUS OF COMPENSATORY AFFORESTATION AS ON June 2015

Sl Description Forest land Non-forest land Total 1.Target as per ationstipul for 27395.9254 33353.0266 60748.9520 Compensatory Afforestation (in ha.) 2.Achievement under 20369.7620 28080.9303 48450.6923 Compensatory Afforestation (in ha.)

Compensatory Afforestation in Kuchita of Rourkela Forest Division

49 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

23. INFORMATION ON ACTIVITIES OF ODISHA FORESTRY SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT The aim and objective of Odisha Forestry Sector Development Project was to restore degraded forests and improve the income level of villagers by promoting sustainable forest management including JFM plantations and Community /Tribal Development, thereby improving environment and alleviating the poverty. Initially, the OFSDP was designed as a 7 year project for implementation from 2006-07 to 2012-13. However, it was subsequently extended for two years i.e. up to 2014-15 with a total cost of Rs.802.30 crores. It was operated in 10 revenue Districts of the State, namely: Angul, Balasore, Bhadrak, Deogarh, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Keonjhar, Koraput, Rayagada and Sundargarh. The different components and other interventions were executed by 11 Terrotorial and 3 Wildlife Divisions. These Divisions are Angul, Rourkela, Bonai, Deogarh, Keonjhar, Balliguda, Phulbani, Parlakhemundi, Koraput Rayagada, Jeypore, Satkosia (WL), Balasore(WL) & Bhadrak(WL). The Project organized 2370 Van Surakhya Samities (VSSs) for execution of major interventions in Joint Forest management mode in 11 territorial Forest Divisions and 56 Eco Development Committees in 3 Wildlife Divisions.

A Teak plantation in Balliguda Division Mangrove plantn. in Balasore (WL) Division

The project achieved restoration of degraded forests over 2,10,405 ha. and coastal plantations of Mangrove and Casuarina species over 2920 ha.. Apart from this, 9,497 ha. of private land of beneficiaries have been covered under farm forestry plantations and 22,177 ha. of NTFP under planting was also performed. In a nut shell, the achievement in respect of restoration of degraded forests stood more than the targets. Under Biodiversity Management component, 7 Eco tourism sites had been developed at Chhotkie and Baliput in Satkosia(WL) Division, Bichitrapur and Khadibil in Balasore (WL) Division, Mandasaru in Phulbani Division and Gandahati and Khasada in Parlakhemundi Division. Due to project interventions, there is substantial increase in footfalls of eco-tourists every year in these sites. Besides, bio-diversity of 130 Sacred Groves, being managed by respective VSS had been documented in 9 Divisions. Further proposals for development of community reserves/heritage sites at Mandargiri (Angul Division) & Kuldiha- Hadgarh Similipal Elephant Corridor had been developed and proposal submitted to the State Government and the State Biodiversity Board.

50 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

A Bathing enclosure under Entry Point Activity A Eco-tourism destination development at Bichitrapur in Phulbani Division in Balasore (WL) Division

The Entry Point Activities like establishment of VSS buildings in each project village, construction of bathing ghats, tubewells and dug wells, water harvesting structures, distribution of solar lights, repairs of forest roads, construction of new roads, distribution of tent house materials, distribution of pumps for irrigation etc. in VSS, set the momentum for implementation of the project interventions. Supporting Income Generation Activities under the project have been extended in 7358 SHGs in 2423 no. of VSS/EDCs. 70 product based clusters have been formed for carrying out intense business by SHGs. Other activities undertaken in Project villages include Income Generation Activities (IGA), which were given considerable emphasis with livelihood support of the villagers which has indirectly improved the forest cover and water table and thereby agricultural production. Each VSS was provided with revolving funds from ` 1 lakh to 2.5 lakh. The VSS give soft loans to SHGs to carry out different viable businesses. The SHG members carry out different value added business like deseeded tamarind, Siali leaf plate, turmeric powder, hill broom, incense sticks etc. The SHG groups carry out packing to these products with labelling and do marketing. The different groups collect different products and carry out business in a bulk form with big businessmen. For storage of SHG products, 42 Common Facility Centres (CFC)/storage go downs have been constructed at strategic locations of clusters under different Divisions. Under livelihood improvement programme, 1,47,119 smokeless chullhas were distributed in 1463 VSSs covering 14 Divisions. 1,10,320 Long Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLIN) have been distributed to villagers in 766 VSS for preventing dreaded Malaria. 10 nos. of Mega eye camps had been organized in Angul, Keonjhar, Satkosia (WL) and Deogarh Divisions in convergence with Kalinga Eye Hospital (KEH), Dhenkanal where 3,577 patients of different VSS had been treated. 1,199 patients under different VSS had been provided with eye glasses and 606 patients under gone Cataract Operation. 2,026 persons identified from different VSS of different DMUs have been trained under vision technician training programmes conducted by KEH. 596 health camps were organized in 453 VSS where 75,639 persons have been treated. 79 cattle camps have been organized in 70 VSS where 62,286 cattle were treated, both in convergence with State

51 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

Health/ Veterinary Deptt. and NRHM. 451 project animators were trained as Fever treatment Deports (FTD) covering 451 VSS for collection of blood samples and sending them to nearest hospitals for diagnosing Malaria. 252 Para teachers were engaged for non-formal education in villages where no schools are available in 1 km. periphery. The training of Para teachers had been organized in convergence with OPEPA.

Ama Jangala Yojana A scheme titled Ama Jangala Yojana is being implemented by the Forest and Environment Department, Government of Odisha through the Odisha Forestry Sector Development Society (OFSDS). The scheme aims at forest restoration, promotion of sustainable management of forests by strengthening participatory forest management and improvement of livelihoods of all forest depending community. The scheme will cover 7000 Vana Surakhya Samitis (VSSs) and will be implemented over a period of 6 years i.e. from 2016-17 to 2021-22 in 14 Districts of the State covering 30 Forest Divisions. Forest restoration activities will be taken up through Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) in each of the VSS. The scheme will include activities such as ground survey, demarcation and mapping, micro plan preparations, capacity building, construction of community building, livelihood support, forest restoration, support through Soil & Moisture conservation and NGO support. 2015-16 is the preparatory year. Non-Governmental organizations are selected and engaged in DMUs to assist in implementation of the interventions under Ama Jangala Yojana. Estimated cost of the project is ` 1170.02 crores and arrangement has been done for funding in convergence with CAMPA, State Plan, MGNREGS & NRLM. Catchment Treatment Plan(CATP) Sustainable Management of Catchments of Upper Kolab and Upper Indravati multi-purpose river valley projects are major concerns for the performance of these projects. Inflow of silts into the reservoirs reduces the storage capacity and thereby lifespan of the projects. The management of these catchment requires a holistic treatment including prevention of degradation of forests in the catchments areas. The inhabitants of the catchments depend on the natural resources available in the catchment. Therefore the preservation, protection and management of these catchments need urgent attention for all the stakeholders.

52 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

The Upper Indravati Catchment Project (UIP) extends over an area of around 2,64,013 ha. and is located in Koraput, Kalahandi, Rayagada & Nabarangpur Districts covering 10 CD blocks. The Upper Kolab Catchment Project (UKP) extends over an area of around 1,62,499 ha. and is located in Koraput District covering 7 CD blocks. The population in catchments comprises mostly SC & ST community. The DFO, Kalahandi (South) Division is the ex-officio Project Manager and Chief Implementing Officer of UIP and DFO Koraput Division is the ex-officio PM and CIO for UKP. Total cost of the Project is about 600 crores and project period is 7 years from 2013-14 onwards. The Project aims at treating an area of 1.39 lakh ha. in UKP and 2.28 lakh ha. in UIP. The important components of projects are afforestation, soil &water Conservation measures in the catchment, Entry Point Activity, Institution buildings, Capacity building of Stake holders, different Income Generation Activities and Livelihood improvement Programmes for the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe population living in the catchment areas. 24. ICZMP PROJECT Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project (ICZMP) is implemented in Odisha Since, September, 2010. The project is implemented in two stretches covering 170 Kms of cost line from Gopalpur to Chilika and Pradeep to Dhamara for environmental management, conservation and protection of natural resources and endangered ecosystem through 10 project executing agencies with budget provision of ` 334.86 Crores, including 10 % contribution with (of the total financial outlay) by the State Government. The project through its various activities has reached to a total of 2,37,053 benificiaries (Direct) and 7,24,525 (indirect) beneficiaries covering 158 villages in both the stretches. The project has ensured sustainable livelihood support to 9600 families directly by forming and providing alternate livelihood activities to 640 SHGs.

Diary Activities by SHG Poultry Activities by SHG

The Fisheries & ARD Department has financed 600 SHGs covering 80 villages in both the stretches to provide alternate sources of livelihood to costal fishers. 99 Solar dryers have been installed for producing hygienic dry fish. Convergence with TRIPTI /OLM, NFDB, Department of Fisheries, RWSS and Gopalpur Municipalities on various aspects has been made to aid livelihood activities. 10 producer groups of Fishery SHG have been formed as part of the convergence between ICZMP and OLM to carry forward the livelihood activities in a bigger scale.

53 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

Hygienic Dry Fish in Solar Dryer Inorder to provide an additional income to the women folk of the fisherman community, 40 SHGs have been engaged in coir activities. 5 producers groups of coir activities have been formed in Puri Districts in convergence with OLM. This programme is implemented by MSME, Department in Puri district.

Coir Activities by SHG To promote Ecotourism activities in an around Chilika lake a number of infrastructures like tourist guide centre, Food court and Handicraft centre and Entrance Plaza (Bamboo Structures), Amusement Park and Landscaping etc are created by OTDC at Badkul, Banamalipurpatna. In Mirzapur, Gabakunda & Rambha construction activities is in progress. Comprehensive Management Plans have been prepared to run all the eco tourism sites smoothly.

Jet Skis of water Sports at Barkul Eco-tourism complex at Barkul

54 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

Likewise for the first time on a pilot basis in Odisha, an intervention has been made to control coastal erosion through installation of a geo-tube embankment at Pentha, under Rajnagar block by water Resources Department. The work is likely to be completed by March, 2016.

Geotube work at Pentha

OSDMA has constructed 14 Multipurpose Cyclone Centres as a part of project implementation at 4 villages of Kendrapara, 2 villages of Ganjam and 8 villages of Puri District in consultation with the community. It provides shelter to at least 14,000 people during Natural Disasters.

Cyclone Centres

For protection of Olive Ridley turtles, Cetaceans, Estuarine crocodiles and other aquatic wildlife, the project has taken up strengthening of crocodile research and rearing centre and laboratory at Dangamal, river protection squad for estuarine crocodiles and 33 temporary camp for protection of Olive Ridley sea turtles. Plantation of mangrove/ mangrove associates in 168 hectares under Rajnagar Mangrove Forest Division have been raised and taken care by the Wildlife Wing of Forest & Environment Department and EDCs. Community based eco-tourism activities are also promoted under this component in order to reduce the dependence of locals on fisheries & forest resources. This is simultaneously enhancing the livelihood support of the community.

55 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

To expand the present monitoring mechanism of diverse bio-diversity of Chilika lake, specialized components has been taken like strengthening of the “Wetlands Researchers and Training Centre” at Chandraput, monitoring the water quality and flora – fauna of Chilika Lake by Chilika Development Authority. Five specialized studies have also been taken under this component to study rich bio-diversity of the lake. To explore and enhance the responsible tourism potential of Chilika; a “Tourism master plan” is under preparation and ten priority investment sites for development of tourism infrastructure in PPP mode has also been identified. In order to control the Coastal pollution at Paradeep, a centre for management of costal ecosystem is set up with a monitoring vessel for conducting research both on broad and offshore by Odisha State Pollution Control Board. Similarly, for systematic disposal of municipal solid waste in the growing city of Pradeep, a Solide Waste Management Project is going to be established by ICZMP through Paradeep Municipality in Bhitargarh Village of Paradeep. To restore the decaying built heritages along the coast, the Department of Culture is implementing structural and chemical conservation along with peripheral development of seven sites. Preparation of ICZM plan and Shoreline Management Plan for Odisha is in progress by consultant IPE Global Limited. This would be completed by March, 2017. The ICZM plan would be extremely useful for management of existing the natural resources as well as the development of the infrastructure in coastal zone. The Secretariat of the Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority is functioning in the premises of SPMU of ICZMP for providing prompt services to the project proponents with regard to coastal regulation zone notification, 2011. 25. FOREST IT AND GEOMATICS CENTRE (FITGC) The existing GIS Cell in the Office of the PCCF, Odisha was renamed and redesignated as the Forest Information Technology and Geomatics Centre (FITGC) on 7th of January 2014 with primary objectives such as-

l To develop, upgrade and maintain web based Management Information System for Forestry Sector in the state.

l Development, upgrade and maintain a networked office with workflow automation system.

l Procurement, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Computer Hardware and software system in the head office and guidance to field units thereof.

l Undertake survey of all Forest Blocks and land parcels recorded or deemed as forests through GPS/ETS/DGPS surveys.

l Development, maintenance and up gradation of a comprehensive database on web-based GIS application for decision support in Forest Management.

l Monitoring of Forest Cover Change periodically and land based forestry activities using Remote Sensing and GIS Technologies.

l Procurement, installation, commissioning and maintenance of all the GPS equipments of the department.

56 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

l Capacity building of selected forestry personnel to build their capabilities to handle MIS/ GIS activities in the department. The following works have been undertaken to operationalize the above objectives. 1. Official Website for the State Forest- The Official Website for the Forest Organization has been developed by FITGC in the domain name www.odishaforest.in having about 70 static and 20 dynamic WebPages hosted in the server placed at FITGC,Forest headquarters, Odisha 2. Development of dynamic web applications- Three numbers of dynamic web applications have been developed to operationalize the Monitoring and evaluation of all Forestry works, Accounts, CAMPA and HRM data of the Forest department. The names of the modules are as under- a. Forest HRMS- to Capture Personal data of employees and service records. All service books of the employees have been digitized and scanned copies are maintained for each employee in the database with facilities of adding up pages. b. CAMPA Tracker- To monitor physical and financial progress and auto-generate MPRs and QPRs of expenditure under CAMPA. c. Accounts Monitor cum Analyzer- application for monitoring and generation of accounts for all schemes beyond the ones monitored under IFMS of Directorate of Treasuries and Inspection. 3. Digitization of Forest Blocks of the whole state of Odisha- Digitization and geo- referencing of 3985 forest blocks of area about 44,71,411 ha from 1:50000 scale topo sheet based management maps have been completed. The data has been rectified over high resolution ortho image of Worldview and Cartosat satellite imagery present at ORSAC through involvement of field staff of each Forest Section of the State. 4. Wi- Fi LAN System in Aranya Bhawan- Wi- Fi LAN has been established in the office of PCCF, Odisha with enterprise UTM system and content filtering. The whole office is provided with internet over Wi-Fi at a bandwidth of 20Mbps through a dedicated leased line connection from STPI. 5. Implementation of Office Work Flow Automation System in Aranya Bhawan- A very secure and customized Office Work Flow Automation System is operational on pilot basis in Nodal, Plan and CAMPA wings of this office. Shortly it will be extended to whole of the office after customization 6. GPS PDA Procurement-600 numbers of GAGAN enabled GPS PDAs are being procured. The presently used GPS devices are not customized according to our need and there are no default lock settings for features such as time stamp and datum. Further these also do no detect SBAS GAGAN signals which decreases the accuracy. Hence customized GAGAN enabled GPS PDAs will be supplied to all the field offices for capturing data on a real time basis, preparation of map, incidence reporting through data push into the GPS-PDA server established in the data centre of FITGC and work by pulling data from the server by creation of AOI. 20 numbers of Applications are also being developed for use in the PDAs.

57 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

7. Digitization of administrative boundaries of all the Forest Divisions of the state- Administrative Boundaries of about 42 Forest Divisions are available in the GIS Lab. Admin boundaries for the rest of the divisions drawn on topo sheets are being digitized at ORSAC for rest of divisions. These will form the base layers for land based management and decision support system. 8. Monitoring of Afforestation programme from 2009 to 2012 and georeferencing of village boundaries-Plantations from 2009 to 2012 are being monitored through high resolution satellite imagery at ORSAC. 9. Setting Up of a Server Room-11 Nos of rack servers have been procured having appropriate facilities of attached storage capacity with data recovery and backup for hosting of all web dynamic applications, GPS PDA applications and server side integration, push and pull of data to and from the PDA devices, Storage of Data for CCTV, mail servers, RDBMS servers etc.These have been placed in a part of the FITGC having facilities of a mini server room that will go a long way in catering to the needs of Odisha Spatial Data Infrastructure (OSDI) for formation of a Data Dissemination Cell under Odisha State Data Policy 2015. The server room was recently inaugurated on 29.01.2016 by the PCCF, Odisha 10. Establishment of Web based Enterprise GIS functionality- The FITGC is also in the process of establishment of Enterprise GIS functionality. This will enable real time collection and uploading of spatial data through PDAs into the server. This will lessen the use of Standalone desktop GIS and help in creation of Geo-spatial database as per mandate of the State Data Policy-2015. 11. Manpower for IT &GIS activities- This office has selected Forester/FGs having B.Tech or IT Background and given them specialized training on computers, server and network management at Central Tool room and training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar. The candidates trained at CTTC will be deployed in the server room infrastructure of the FITGC. 12. Annual Maintenance Contract and Purchase of IT equipments- This Centre has taken up the task of Annual maintenance of Computers and peripherals through an approved firm by process of tender. The FITGC has also been assigned the task of procurement of IT items.

Inauguration of Forest IT and Geomatics Centre (FITGC) in Aranya Bhwan on 29.01.2016

58 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

59 Highlights of Odisha Forestry Sector - 2016

In November, 1971, the idea to observe one day in each year as ‘World Forestry Day’ was conceived by the European Confederation of Agriculture. With FAO’s endorsement, 21st day March which is the day of ‘autumnal equinox’ in the Southern Hemisphere and the ‘vernal equinox’ in the Northern Hemisphere and has the same significance in all parts of the world was designated for the said observance. Since then, this day is being celebrated world over to emphasize the value of forests and to rethink the strategies for their conservation. The day is dedicated to increase public awareness on three key facets of forestry : production, protection and recreation.

Issued by : Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Odisha

60