Khammam Forest Department
Structured forest range administration ensuring effective protection, conservation, and management across Khammam district.
Khammam Forest District is administratively divided into designated forest ranges to ensure effective forest protection, conservation management, and field-level governance.
Each range operates under the supervision of a Range Forest Officer (RFO) and functions within defined territorial limits, covering reserved forests, protected areas, and forest-fringe villages.
Responsible for implementation of forest protection, plantation programmes, and monitoring activities within Khammam jurisdiction.
Oversees conservation programmes and forest governance activities within Sathupally region.
Implements protection measures, afforestation initiatives, and wildlife monitoring within Madhira area.
Ensures enforcement of forest laws and sustainable forest management within Kusumanchi limits.
Manages notified forest lands and supports ecological restoration efforts in Karepally region.
Conducts plantation drives, forest protection patrols, and community coordination activities within Tallada jurisdiction.
Carries out enforcement drives, anti-smuggling operations, and special forest protection activities across the district.
Handles forest boundary demarcation, land survey operations, and forest land records.
Each forest range is responsible for:
Protection of forest lands from encroachment
Prevention of illegal felling and wildlife offenses
Forest fire monitoring and response
Implementation of afforestation programmes
Wildlife habitat monitoring
Community coordination and awareness