Khammam Forest Department
Ensuring sustainable forest management, biodiversity conservation, and community-driven ecological development across Khammam district.
Khammam Forest District plays a crucial role in protecting forest ecosystems, conserving wildlife, and supporting sustainable livelihoods through structured forest governance and community participation.
Khammam Forest District operates under the Telangana Forest Department and is responsible for the protection, conservation, and management of forest resources within its jurisdiction.
The district consists of two territorial forest divisions:
In addition, the District Task Force Range functions under the District Forest Officer and focuses on enforcement and protection activities.
Khammam Forest District has a forest area of approximately 639.61 hectares, within a geographical area of 4,361 sq. km, covering nearly 14% of the district.
Konijerla, Raghunadhapalem, Khammam Urban, Singareni, Kamepally, Jamalapuram, Yerrupalem, Enkoor, Tallada, Penubally, and Sathupally.
The district also includes 15 Compensatory Afforestation (CA) lands, where plantation and conservation activities are being implemented.
Khammam Forest District is rich in flora and fauna, supporting diverse forest ecosystems and wildlife species.
The department continuously works towards habitat protection, biodiversity monitoring, and promoting coexistence between wildlife and communities.
Khammam Forest Department functions with a defined mandate to ensure responsible forest governance, ecological sustainability, and community engagement.
Khammam Forest District promotes eco-tourism to support conservation, awareness, and local livelihoods.
Khammam district has strong potential in wood-based industries, especially teak and non-teak products.
The district currently has 122 sawmills, supporting local markets and contributing to the regional economy.
Community participation is central to forest conservation. Through Vana Samrakshana Samithis (VSS), local communities actively contribute to protection, plantation, and sustainable livelihood initiatives.
The department follows a structured hierarchy for efficient governance:
District Forest Officer, Khammam
Forest Divisional Officer, Sathupally
Forest Divisional Officer, Khammam
Khammam Forest Department continues to work towards protecting forests, conserving biodiversity, and supporting sustainable livelihoods.
Public participation plays a vital role in achieving these goals.