About the Department

Ensuring sustainable forest management, biodiversity conservation, and community-based ecological development across Khammam district.

Khammam Forest District

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 division undertakes forest protection, biodiversity conservation, habitat restoration, and community-based forest management initiatives in accordance with state policies and environmental regulations.

Khammam Forest District integrates scientific forest management with field-level implementation, community participation, and ecological restoration to ensure long-term sustainability of forest ecosystems.

Our Role & Mandate

The division functions with a defined mandate to ensure responsible forest governance and environmental sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

Protection of forest lands from encroachment
Prevention of illegal felling and wildlife offences
Forest fire prevention, monitoring, and response
Implementation of afforestation programs
Wildlife habitat conservation and protection
Support to forest-dependent communities

Ecological Importance of the Division

Forests in Khammam district comprise tropical dry deciduous ecosystems, riverine vegetation, and diverse wildlife habitats that contribute significantly to ecological balance.

These forests support:

• Soil and water conservation
• Climate regulation and carbon storage
• Biodiversity preservation
• Sustainable livelihoods for forest-dependent communities

Continuous monitoring and restoration initiatives are undertaken to maintain ecological integrity.

Join Us in Strengthening Forest Conservation

Collaborative participation from citizens and institutions strengthens sustainable forest governance across the division.