Overview of Territorial Wing
Territorial Wing
At the core of field execution, the Territorial Wing is primarily tasked with enforcing forest regulations, safeguarding Reserved and Protected Forests, issuing mining leases and quarry permits for minor minerals under the Meghalaya Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2016, collecting forest revenues, and regulating wood-based industries. These operational responsibilities are critical for maintaining legal oversight and sustainable utilization of the state's natural assets.
Leadership of the Territorial Wing rests with the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Head of Forest Force (PCCF & HoFF). The head is supported by senior administrative personnel, including the Chief Conservator of Forests (Territorial), and two regional supervisory officers designated as the Conservator of Forests (Territorial) for Shillong and Tura respectively.
Territorial Divisions
There are 6 (Six) Divisions, each headed by a Divisional Forest Officer:
- Divisional Forest Officer of East Khasi Hills & Ri-Bhoi Division Shillong East Khasi Hills District and Ri-Bhoi District 8667547845
- Divisional Forest Officer of Jaintia Hills Division Jowai East Jaintia Hills and West Jaintia Hills Districts 7309481071
- Divisional Forest Officer of West & South West Garo Hills Division Tura West and South West Garo Hills Districts 9436103206
- Divisional Forest Officer of East & North Garo Hills Division Williamnagar East Garo Hills District and North Garo Hills Districts 9436998824
- Divisional Forest Officer of South Garo Hills Division Baghmara South Garo Hills District 9862255176
- Divisional Forest Officer of West & South West Khasi Hills Division Nongstoin West Khasi Hills District and South West Khasi Hills District 9436998562
Territorial Wing Administrative Map
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Major Activities
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Protection of Reserved and Protected Forests from biotic and abiotic pressure through active enforcement and surveillance.
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Management of RF/PFs as per approved Working Plans and regulation of felling of trees in private and community forests per approved working schemes.
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Creation of Plantations within RFs and PFs, and maintenance of forest nurseries to meet demand of seedlings from the public.
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Implementation of key Acts: Meghalaya Forest Regulation Act 1973, Meghalaya Tree Preservation Act 1976, Forest Conservation Act 1980, and multiple environmental regulations.
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Implementation of Orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal in matters related to conservation of forests and environment.
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Granting mining leases and quarry permits under MMMCR 2016; regulation of establishment of wood based industries including Saw mills, Furniture units and Timber Depots.
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Issuing NOC and Non-forest certificates for projects, mining, roads, constructions, stone crusher, furniture units, extraction of minor minerals and various developmental projects.
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Collection of Forest Royalty and Transit Fee from forest produce and minor minerals; co-ordinating with District Administration and Police for smooth administration of Forest Laws.
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Processing of Forest Offence Reports to Judiciary; dealing with court cases on illegal felling, illegal saw mills, encroachment and facilitating clearing of wind-fallen trees on roads.
Reserved & Protected Forest Map
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