Working Plans
Strategic Management Directives
Zero Felling Policy
Strict prohibition of tree felling in RF and PF areas as per Ministry-approved prescriptions.
Crisis Protection
Comprehensive strategies for preventing fire outbreaks and unauthorized biotic pressure.
Species Conservation
Dedicated protection for rare, endangered, endemic, and medicinal plant varieties.
Catchment Security
Conservation of critical catchment areas and wildlife habitats within natural forests.
Ecosystem Restoration
Active plantation works in forest blanks and gaps to maintain ecological density.
Natural Cleanup
Regulated removal of wind-fallen and dead trees to maintain forest hygiene.
Reserve Forests are strategically managed through four regional working plans, each tailored to the unique topography and ecological demands of Meghalaya's districts.
- Garo Hills: 16 Reserve Forests
- Shillong Urban: 6 Protected Forests
- Jaintia Hills: 3 Reserve Forests
- Territorial: 2 Reserve Forests
Approved Management Blueprints
Jaintia Division Strategic Plan
Period: 2013-14 to 2022-23 | Approval Date: 20th August 2013
Approved by MoEF&CC Regional Office Shillong (Letter: 12-6-61/2013/RONE/WP), this plan covers three primary reserves: Narpuh Block-I RF, Narpuh Block-II RF, Saipung RF.
Administrative Revision: Mid-term revision initiated in 2018 accounted for the notification of 59.90 sq.kms as Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary.
Nongkhyllem & Umsaw Blueprints (Khasi Territorial)
Ref No: 12-1-60/2013/RONE/WP | Approval Date: 26th August 2013
Strategic management of the territorial reserves focusing on high biodiversity zones and regional ecological stability: Nongkhyllem RF, Umsaw RF.
Garo Division Integrated Plan
Reserves: 16 Reserve Forests | Bifurcation: Tura & Williamnagar
The largest regional plan covering 16 reserves, including Angrartoli, Tura Peak, Baghmara, Songsak, Darugiri, Rongrengiri, Dambu, Rewak, and Rajasimla.
Specialized management plans for the Reserves and Protected forests surrounding the capital city, ensuring urban climate resilience and water security.
- Umiam Hydel Project Water Supply Protection
- Soil Erosion Prevention & Siltation Control
- Conservation of Avian Wildlife especially Bird Habitats
- Plantation with Endemic Broad-Leaved Species