Working Plan Division
Scientific Forest Management & Inventories
Working Plan Division
The Working Plan Division is mandated with the scientific management, planning, and regulation of all Reserved Forests, Protected Forests, and community-managed landscapes across the State.
By aligning with modern national codes and geospatial technologies, the division ensures sustained yield, boundary integrity, and long-term ecological balance.
Core Activities & Responsibilities
Working Plan Formulation & Revision
Prescription and revision of Working Plans for all Reserved Forests and Protected Forests under state control in strict accordance with the National Working Plan Code, 2023.
Working Schemes for District Councils
Preparation and revision of Working Schemes for private and community-owned forests under the administrative control of the Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) of Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo Hills.
Boundary Demarcation & DGPS Surveys
Surveying and demarcation of external and internal boundaries of different forest blocks, including precision Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) surveys.
Resource Inventory Execution
Carrying out comprehensive forest and natural resource survey and inventory works across the state as entrusted for enhanced resource management.
Approved Working Plans (Latest Cycle)
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has officially approved the latest decadal Working Plans spanning 2026-27 to 2035-36:
West and South West Garo Hills (T) Division
Approved on 01.04.2026 vide MoEF&CC Letter No. 12-1-24/2025/PWPR/08-11.
South Garo Hills (SF & T) Division
Approved on 01.04.2026 vide MoEF&CC Letter No. 12-1-24/2025/PWPR/5-7.
East Khasi Hills and Ri Bhoi (T) Division
Approved on 02.04.2026 vide MoEF&CC Letter No. 12-1-22/2025/PWPR/27-29.
West and South West Khasi (SF & T) Division
Approved on 02.04.2026 vide MoEF&CC Letter No. 12-1-22/2025/PWPR/27-29.
East & North Garo Hills (T) Division
Draft working plan Approved by Standing Consultative Committee on 15.10.2026
Jaintia Hills (T) Hills
Draft working plan Approved by Standing Consultative Committee on 15.10.2026
Comprehensive Forest Inventory: Garo Hills (Private & Community Lands)
Dominant Floral Species
- Schima wallichii
- Shorea robusta
- Tectona grandis
- Callicarpa arborea
- Macaranga denticulata
- Bauhinia variegata
Resource Wealth Estimates
Highlights an estimated presence of about 4.83 crore trees with an estimated growing stock of approximately 5.12 crore cubic meters, showcasing the rich forest assets of the Garo Hills.
