Functions
- Scientific Management of existing public forest estates to maximize production of wood minor forest produce and to create new forest resources.
- Promotion of social/farm forestry on private lands.
- Establishment of amenity forests and recreational parks.
- Raising of tree plantations for strategic purposes in consultation with the National Sub-Committee on Defence Planting.
- Education of the public for tree planting and provision of technical and advisory services on matters of aforestation to the people and other Government Department.
- Regional research in various disciplines of forestry, wildlife, sericulture and fisheries.
- Implementation of various provisions of Forest Act and rules framed there under.
- Service matters except those entrusted to S& GAD Department.
- Management of Zoological gardens and promotion of wildlife.
- Prevention of poachers.
- Protection of wildlife by involving community organizations.
- Provision of facilities for trophy hunting in the community protected areas.
- Administration of laws relating to environmental protection.
- Preparation of environmental policy.
- Coordinate environmental policies and programme nationally.
- Provide information and education to the public on environmental matters.
- Identify the needs for legislation in the environmental field.
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Mr. Khadim Hussain,
Secretary,
Gilgit-Baltistan Secretariat, Gilgit
Ph: 0092 5811 920173
Fax: 0092 5811 920511
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