Telangana Forest Department
The Ministry of State for Forest and Environment, is a government ministry of Telangana. It is headed by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests. The primary function of this department is protection, conservation and management of forests in Telangana State.
| Telangana Atavi Sakha | |
 Save Forests Save Nation | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 2 June 2014 |
| Jurisdiction | Telangana |
| Headquarters | Hyderabad, Telangana |
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| Parent agency | Government of Telangana |
| Website | http://www.forests.telangana.gov.in |
Vegetation cover of Telangana as of 2012
Management
The Forest Department is organised in an administrative hierarchy ranging from Principal Chief Conservator of Forests to Forest Watchers, Mahouts and others.
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests
The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests is in charge of Forest Department, who must personally review, approve, and sign all significant orders, permissions, declarations and authorisations.
Protected areas
Telangana has a network of eleven sanctuaries and three national parks in the state.
Wildlife sanctuaries
Forest at Eturnagaram,Telangana
National parks
Peacocks at KBR Park
The state has three national parks.
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| Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park |
| Mrugavani National Park |
| Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park |
| Kartikey |
References
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