Khammam Forest Department
Supporting plantation through quality saplings and nursery development.
Khammam Forest District supports plantation, ecological restoration, and community participation through quality saplings and nursery development.
The Forest Department maintains nurseries to support plantation activities, ecological restoration, and community participation.
Forest nurseries maintained by the Forest Department raise healthy saplings for plantation programmes and community greening initiatives.
Key focus includes
Native forest species
Fruit-bearing and shade plants
Quality planting material
Saplings may be used for forest plantations, roadside planting, public distribution, and community plantation programmes.
Plantation activities are carried out across forest areas and public lands to strengthen green cover and ecological balance.
Plantations are undertaken in
Reserve forest areas
Degraded and open lands
Roadside and public spaces
These programmes help support soil conservation, water retention, and greener landscapes.
Local communities actively support plantation and conservation activities.
Participation includes
Villages and local bodies
Schools and institutions
Van Samrakshana Samithis (VSS)
Community involvement helps ensure protection, care, and long-term survival of plantations.
The Forest Department undertakes plantation activities across diverse landscapes to increase green cover and improve ecological balance.
Restoration of degraded forest lands using suitable native species.
Tree planting along roads, canals, and public pathways.
Tree planting initiatives in schools, offices, and public institutions to promote environmental awareness.
Community-led plantations in villages with local participation and maintenance support.
Nursery development and plantation activities follow sustainable forestry practices to ensure healthy plant growth and long-term environmental benefits.
Key practices include:
Selection of locally suitable species
Scientific planting and seasonal planning
Regular maintenance and protection
Focus on long-term survival and growth
These practices ensure healthy plantations with lasting environmental benefits.
Through continuous nursery development and planned plantation programmes, the Khammam Forest District remains committed to building a greener, healthier, and climate-resilient environment for future generations.
| Sl.No. | Name of the Officer | Designation | Contact Number | Email ID | Revenue Mandals covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri R.Srinivasa Rao | Forest Range Officer, District Task Force, Khammam | 8886411152 | frotaskforcekmm@gmail.com | Entire District area and all mandals covered under Task Force Range |
| 2 | Sri B. Balaraju | Forest Range Officer, Khammam | 9398682344 | frokhammam@gmail.com |
1. Khammam Urban 2. Chintakani 3. Raghunadhapalem 4. Konijerla |
| 3 | Sri Srinivas Reddy | Forest Range Officer, Madhira | 9490022021 | fromadhira@gmail.com |
1. Madhira 2. Yerrupalem 3. Bonakal |
| 4 | Sri P.Srinivasa Rao | Forest Range Officer, Kusumanchi | 7989096067 | frokusumanchi@gmail.com |
1. Khammam Rural 2. Tirumalayapalem 3. Kusumanchi 4. Nelakondapally 5. Mudigonda mandals |
| 5 | Sri P.Eppa Predatus | Forest Range Officer, Karepally | 7993722791 | frokarepally@gmail.com |
1. Singareni 2. Kamepally |
| 6 | Smt. G.Uma | Forest Range Officer, Tallada | 8639076304 |
1. Tallada 2. Wyra 3. Enkoor Part 4. Penubally Part |
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| 7 | Smt. P. Snehalatha | Forest Range Officer, Sathupally | 9246999936 | frosathupally@gmail.com |
1. Sathupally 2. Penubally Part 3. Vemsoor mandals |
| 8 | Vacant | Forest Range Officer, Land & Survey, Sathupally | - | - |