Khammam Forest Department
Ensuring sustainable forest management, biodiversity conservation, and community-driven ecological development across Khammam district.
Khammam Forest District plays a crucial role in protecting forest ecosystems, conserving wildlife, and supporting sustainable livelihoods through structured forest governance and community participation.
Khammam Forest District operates under the Telangana Forest Department and is responsible for the protection, conservation, and management of forest resources within its jurisdiction.
The district consists of two territorial forest divisions:
In addition, the District Task Force Range functions under the District Forest Officer and focuses on enforcement and protection activities.
Khammam Forest District has a significant forest area contributing to the ecological balance and biodiversity of the region. The district is characterized by diverse forest types, natural landscapes, and forest-dependent communities.
The total forest area of the district is approximately 639.61 sq. kilometers, supporting rich flora and fauna and playing a vital role in environmental sustainability.
Forest areas in the district include reserve forests, protected forests, and open forest regions, which contribute to biodiversity conservation, soil protection, and climate regulation.
Khammam Forest District is rich in flora and fauna, supporting diverse forest ecosystems and wildlife species.
The department continuously works towards habitat protection, biodiversity monitoring, and promoting coexistence between wildlife and communities.
Khammam Forest Department functions with a defined mandate to ensure responsible forest governance, ecological sustainability, and community engagement.
Khammam Forest District promotes eco-tourism to support conservation, awareness, and local livelihoods.
Khammam district has strong potential in wood-based industries, especially teak and non-teak products.
The district currently has 122 sawmills, supporting local markets and contributing to the regional economy.
Community participation is central to forest conservation. Through Vana Samrakshana Samithis (VSS), local communities actively contribute to protection, plantation, and sustainable livelihood initiatives.
The department follows a structured hierarchy for efficient governance:
District Forest Officer, Khammam
Forest Divisional Officer, Sathupally
Forest Divisional Officer, Khammam
Khammam Forest Department continues to work towards protecting forests, conserving biodiversity, and supporting sustainable livelihoods.
Public participation plays a vital role in achieving these goals.