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ANNUAL ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 2017-18

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contentsChapter 1

Introduction............................................................................................................... 4

Chapter 2

The Department ........................................................................................................ 5

Chapter 3

Status of Forest ..................................................................................................... 13

Chapter 4

Management of Forests ......................................................................................... 19

Chapter 5

Protection of Forest .............................................................................................. 23

Chapter 6

Forest Policy............................................................................................................. 25

Chapter 7

Forestry Research ................................................................................................... 26

Chapter 8

Wildlife Conservation and Managment ............................................................. 28

Chapter 9

Working Plan Division ............................................................................................. 35

Chapter 10

Forest Operation ...................................................................................................... 37

Chapter 11

Training and Capacity Building ............................................................................ 41

Chapter 12

Biodiversity................................................................................................................ 44

Chapter 13

Constitutional provisions ..................................................................................... 47

Chapter 14

Forest Plantation ................................................................................................... 50

Chapter 15

Nagaland Forest Managment Project-JICA ...................................................... 53

Chapter 16

Right to Information Act 2005 ............................................................................. 55

Chapter 17

Annual Plan ................................................................................................................ 56

Chapter 18

Financial Result ....................................................................................................... 57

Photo gallery ........................................................................................................... 59


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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

The State of Nagaland is located in the extreme northeastern region of India with its capital at Kohima. The State has common boundaries with Myanmar in the East, State of Assam in the West, Arunachal Pradesh and part of Assam in the North and with Manipur in the South. It lies between 93º 20ºE and 95º15ºE Longitude and between 25º6º and 27º4ºN Latitude.

Although the State has a geographical area of only 16,579 sq.kms, the land is lush with luxuriant forest, rolling mountains, enchanting valleys and swift flowing streams and rivers making the landscape beautiful. The altitude varies from 200 meters in the plains to 3,840 meters in the hills.

The inhabitants of Nagaland are tribal having distinctive dialect and culture. The State’s population is predominantly rural with about 71% of its population living in villages.

The State is comprised of 11 administrative districts with 74 blocks and 1428 inhabited villages. Each district is inhabited with one or more tribes thereby imparting to it a distinct linguistic, cultural, traditional and socio-political characteristic.

The climate of the state varies from Subtropical, Tropical to Temperate. The terrain is predominantly hilly and is covered by a rich and varied floral and faunal assemblage. It forms part of one of the 35 biodiversity hot spots of the world, i.e., the Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot.

1.2 STATE AT GLANCE

Population 19,80,602 (Census 2011)

Capital Kohima (1,444 meters above Mean Sea Level)

DistrictsKohima, Mokokchung, Tuensang, Mon, Wokha, Phek,Zunheboto, Dimapur, Peren, Kiphire and Longleng

Average Rainfall 2,500mm

Highest PeakSaramati in Kiphire District (3,840metres above MeanSea Level)

Main Rivers Dhansari, Doyang, Dikhu,Melak, Tizu and Zungki

Decennial Population Growth -0.47 % (Census 2011)

Density of Population per sq. km. 119 persons (Census 2011)

Literacy Rate 80.11% (Census 2011)


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CHAPTER 2 THE DEPARTMENT

2.1 ADMINISTRATION:The Department is headed by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Head of Forest Force and is an officer

belonging to the Indian Forest Service (IFS) notified vide Government Notification No. FOR/COURT-7/2011, Dated 07/02/2013. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & HOFF is assisted by other two (2) Principal Chief Conservators of Forests (PCCF’s), and are designated as PCCF & Chief Wildlife Warden and PCCF(Wildlife, Biodiversity & Administration), and three (3) Additional Principal Chief Conservators of Forests (APCCF’s), namely Addl. PCCF(Territorial), Addl. PCCF(Development & Planning) and Addl. PCCF (Environment and Climate Change). They are in turn assisted by two (2) Chief Conservators of Forests (CCF’s), namely CCF (Environment, Biodiversity and Research) and CCF (Monitoring & Evaluation). There are two (2) Conservators of Forests, namely Conservator of Forests (Publicity &Training) & Conservator of Forests (Headquarters), two (2) Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCFs) and two(2) Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACFs) attached to the PCCF’s office.

2.2 THE CIRCLES:There are Two Territorial circles headed by Conservators of Forest (CF’s), namely Conservator of Forests, Northern

Territorial Circle (CF, NTC) and Conservator of Forests, Southern Territorial Circle (CF, STC) with their headquarters at Mokokchung and Kohima respectively. The CF (NTC) has jurisdiction over the divisions of Mon, Tuensang, Longleng, Kiphire, Mokokchung and Zunheboto Divisions while CF (STC) has jurisdiction over Kohima, Dimapur, Phek, Wokha, Peren, Social Forestry and Doyang Plantation Divisions.

In addition to these two Conservator of Forests posted in Territorial Circles, there two more Conservators of Forests, namely Conservator of Forests (Research, Planning and Utilization) headquartered at Dimapur, and CF (Wildlife & Biodiversity) and Field Director (Intangki National Park) attached to the Chief Wildlife Warden’s Office at Dimapur.

2.3 DIVISIONS:There are nineteen Forest Divisions in the Department, of which eleven are Territorial Divisions namely Mon,

Tuensang, Mokokchung, Zunheboto, Kohima, Dimapur, Phek, Wokha Longleng Kiphire and Peren Divisions and six are Functional Divisions which include Social Forestry Division, Working Plan Division and Silviculture Division in Kohima, and the Forest Utilization Division and the State Environment and Forestry Training School (SEFTI), at Dimapur and the Doyang Plantation Division at Wokha. In addition to these, there are two wildlife Divisions, namely Dimapur Wildlife Division and Kiphire Wildlife Division functioning under the jurisdiction of Chief Wildlife Warden, Nagaland, Dimapur.

Territorial Divisions are headed by Divisional Forest Officers (DFOs) and Functional Divisions are headed by Deputy Conservator of Forest (DCFs), whilst the Wildlife Divisions are headed by Wildlife Wardens. The State Environment & Forestry Training Institute (SEFTI) is headed by a Director in the rank of DCF.


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2.4 DIVISIONS, RANGES AND BEATS UNDER NORTHERN TERRITORIAL CIRCLE:

a) Mokokchung Division:Ranges Independent Beats Dependent Beats

1. Mokokchung Hq 1. Mangkolemba 1. Kobulong2. Tuli 2. Chantongya (attached to Mokokchung Range)3. Longchem 3. Changchang4. Longtho

b) Tuensang Division:Ranges Independent Beats Dependent Beats

1. Tuensang Hq. Pungro (attached to Kiphire Range)2. Noklak Shamator (attached to Tuensang Range)3. Longkhim NIL Chingmie (attached to Tuensang Range)

Noksen (attached to Tuensang Range)

c) Zunheboto Division:

Ranges Independent Beats Dependent Beats

1. Zunheboto Hq. 1. Aghunato2. Suruhoto 2. Atoizu3. Satakha 3. V.K NIL4. Akuluto5. Pughoboto

d) Mon Division:


1. Namsa 1. Logshen2. Naginimora 2. Longching

NIL3. Mon Hq. 3. Aboi4. Tobu

e) Longleng Division:Ranges Independent Beats Dependent Beats

1. Longleng Nil Nil2. Sitap Nil Nil

f) Kiphire Division:Ranges Independent Beats Dependent Beats

1. Kiphire Nil Nil


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2.5 DIVISIONS, RANGES AND BEATS UNDER SOUTHERN TERRITORIAL CIRCLE:

a) Kohima Division:

Ranges Independent Beats Dependent Beats1. Kohima Hq. 1. Jakhama2. Chiephobozou

NIL(attached to Kohima Range)

3. Tseminyu2. Sechü Zubza

(attached to Kohima Range)

b) Dimapur Division:

Ranges IndependentBeats Dependent Beats

1. Dimapur Hq. 1. Medziphema2. Rangapahar 2. Piphema3. Chumukedima NIL4. Niuland5. Kuhuboto

c) Peren Division:


1. Peren Hq. 1. Athibung2. Jalukie 2. Khelma3. Ntu 3. Nsong4. Ngaulwa (Heningkunglwa) NIL5. Tening6. Mbaulwa7. Rubber unit (HQ Jalukie)

d) Phek Division:


1. Phek 1. Khezakheno Sekruzu (attached to Chazouba range)2. Chazouba 2. Chizami3. Meluri 3. Phungkhuri4. Pfutsero

e) Wokha Division:Ranges Independent Beats Dependent Beats

1. Wokha HQ 1. Doyang2. Merapani 2. Changpang Nil3. Baghty 3. Liphayan


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f) Doyang Plantation Division, WokhaRanges Independent Beats Dependent Beats

1. Doyang Afforestation Range Nil Nil

g) Social Forestry Division, KohimaRanges Independent Beats Dependent Beats

Social Forestry Range, Kohima Nil Nil

2.6 WILDLIFE WING:

a) Wildlife Division, Dimapur:


1. Intangki A 1. KhelmaNil

2. Intangki B

b) Wildlife Division, Kiphire:


Nil Nil Nil

2.7. DIVISIONS UNDER FUNCTIONAL CIRCLE

a) Silviculture Division, Kohima1. Kohima Range2. Dimapur3. Mokokchung Range

b) Working Plan Division, Kohima1. Kohima Range

c) State Environment & Forestry Training Institute (SEFTI), Dimapur

d) Forest Utilization Division, Dimapur1. Forest Utilization Range, Dimapur

2.8 WILDLIFE DIVISIONS: (With district wise jurisdiction)

a) Dimapur Wildlife Division

1. Dimapur District2. Kohima District3. Mokokchung District4. Wokha District5. Zunheboto District6. Peren District


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b) Kiphire Wildlife Division:

1. Kiphire District2. Tuensang District3. Mon District4. Phek District

2.9 SANCTUARIES, NATIONAL PARKS AND ZOOLOGICAL PARKSa) Kiphire : Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary

b) Mon : Singphan Wildlife Sanctuary

c) Kohima : Puliebadze Wildlife Sanctuary d) Peren : Intangki National Park

e) Dimapur : Nagaland Zoological Park, Rangapahar

2.10 INDIAN FOREST SERVICE CADRE

The Cadre Strength of Indian Forest Service in Nagaland was revised to 45 vide Government of India’s Notification dated 27.02.2017

The present and proposed strength is:

1. Senior duty post : 282. Central deputation reserve @ 20% of 1 : 5

3. SDR @ 25% of 1 : 7

4. Training reserve @ 3.5 % of 1 : 1

5. Leave reserve and junior posts @ 16.5 % of 1 : 4

Total : 45

From these 45 posts:

1. Posts to be filled by promotion under IFS (Recruitment Rules) 1966 @ 33 1/3 % of 1+2+3+4 : 13

2. Post to be filled by Direct recruitment : 32

Total : 45


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2.11 POSTING OF INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTMENTThe posting of IFS Officers in the Department is as shown below:

*RR-regular recruit; PR-Promote recruit.

Sl.No. Name of the officer Designation Source of Recruitment

Date of present posting

1 Shri I. Panger Jamir PCCF & HoFF, Nagaland RR 01.07.2016

2 Shri. S.P. Tripathi PCCF & CWLW RR 01.03.2014

3 Shri Rajat S. Pal PCCF (Wildlife, Bio- diversity & Administration) RR 01.01.2016

6 Shri Dharmendra Prakash Addl. PCCF (Development & Planning) RR 22.08.2016

7 Shri Wepretso Addl. PCCF (Environment & Climate Change) PR 01.10.2015

8 Shri Ved Pal Singh CCF (Monitoring & Evaluation) RR 27.05.2016

9 M. Senthil Kumar Posting Awaiting RR 08.01.2018

10 Shri Supongnukshi Ao CCF (Environment, Biodiversity & Research) RR 10.05.2016

11 Shri Temjenyabang Jamir CF (Publicity & Training) RR 15.02.2014

12 Shri Y.M. Jami CF (NTC) & CF (HQ) PR 01.06.2016

13 Dr. N. Senthil kumar CF (RPU) RR 06.11.2017

14 Shri. Sidramappa MC DFO, Kohima RR 29.08.2011

15 Shri. Imtiwabang FUO, Dimapur PR 04.06.2016

16 Ms. Rongsenlemla DFO, Kohima RR 07.06.2017

17 Shri. T. N. Jamir Imchen DFO, Mokokchung PR 15.02.2014

18 Smt Caroline Angami Wildlife Warden, Dimapur PR 02.07.2015

19 Shri T. Aochuba DFO, Mon RR 11.02.2014

20 Shri Hukato Chishi DCF, SEFTI PR 13.02.2014

21 Shri Raj Priy Singh DCF (HQ), Kohima RR 04.03.2014

22 Mrs. Zuthunglo Patton DFO, Wokha RR 02.06.2016

23 Mrs Sentitula Pongen DFO, Peren RR 07.06.2017

24 Shri Kehise Angami DCF, Attached to CF (RPU) PR 14.10.2015

25 Shri K. Ihevi Awomi DFO, Dimapur PR 17.07.2015

26 Shri Samom Khelen Singh Working Plan Officer, Kohima RR 09.06.2017

27 Ms. Lhinghoikim Touthang Silviculturist, Kohima RR 08.06.201728 Dr. Zupeni Tsanglai DFO, Tuensang RR 06.06.201729 Shri Rajesh Kumar DFO, Kiphire RR 09.06.2017

30 Shri Prabhat Kumar DCF, Doyang Plantation Division RR 07.06.2017


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31 Shri Suman Sivashankar Sivachar W.M Wildlife Warden, Kiphire RR 09.06.201732 Shri Rajkumar M. ACF Attached Officer to CWLW Office RR 12.06.2017

33 Shri Dinesh Honmane Vasantrao ACF Attached Officer to PCCF & HoFF Office RR 12.06.2017

2.12 POSTING OF SENIOR STATE FOREST SERVICE (SFS) OFFICERS IN THE STATE FOREST DEPARTMENT

Sl. No. Name of the Officer Name of the Post Date of present posting

1 Shri Tokaho Kinimi DFO, Zunheboto 31.07.2015

2 Shri Velatso Demo DFO, Phek 22.02.2016

3 Shri Biezo Suokhrie DFO, Longleng 22.06.2017

2.13 IFS OFFICERS ON DEPUTATION:The following IFS officers are currently on deputation:

Sl. No. Name of Office Date of Commencement of Deputation

Present Posting

1 Shri. L. Kire 06.11.2004 Principal Secretary DoEF&CC, Govt.ofNagaland, Kohima

2 Shri. Hemant K. Bhaskar 23.06.2016 On Central Deputation to National Tiger Conservation Authority.

3 Dr. Ramesh K. Aima 20.08.2017 Chairman, Nagaland Pollution Control Board4 Shri. Meyipokyim 08.06.2017 (from Govt.

of Maharashtra)Addl. PCCF (Territorial) Nagaland

5 Dr. Keneilhoutuolie Miachieo

06.10.2016 (From Govt of Chattisgarh)

Conservator of Forest (STC)

2.14 STRENGTH OF NAGALAND FOREST DEPARTMENT AS ON 01.03.2018Sl. No Executive Posts No. of Post Sl. No Technical Posts No. of post12345678910111213

PCCF & HoFFPCCFAddl. PCCFCCFCFDCFACFForest RangersDy. RangersForester-IForester-IIForest GuardsGame Watchers

01020302041319524814311442114

123456789101112

DraftsmanCinema OperatorSurveyorChargemanElectricianKiln OperationFitter cum MechanicTreatment Plan OperatorBoiler DriverAsst. Physical InstructorBlacksmithMechanic Helper

120101010203010206010101

Total 836 Total 32


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Sl. No. Ministerial Post No. of Post Sl. no. Other Post No. of post1234567891011121314

RegistrarOffice Suptdt.Sr.Accountant OfficerAsst. Suptdt.H.AU.D.AAccountant (Distt).L.D.A/Range Asst.Stenographer Gr-IStenographer Gr-IIStenographer Gr-IIITypistTime KeeperTelly Clerk

0106010613441477010502140101

123456789101112131415161718192021222324

Asst. LibrarianDriverOffice PeonChowkidarForest MaliMahoutDak RunnerStore KeeperHandy ManGangmateHammermanGangmanDuftrySweeperDispensary/CompounderPharmacistAttendantsHostel CookLaboratory AssistantPhotographerSystem AnalystOrderly PeonAnimal AttendantGrass Cutter

015340591202080207010116010301010203010102010202

Total 186 Total 222


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CHAPTER 3 STATUS OF FORESTS 3.1. STATUS OF FORESTS AS ON 01.03.2018

Out of the State’s geographical area of 16 ,579 Sq.Km., forests occupy an area of approximately 8629 Sq.Kms, i.e.,52.04%. The break up is as follows:

3.2. AREAS UNDER DIFFERENT LAND USE IN NAGALAND:

CHAPTER 3 STATUS OF FORESTSSTATUS OF

3.1. STATUS OF FORESTS AS ON 01.03.2018

Out of the State’s geographical area of 16 ,579 Sq.Km., forests occupy an area of approximately 8629 Sq.Kms, i.e.,52.04%. The break up is as follows:

Legal Status

Forest Area % of Total % of Total

(Sq.Kms.) Forest Area Geographical Area

a). Government owned Forests:

1. Reserved Forests & 264.28 3.06% 1.59%

Wildlife Sanctuaries*

2. Protected Forests 34.69 0.40% 0.40%

3.Purchased Forests 192.47 2.20% 2.20%

b). Government controlled

(Private owned) Forests:

5. Protected Forest 516.79 5.98% 3.1171%

c). Village Owned Forests:

6. Virgin Forests 4778.27 55.40% 28.8212%

7. Degraded Forest 2842.80 32.90% 17.1467%

Total (a+b+c) 8629.30 100.00% 52.0442%

d). OWNERSHIP

i) State Government 1008.23 11.70% 6.00%

ii) Private/Community 7621.07 88.30% 46.00%

Total 8629.30 100.00% 52.00%

*(Wildlife Sanctuaries - 202.02 2.31% 2.31%)


Classification Area (in Sq./Km.)

Forest 8629.30

Land under Agriculture use 278.62

Land under miscellaneous tree

Crops and grooves 1242.52

Cultivable wasteland 725.34

Cultivable non-forest area (CNFA) 3214.00

Net area sown 1867.00

3.3. a) PURCHASED FORESTS:

Since the area under Government forest in the state is limited, the Department has purchased some forest land from Private Owners to take up plantations and Biodiversity Conservation.

The total Land Purchased by the Department is approximately 192.47 sq. kms. District-wise area of land purchased by the Department is indicated below:

Sl.No. Division Total area (in Km2) 1 Dimapur 8.1238

2 Wokha 6.9312

3 Zunheboto 0.4000

4 Phek 7.6159

5 Peren 2.6700

6 Kohima 39.2601

7 Mon 73.4505

8 Mokokchung 45.4879

9 Tuensang 85.6969

Total 192.4673

(Source: Departmental Records)


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3.3. PURCHASED FORESTS:


The total Land Purchased by the Department is approximately 192.47 sq. kms. District-wise area of land pur-chased by the Department is indicated below:


Classification Area (in Sq./Km.)

Forest 8629.30

Land under Agriculture use 278.62

Land under miscellaneous tree

Crops and grooves 1242.52

Cultivable wasteland 725.34

Cultivable non-forest area (CNFA) 3214.00

Net area sown 1867.00

3.3. a) PURCHASED FORESTS:


The total Land Purchased by the Department is approximately 192.47 sq. kms. District-wise area of land purchased by the Department is indicated below:

Sl.No. Division Total area (in Km2) 1 Dimapur 8.1238

2 Wokha 6.9312

3 Zunheboto 0.4000

4 Phek 7.6159

5 Peren 2.6700

6 Kohima 39.2601

7 Mon 73.4505

8 Mokokchung 45.4879

9 Tuensang 85.6969

Total 192.4673


3.4 RECORDED FOREST AREA

The recorded forest area of the state is 8629.30 sq.km which is 52% of its geographical area. The Reserved Forests constitute 3.06%, Protected Forests 5.51% and Unclassed Forest constitute 93.56%.‘3.5 PROTECTED AREA

Nagaland has one National Park and three Wildlife Sanctuaries covering 222 Sq.Km which constitutes 1.34% of the State’s geographical area.

3.6 FOREST COVER

Based on interpretation of satellite data pertaining to Oct-Dec 2015 the forest cover of the state is 12,489 Sq.km which is 75.33% of the State’s geographical area. In terms of forest canopy density classes, the State has 1,279 Sq.km area under very dense forest, 4,587 Sq.km are under moderately dense forest and 6,623 Sq.km under open forest. District-wise forest cover in different canopy density classes along with the changes compared to updated 2015 As-sessment and scrub are given in Table below



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District-wise Forest Cover (Area in km2)

Geographical Area

2017 Assessment

District

Very Dense Forest

Mod. Dense Forest

Open Forest

Total % of GA Change scrub

Dimapur TH 927 24 163 402 589 63.54 0 6 Kiphire 1,130 152 285 398 835 73.89 -53 62 Kohima TH 1,463 132 381 673 1,186 81.07 -39 58 Longleng 562 0 127 248 375 66.73 -20 34 Mokokchung TH 1,615 2 504 816 1,322 81.86 -20 29 Mon TH 1,786 32 434 741 1,207 67.58 -59 95 Peren 1,651 137 659 642 1,438 87.1 -32 56 Phek TH 2,026 274 643 707 1,624 80.16 -57 68

Tuensang TH 2,536 441 554 678 1,673 65.97 -99 32 Wokha TH 1,628 1 468 837 1,306 80.22 -33 8 Zunhebto TH 1,255 84 369 481 934 74.42 -38 55 Grand Total 16,579 1,279 4,587 6,623 12,489 75.33 -450 503

(Source: State of Forest Report 2017)

Comparison with the previous assessment showed a loss of 450 Sq.km of forest cover.

3.7 FOREST COVER CHANGE MATRIX (Area in km2)

class 2017 Assessment ISFR

VDF MDF OF Scrub NF 2015 updated

Very Dense Forest 1,277 0 0 0 7 1,284

Moderately Dense Forest 2 4,575 11 2 100 4,690

Open Forest 0 12 6,448 13 492 6,965

Scrub 0 0 76 476 65 617

Non-Forest 0 0 88 12 2,923 3,023

Total ISFR 2017 1,279 4,587 6,623 503 3,587 16,579

Net Change -5 -103 -342 -114 -564


District-wise Forest Cover (Area in km2)

Geographical Area

2017 Assessment

District

Very Dense Forest

Mod. Dense Forest

Open Forest

Total % of GA Change scrub

Dimapur TH 927 24 163 402 589 63.54 0 6 Kiphire 1,130 152 285 398 835 73.89 -53 62 Kohima TH 1,463 132 381 673 1,186 81.07 -39 58 Longleng 562 0 127 248 375 66.73 -20 34 Mokokchung TH 1,615 2 504 816 1,322 81.86 -20 29 Mon TH 1,786 32 434 741 1,207 67.58 -59 95 Peren 1,651 137 659 642 1,438 87.1 -32 56 Phek TH 2,026 274 643 707 1,624 80.16 -57 68

Tuensang TH 2,536 441 554 678 1,673 65.97 -99 32 Wokha TH 1,628 1 468 837 1,306 80.22 -33 8 Zunhebto TH 1,255 84 369 481 934 74.42 -38 55 Grand Total 16,579 1,279 4,587 6,623 12,489 75.33 -450 503


Comparison with the previous assessment showed a loss of 450 Sq.km of forest cover.


class 2017 Assessment ISFR

VDF MDF OF Scrub NF 2015 updated

Very Dense Forest 1,277 0 0 0 7 1,284

Moderately Dense Forest 2 4,575 11 2 100 4,690

Open Forest 0 12 6,448 13 492 6,965

Scrub 0 0 76 476 65 617

Non-Forest 0 0 88 12 2,923 3,023

Total ISFR 2017 1,279 4,587 6,623 503 3,587 16,579

Net Change -5 -103 -342 -114 -564



The main reasons for the decrease in forest cover are Shifting Cultivation and other biotic pressure on forest lands


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3.8 ALTITUDE ZONE-WISE FOREST COVERForest cover of the State in different altitude zones is given in Table below:


3.8 ALTITUDE ZONE-WISE FOREST COVER

Forest cover of the State in different altitude zones is given in Table below:

Altitude Zone-wise Forest Cover (Area in km2)

Altitude Zone VDF MDF OF Total

0-500m 0 1,008 1,942 3,145

500-1000m 9 1,304 2,366 3,832

1000-2000m 566 2,029 2,222 4,986

2000-3000m 690 239 91 983

Above 3000m 14 7 2 20

Total 1,279 4,587 6,623 12,489

(Based on SRTM, Digital Elevation Model)

3.9

TREE COVER

The forest and tree cover of the State is presented in Table below

Forest and Tree Cover (Area in km2)

Category Area % of Geographical Area

Tree Cover 379 2.29

Forest Cover 12,489 75.33

Forest and Tree Cover 12,868 77.62


3.10 GROWING STOCK

The growing stock as per the State of Forest Report 2017 is presented in Table below:

(in million cum’s)

Forest TOF Total 36.899 11.425 48.334






0-500m 0 1,008 1,942 3,145

500-1000m 9 1,304 2,366 3,832

1000-2000m 566 2,029 2,222 4,986

2000-3000m 690 239 91 983

Above 3000m 14 7 2 20

Total 1,279 4,587 6,623 12,489


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TREE COVER




Tree Cover 379 2.29




3.10 GROWING STOCK



Forest TOF Total 36.899 11.425 48.334






0-500m 0 1,008 1,942 3,145

500-1000m 9 1,304 2,366 3,832

1000-2000m 566 2,029 2,222 4,986

2000-3000m 690 239 91 983

Above 3000m 14 7 2 20

Total 1,279 4,587 6,623 12,489


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TREE COVER




Tree Cover 379 2.29




3.10 GROWING STOCK



Forest TOF Total 36.899 11.425 48.334

3.9 TREE COVER The forest and tree cover of the State is presented in Table below

3.10 GROWING STOCKThe growing stock as per the State of Forest Report 2017 is presented in Table below:


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3.11 LAND PURCHASED FOR NPPC, TULI

The Forest Department had purchased lands measuring 12,712.024 Ha in different years for raising bamboo planta-tion for supply of raw material to the NPPC, Tuli.

3.11 LAND PURCHASED FOR NPPC, TULI

The Forest Department had purchased lands measuring 12,712.024 Ha in different years

for raising bamboo plantation for supply of raw material to the NPPC, Tuli.

Sl. Name/Location of land

Year of Areas in Acre Area (in Ha)

No. Purchased

1 Wangla –I 1976-77 2055.000 831.630

2 Wangla –II & III 1976-77 4278.000 1731.248

3 Wangla – IV 1977-78 490.000 198.196

4 Naginimora-Hodhodi 1976-77 2983.000 1207.179

5 Jaboka 1976-77 5293.000 2142.004

6 Wanching 1976-77 1667.000 674.612

7 Lapa 1977-78 700.000 283.280

8 Borakangtsung – II 1976-77 1710.000 692.013

9 Borakangtsung – I 1977-78 1092.000 441.917

10 Wamaken 1976-77 770.000 311.608

11 Molungyimsen 1976-77 1566.000 638.738

12 Yimjenkimong 1976-77 490.000 198.300

13 Japu 1976-77 1019.000 412.375

14 Lirmen 1977-78 1060.000 428.967

15 Akhoia & Asangma 1977-78 600.000 242.812

16 Changdang 1977-78 628.000 254.143

17 Merangkong 1976-77 1908.000 772.141

18 Namsang 1977-78 1086.000 439.489

19 Seithekima 1981-82 1038.000 419.940

20 Chumukedima – I 1988-89 769.000 311.204

21 Chumukedima – II 1988-89 198.000 80.128

Total 12712.024

3.12 FOREST TYPES IN NAGALAND:

Though Nagaland is a small State, it has been endowed with a wide variety of Forest Types on account of its unique geographic location and wide range of physiographic terrain. The following forest types are found in the State (as per classification by Champion &Seth)

3.12 FOREST TYPES IN NAGALAND:Though Nagaland is a small State, it has been endowed with a wide variety of Forest Types on account of its unique

geographic location and wide range of physiographic terrain. The following forest types are found in the State (as per classification by Champion &Seth)

a)Northern Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest (1B): These forests once covered the Namsa-Tizit area but now only a small vestige is found in the Zankam area. It is found only in Mon District. The dominant species in this type of forest are Hollong (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus), Makai (Shorea assamica), Nahor (Mesua ferrea) etc.


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b) Northern Tropical Semi Evergreen Forest (2B): These types of forests are found in the foothills of Assam-Nagaland border in Mokokchung, Wokha and Kohima Districts. The species that make up these forests are similar to those of the Northern Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests. The only difference is that in the former case the evergreen species dominate though there are deciduous species like Bhelu (Tetrameles nudiflora), Paroli (Stereospermum chelonoides), Jutuli (Altingia excelsa) etc, whereas in the present case, the number of evergreen species decreases and the deciduous species are more in number.

c) Northern Sub-Tropical Broad Leaved Wet Hill Forest (8B/C1): These types of forests are found in the hill areas below 1800m and above 500m in all the districts of Nagaland. The wet evergreen species are conspicuous by their absence and the dominant species are mostly semi-deciduous. Some of the important timber species in this type are – Koroi (Abelmoschus), Pomas (Chukrasia), Sopas (Magnolia), Gamari (Gmelina), Hollock (Terminalia), Sam (Betula nigra), Am (Mangifera), Badam (Prunus), Betula etc.

d) Northern Sub-Tropical Pine Forest (9/C2): These types of forests are found in hills with elevation of 1000m to 1500m in parts of phek and tuensang Districts of Nagaland. Pine is the dominant species, and is found mixed with Quercus, Schima, Prunus, Betula and Rhododendron.

e) Northern Montane Wet- temperate Forest (11B): These types of forests are found on the higher reaches of the tallest mountains (above 2500m) like saramati and Dzṻkou area. The species that dominate are Rhododendron, Oaks (Quercus), Birch and Juniperus sp.

f)Alpine Forest(15): Alpine vegetation is found at high altitudes in ridges of Saramati range,which remains covered with snow for major part of the year from October to April. After melting of the snow during the brief summer a few annuals, herbs and shrubs along with mosses can be seen growing there. Species of Rhododendron, Abies, and Juniperus are found in sub alpine vegetation gradually merges into alpine vegetation which comprises of high altitude grasses and drawf Rhododendrons. Many members of Primulaceae, Saxifragaceae, and Polygonaceae families are also found.


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CHAPTER 4

MANAGEMENT OF FORESTSIn Nagaland, the pattern of land ownership is such that the land is owned either by the village community as a whole

or by a clan within the village or by individuals. There are no records for conferring upon them ownership rights but the individual rights are exclusively determined by traditions which is also referred to as “Customary laws”. These Customary Laws are un-codified, and yet very effectively applied and interpreted by the traditional Village Councils in the event of any dispute. The Forest Department owns certain areas classified as Reserved Forests, Protected Forests, Wildlife Sanctuaries, National parks, Nurseries and Botanical Gardens. In order to ensure supply of raw material to Tuli Paper Mill, the Department had purchased land mostly Bamboo bearing in various parts of the State.

National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries are managed under management plans duly approved by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, New Delhi. Wood harvesting in private plantations is regulated according to “Nagaland Tree Felling Regulation Rules, 2017” and private/community natural forests are managed for harvesting under Working schemes duly approved by MoEF&CC, New Delhi.

4.1 JOINT FOREST MANAGEMENT (JFM)Joint forest management of forests was started with the Government Notification No. FOR-153 (Vol-II) Dated

05.03.1997: This is in conformity with the National Forest Policy of involving the people in the management, devel-opment, protection and sharing of forest produce jointly with the State Government and also taking into account the land holding pattern in Nagaland, where execution of any developmental activity is virtually impossible without the prior consent and active co-operation of the landowners concerned.

i) Objectives of JFM:• To elicit active participation of villagers in (a) creation (b) management and (c) protection of plantations;• To achieve ecological needs consonant with sustainable productive Forestry;• To create a wood-based economy for the people.

ii) Areas to be covered:• Non-Governmental lands that can be put into use for Forestry:• Non-Governmental Virgin Forests: and• Any other land of the State, which may be managed under JFM.

iii) State level Working Group:

A working Group has been constituted at the State Level at Kohima under the Chairmanship of the Principal Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Department of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Kohima for the implementation of the Scheme under:

Principal Secretary (Forest) - ChairmanPrincipal Chief Conservator of Forests - Member SecretaryHome Commissioner or his Official representative - MemberChief Conservator of Forests - MemberConservator of Forests (STC/NTC) - MemberTwo (2) Deputy Conservator of Forests - Member


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iv) Village Level Community Forest Committee (CFC):In order to implement Scheme(s) under the Joint Forests Management(JFM),Village level Forest Committees called “Community Forest Committees (CFC’s)” have been constituted involving the Government Officials concerned and representatives of the members of the land owning community whose appointment/ nomination is made with the consent of the Village Council concerned. The Constitution of the CFC is as follows:

a) Non-Government Land:

iii.State level Working Group:

A working Group has been constituted at the State Level at Kohima under the Chairmanship of the Principal Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Department of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Kohima for the implementation of the Scheme under:

Principal Secretary (Forest) - Chairman

Principal Chief Conservator of Forests - Member Secretary

Home Commissioner or his Official representative - Member

Chief Conservator of Forests - Member

Conservator of Forests (STC/NTC) - Member

Two (2) Deputy Conservator of Forests - Member

iv) Village Level Community Forest Committee (CFC):

In order to implement Scheme(s) under the Joint Forests Management(JFM),Village level Forest Committees called “Community Forest Committees (CFC‟s)” have been constituted involving the Government Officials concerned and representatives of the members of the land owning community whose appointment/ nomination is made with the consent of the Village Council

concerned. The Constitution of the CFC is as follows:

a) Non-Government Land:

Chairman (Official) Divisional Forest Officer or Range or Beat Officer having jurisdict ion

over the area;

Secretary (Non-Official) From the land owing Community Members Sub-Divisional

Officer (Civil) or Extra Assistant Commissioner to be deputy

Commissioner having Jurisdiction over the area; and

Members (Non-Official) 2 (two) Non-Official Members to be nominated the land owning

community, and 1(one) Forester/ Forest Guard as Official member

to be appointed by the Chairman.

The Chairman as the representative of the Department has Veto power on financial and

technical Matters for the given project.

The Chairman as the representative of the Department has Veto power on financial and technical Matters for the given project.

b) Government Landb)Government Land

Chairman (Official) Divisional Forest Officer or Range/Beat Officer having jurisdiction

over the area;

Secretary (Official) A Forest Official appointed by the Chairman;

Members Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) or Extra Assistant Commissioner

to be appointed as official members (Official) by the Deputy

Commissioner having jurisdiction over the area; or

Members (Non-Official) 3 (three) Non-Official Members to be nominated by the concerned

village authorities from the participating community

c) Terms of Office:

• Non-Official members from the participating Community shall be in Office for the term of 5 (five) years, and

• Official members shall be as per designation/appointment made to the effect.

d) Procedure for Site Selection:

• Non-Government Land: The land owning community on the recommendation of the concerned Village Council, apply for Joint Forest Management Scheme through the Divisional Forest Officer. The Divisional Forest Officer sends the recommended cases to the Conservator of Forests who finalizes the selection of Joint Forest Management Project Site(s).

• Government Land: All Joint Forest Management proposals are taken only after prior approval of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests/Government

4.2. REVISED OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF NATIONAL AFFORESTATION

PROGRAMME (NAP)-2009:

The Revised Operational Guidelines (2009) of the National Afforestation Programme (NAP) have been issued to further decentralize the project cycle management of the Scheme with a view to expedite fund transfer to the village-level implementing organization, that is the Joint Forest Management Committees (JFMCs) and Eco-development Committees (EDcs), ¹ to embed the Scheme in the overall forestry development programme of the State /UT, build capacity of the institutional actors and institutions, and promote livelihoods of JFMC members by linking forest development to value addition and marketing of forest products. Some of the highlights of the revised guidelines are given below:

c) Terms of Office:• Non-Official members from the participating Community shall be in Office for the term of 5 (five) years, and• Official members shall be as per designation/appointment made to the effect.

d) Procedure for Site Selection:• Non-Government Land: The land owning community on the recommendation of the concerned Village Council, apply for Joint Forest Management Scheme through the Divisional Forest Officer. The Divisional Forest Officer sends the recommended cases to the Conservator of Forests who finalizes the selection of Joint Forest Management Project Site(s).

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4.2. REVISED OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF NATIONAL AFFORESTATION PROGRAMME (NAP)-2009:

The Revised Operational Guidelines (2009) of the National Afforestation Programme (NAP) have been issued to further decentralize the project cycle management of the Scheme with a view to expedite fund transfer to the village-level implementing organization, that is the Joint Forest Management Committees (JFMCs) and Eco-development Committees (EDcs), ¹ to embed the Scheme in the overall forestry development programme of the State /UT, build capacity of the institutional actors and institutions, and promote livelihoods of JFMC members by linking forest development to value addition and marketing of forest products. Some of the highlights of the revised guidelines are given below:

4.2.1 ORGANISATIONAL SET-UP FOR IMPLEMENTATION:The scheme would provide for implementation of new projects as well as completion and maintenance of

plantations undertaken earlier under the Scheme, as per this Guideline. The Scheme will be implemented by a three-tier institutional set-up, namely State Forest Development Agency (SFDA) at the State/UT level, Forest Development Agencies (FDAs) at the forest division level, and Joint Forest Management Committees (JFMCs) or Eco-development Committees (EDCs) at the village level. The focus of the institutional work would be towards regeneration and management of forest resources while strengthening the village level capacity for the same.

4.2.2. OBJECTIVES OF THE SCHEMEThe hierarchy of objectives of the Scheme described in the ‘Logical Framework’ format is as follows:

i) Super-Goal:Sustainable development and management of forest resources.ii) Goal: Increase and/or Improve Forest and Tree Cover (FTC)iii) Purpose: Rehabilitation of degraded forests and other areas by institutionalizingiv) Decentralized/participatory forest management and supplementing livelihoodsv) Improvement processes.

4.2.1 ORGANISATIONAL SET-UP FOR IMPLEMENTATION:

The scheme would provide for implementation of new projects as well as completion and maintenance of plantations undertaken earlier under the Scheme, as per this Guideline. The Scheme will be implemented by a three-tier institutional set-up, namely State Forest Development Agency (SFDA) at the State/UT level, Forest Development Agencies (FDAs) at the forest division level, and Joint Forest Management Committees (JFMCs) or Eco-development Committees (EDCs) at the village level. The focus of the institutional work would be towards regeneration and management of forest resources while strengthening the village level capacity for the same.

4.2.2. OBJECTIVES OF THE SCHEME

The hierarchy of objectives of the Scheme described in the „Logical Framework‟ format is as follows:

i) Super-Goal:Sustainable development and management of forest resources. ii) Goal: Increase and/or Improve Forest and Tree Cover (FTC) iii) Purpose: Rehabilitation of degraded forests and other areas by

institutionalizing

iv) Decentralized/participatory forest management and supplementing livelihoods

v) Improvement processes.

General Body Executive Body

Chairperson: Principal Chief Chairperson: Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Head

Conservator of Forests of Forest Force.

Member: Chairpersons and Member Secretary: CCF and Nodal officer for NAP

CEOs of Centrally sponsored

Members: Officers not below the rank of CCF dealing with

afforestation schemes. Development, Social Forestry and Protection to be nominated.

Director of Panchayati Raj and Tribal Welfare Departments,

Representatives of Revenue and Rural Development

Departments.

Chairpersons of 2 FDAs and CEOs of 2 FDAs or any other

scheme being implemented through SFDA, to be nominated by

Chairperson on rotational basis for a period of two years.

General Body will meet at The Executive Body can co-opt other Members as and when

least once a year necessary. It will meet as often as necessary as but not less than

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4.2.3 JFMC/EDC:Joint Forest Management Committee/Eco-Development Committee is the implementing agency at the village

level. The composition and functions of the JFMCs/EDCs are governed by the JFM order adopted in that State/UT, however, the JFMCs/EDCs executing this Scheme maybe reconstituted to have minimum representation of the marginalized groups as prescribed in the JFMCs/EDCs and are registered as per the provisions of the JFM order in that State/UT. However, if no such provision has been made in the said order, these are registered with the concerned Divisional Forest Office. Joint Forest Management Committee/ Eco-development Committee will have the following structure;

4.2.3 JFMC/EDC:

Joint Forest Management Committee/Eco-Development Committee is the implementing agency at the village level. The composition and functions of the JFMCs/EDCs are governed by the JFM order adopted in that State/UT, however, the JFMCs/EDCs executing this Scheme maybe reconstituted to have minimum representation of the marginalized groups as prescribed in the JFMCs/EDCs and are registered as per the provisions of the JFM order in that State/UT. However, if no such provision has been made in the said order, these are registered with the concerned Divisional Forest Office. Joint Forest Management Committee/ Eco-development Committee will have the following structure;

GENERAL BODY EXECUTIVE BODY

Chairperson: Chairperson : President of JFMC/EDC President of JFMC/EDC

Elected by consensus/majority vote and will hold this position for a period of two years. It will be ensured

that a woman member elected as President at least for alternative terms. Members: Member Secretary : All adult villagers subject to their Respective Forester/Block Forest Officer willingness. Members: Member secretaries of the Executive Six member of whom three shall be women, drawn Body shall be ex-officio member of from the General body to be elected by a majority of the General Body. at least 2/3rd members of General Body present and

voting. Treasurer appointed from among the EC members by the Member Secretary in consultation with the President. At least one member from the forest-based artisan community, and if no such community is residing in the village, then a representative of the socially most marginal community shall be a member. Ex-officio Member: Two members of whom one will be a woman representing the Panchayat of the area in which JFMC falls, to be nominated by the Member Secretary.


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CHAPTER 5 PROTECTION OF FORESTSThe Department is making necessary efforts to discourage the illegal felling and encroachments in Government forests have been removed by the Departmental staffs with the assistance of Civil Administration and Police. Extension activities of the Department have yielded positive result and active support of NGOs has also been received.

INTENSIFICATION OF FOREST MANAGEMENT (IFM):Forests of India are endowed with rich fauna and flora. India is one of the 12-mega bio diversity countries of the

world. National Forest Policy 1988 emphasizes environmental stability and maintenance of ecological balance. The productivity of forests is to be increased to meet essential national needs like fuel wood, fodder, minor forest produces and small timber for the rural and tribal population. Special precautions should be taken during the fire season to prevent the incidence of forests fires and improved modern management practices should be adopted to deal with them. The scheme is now being extended to all the States and Union Territories during the 12th Five Year Plan. It is a 90:10% fund sharing scheme.

This scheme was formerly known as the “Integrated Forest Management Scheme”. It was formulated by merging two scheme of the 9th Five Year Plan ‘Forest Fire Control and Management’ and ‘Bridging of Infrastructure Gaps in the Forestry Sector in the North Eastern Region and Sikkim’. The Scheme is continued during 11th Plan period. The department shall take maximum advantage from this scheme to bridge the infrastructural gaps in forestry development in the State. The main components of the schemes are:

i) Infrastructure Developmenta)Strengthening of Infrastructure for Forest Protection.b)Working Plan Preparation/Survey and Development.

ii) Forest Fire Control and Management

Both the components of the Scheme will be implemented in all the State and Union Territories.

• To maintain environmental stability through preservation and where necessary, restoration of ecological balance that has been adversely affected by depletion of the forest cover of the country.

• To preserve the natural heritage of the country by protecting and conserving the remaining natural forests with the vast variety of flora and fauna which represent the remarkable biological diversity and genetic resources of the country through strengthening of the infrastructures of the Forest Department.

• To improve the productivity of forests to meet essential National needs.

• To ensure scientific management of the forests by preparing and implementing good quality working plans.

• To protect forest against forest fires by adopting improved and modern management practices and through the co operation of the local communities on the principles of Joint Forest Management.


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CHAPTER 6 FOREST POLICY

6.1 NATIONAL FOREST POLICY, 1988

The basic objectives are as follows:• Maintenance of environment stability through preservation and, where necessary, restoration of the ecological balance that has been adversely disturbed by serious depletion of the forests of the country.

• Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving the remaining natural forests with the vast variety of flora and fauna, which represent the remarkable biological diversity and genetic resources of the country.

• Checking soil erosion and denudation in the catchment areas of rivers, lakes, reservoirs in the interest of soil and water conservation, for mitigating floods and droughts and for the retardation of siltation of reservoirs.

• Checking the extension of sand dunes in the desert areas of Rajasthan and along the coastal tracts.

• Increasing substantially the forest/ tree cover in the country through massive afforestation and social forestry programmes, especially on all denuded, degraded and unproductive lands.

• Meeting the requirement of fuel-wood, fodder, minor forest produce and small timber of rural and tribal populations.

• Increasing the productivity of forests to meet essential national needs.

• Encouraging efficient utilization of forest produce and maximizing substitution of wood.

• Creating a massive people’s movement with the involvement of women, for achieving these objectives and to minimize on existing forests.

(The goal: To attain one third of the geographical area under forest cover by 2012 (33% in the plain areas and 66% in the hills

6.2 OBJECTIVE:

In consonance with these objectives the state’s Policy has been designed to:• Convert Jhumland areas into economically and ecologically sustainable woodlands.• Regulate harvesting of forest resources on principles of sustainability.• Protect and conserve fauna and flora including endangered species.• Protect, conserve and manage Bio-diversity in and outside reserved Forests and Sanctuaries based on sound scientific principles for in-situ conservation.


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CHAPTER7 FORESTRY RESEARCH

7.1 BRIEF NOTE ON SILVICULTURE DIVISION.Silviculture Division functions under the Conservator of Forests (Research, Planning and Utilization),

Nagaland with its jurisdiction covering the whole of the State with headquarter at Kohima. It has three Forests Ranges, namely:

1. Silviculture Range, Kohima.2. Silviculture Range, Dimapur.3. Silviculture Range, Mokokchung.

7.2 SILVICULTURE :Silviculture is the practice of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality

of forests to meet diverse needs and values. It is derived from the Latin word silvi which means forest and culture as in growing. The study of forests and woods is termed Silvology. Silviculture also focuses on making sure that the treatment(s) of forest stands are used to preserve and to better their productivity. It is the oldest conscious application of the science of ecology and is a field recognized before the term ecology was coined. Many ways of governing the development of forest stands rest heavily on cuttings and other treatments that alter or modify the factors of the stand environment that regulate the growth of the vegetation.

7.3. BOTANICAL GARDEN :The enriched existing Botanical Garden has been improved by adding better recreational facilities in

the midst of natural surroundings. Conservation of biodiversity – the rare and endangered species is the main concern and the garden acts as a centre of excellence for research catering, training and awareness programs. The garden has well constructed sitting/waiting shades, children play ground and footsteps with hand rails leading to the view tower providing a panoramic view of the capital.

The garden is blessed with a variety of flora species despite its close proximity to the capital city. Visitors to this garden gain enormous knowledge and form a sense of healthy relaxation and aesthetic beauty.

7.4. CENTRAL NURSERY AND RAISING OF QUALITY SEEDLINGS:Altogether, 95000 (Ninety five thousand) of high quality seedlings of various indigenous economic species

ranging from timber, medicinal herbs, aesthetic species etc. are raised and prepared for public distribution at Silvicultur Range Nursery, Kohima and Rangapahar Nursery, Dimapur .


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7.5 RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:

Orchidorium The State is blessed with its rare and endangered orchids species. It has about 360 species under 59 genera. This

Division has created orchidorium for conservation and propagation of some rare & endangered species by adopting means of in-situ & ex-situ conservation.Propagation of Aesthetic speciesGinkgo biloba and Salex babylonica cuttings were extracted from healthy mother trees and prepared for propagation at Silviculture Range nursery, Kohima. The cuttings were dipped in root hormones and directly planted into poly bags and with a low mortality rate of 3% in both the species. The matured cuttings were distributed to the public.

7.6 PLANT TISSUE CULTURE LABORATORY:Established during October 2016, Funded by Department of Biotechnology(GOI)

The lab is equipped with laminar air flow, hot air oven, autoclave, tissue culture rack, microwave oven, Distillation unit, Magnetic stirrer, Hot plate ,Weighing Machine, PH meter, Refrigerator and Glass beat sterilizer .Two Junior Research Fellows (Mr.Sunep L Imsong and Mr. KeheibamdingThou ) are engaged on contract basis for a period of 3 years working on two tree species namely Dipterocarpus macrocarpus Vesque, Duabanga grandiflora and some species of orchids and bamboosActivities: • To develop tissue culture methods for mass propagation of the selected plant species.• To harden micro-propagated plantlets and transfer them to soil.• To reintroduce the micro-propagated plants into the natural habitat and monitor their performance.


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CHAPTER 8

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT 8.1 INTRODUCTION:

The basic needs of human beings, bread and butter (livelihood), clothes and shelter (house) are directly and indirectly met from forests. The existence of optimum no. of wildlife is an appropriate indicator of good forests and prosperity. The ecological and food security of a country depends on quality and quantity of its forests. It is correct to say that the survival of man is dependent on the survival of animals and plant life. In the state of Nagaland, where lion’s share of forest resources accounting/measuring 88.3% approximately is under the control of individuals and private communities and the forest department is having very limited regulations and people are hunters since time immemorial, awareness has been created with the sincere efforts of the forest department and feeling of belongingness in the minds of the people of the state is inculcated for forest & wildlife and their protection. Results are coming forward and wildlife protection by the people of Nagaland is being realized both in our country s well as in the world. In addition to protection of wildlife in private forests, the Department is maintaining wildlife in the following protected areas [National Park & Wildlife Sanctuaries].

CHAPTER 8 WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT

Introduction:

The basic needs of human beings, bread and butter (livelihood), clothes and shelter (house) are directly and indirectly met from forests. The existence of optimum no. of wildlife is an appropriate indicator of good forests and prosperity. The ecological and food security of a country depends on quality and quantity of its forests. It is correct to say that the survival of man is dependent on the survival of animals and plant life. In the state of Nagaland, where lion‟s share of forest resources accounting/measuring 88.3% approximately is under the control of individuals and private communities and the forest department is having very limited regulations and people are hunters since time immemorial, awareness has been created with the sincere efforts of the forest department and feeling of belongingness in the minds of the people of the state is inculcated for forest & wildlife and their protection. Results are coming forward and wildlife protection by the people of Nagaland is being realized both in our country s well as in the world. In addition to protection of wildlife in private forests, the Department is maintaining wildlife in the following protected areas [National Park & Wildlife Sanctuaries].

S. No. Protected Area Area in Ha. Remarks

1 Intanki National Park 20,200 Notified under Wile Life (Protection) Act, 1972

2 Singphan Wildllife Sanctuary 2,357 - do -

3 Puliebadze Wildllife Sanctuary 923 Notified under Nagaland Jhum Act, 1974

4 Fakim Wildllife Sanctuary 640 Notified under Wile Life (Protection) Act, 1972

Total 24, 120

Which is 1.45% of the state‟s geographical area [16579 Sq.Km]. In order to increase Protected Area, the State Government had Notified the following Community Reserves under section 36© of the Wildlife Protection Act,1972

Which is 1.45% of the state’s geographical area [16579 Sq.Km].

In order to increase Protected Area, the State Government had Notified the following Community Reserves under section 36© of the Wildlife Protection Act,1972

SI.No. Name of the Area 1 Kigwema Community Reserve 2 D. Khel Kohima Community Reserve 3 Mezoma Community Reserve 4 Dihoma Community Reserve 5 Chishilimi Community Reserve 6 Khekiye Community Reserve 7 Lizuto Community Reserve 8 Atoizu community Reserve 9 Thsuruhu Community Reserve 10 Tsekhewelu Community Reserve 11 Luzaphuhu Community Reserve 12 Kikruma Community Reserve 13 Chemekong Community Reserve 14 Morakjo Community Reserve 15 Tsiepama Community Reserve 16 Khrokhropfu Community Reserve 17 Mopungchuket Community Reserve 18 Bonchu Community Reserve

Administrative structure:

The administrative structure of the Wildlife Wing of the Department is as follows:

Activities of the Wildlife Wing:

Keeping in view of the National Wildlife Action Plan (2002-2016), the Wildlife Sector has taken up some major initiatives programmes limited not only to the PAs and other ex-situ conservation centers but also outside the PAs for protection and conservation of saving critically endangered species and its habitats and initiated specific species/habitats

Chief Wildlife Warden

Conservator of Forests (Wildlife & Biodiversity)

Wildlife Warden, Kiphire Director, Nagaland Zoological Park,

Rangapahar

Wildlife Warden, Dimapur

Kohima, Dimapur, Peren, Zunheboto, Mokokchung, Wokha

Districts

Kiphire, Tuensang, Longleng, Mon, Phek Districts


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SI.No. Name of the Area 1 Kigwema Community Reserve 2 D. Khel Kohima Community Reserve 3 Mezoma Community Reserve 4 Dihoma Community Reserve 5 Chishilimi Community Reserve 6 Khekiye Community Reserve 7 Lizuto Community Reserve 8 Atoizu community Reserve 9 Thsuruhu Community Reserve 10 Tsekhewelu Community Reserve 11 Luzaphuhu Community Reserve 12 Kikruma Community Reserve 13 Chemekong Community Reserve 14 Morakjo Community Reserve 15 Tsiepama Community Reserve 16 Khrokhropfu Community Reserve 17 Mopungchuket Community Reserve 18 Bonchu Community Reserve

Administrative structure:

The administrative structure of the Wildlife Wing of the Department is as follows:

Activities of the Wildlife Wing:

Keeping in view of the National Wildlife Action Plan (2002-2016), the Wildlife Sector has taken up some major initiatives programmes limited not only to the PAs and other ex-situ conservation centers but also outside the PAs for protection and conservation of saving critically endangered species and its habitats and initiated specific species/habitats


Conservator of Forests (Wildlife & Biodiversity)

Wildlife Warden, Kiphire Director, Nagaland Zoological Park,

Rangapahar

Wildlife Warden, Dimapur

Kohima, Dimapur, Peren, Zunheboto, Mokokchung, Wokha

Districts


8.2 ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE: The administrative structure of the Wildlife Wing of the Department is as follows:


Conservator of Forest (Wildlife & Biodiversity

Director,Nagaland Zoological Park,

Rangapahar

Kohima, Dimapur, Peren, Zunheboto, Mokokchung,

Wokha Districts

Wildlife Warden, Dimapur Wildlife Warden, Kiphire


8.3 ACTIVITIES OF THE WILDLIFE WING:Keeping in view of the National Wildlife Action Plan (2002-2016), the Wildlife Sector has taken up some major

initiatives programmes limited not only to the PAs and other ex-situ conservation centers but also outside the PAs for protection and conservation of saving critically endangered species and its habitats and initiated specific species/habitats recovery programmes such as protection and conservation of migratory bird Amur falcon, hoolock gibbon, great Indian hornbill, tragopan bird, protection and management of elephants in the wild and in captivity, etc. Other programme such as conservation awareness, mitigation human-wildlife conflicts, capacity enhancement activities, eco-development programmes under CSS are [Project Elephant, Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats, for Protected Areas, Amur Falcons, Human-Animals Conflict, Community Reserves]. Breeding of critically endangered species, housing of captive animals of local, regional and national importance are put at the Nagaland Zoological Park. However, the CSS funding are basically for the habitat manipulation and augmentation of the PA’s resources, i.e., Management of PAs.

The objective of the Wildlife Wing is to provide adequate protection to wildlife in multiple use areas (MUAs) and recognizing that there are several traditional community-initiated and driven conservation programme, and supporting such areas to ensure coverage to the neglected ecosystems and widening the focus of conservation beyond the frontiers of conventional PAs. A recent encouraging trend seen in Nagaland in the field of wildlife management is the realization of the importance of fauna and flora by various communities in the State. Many villages have taken up


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conservation initiatives in their community land by declaring their areas as Community Reserves, banning hunting, use of explosives and chemicals for fishing and banning of bush fire and destruction of the forests. The Wildlife Wing is encouraging and supporting such initiatives by the Communities.

Another important achievement is – Safe passage of Amur falcon (Falco amurensis): The State Forest Department with the support of NGOs such as Nagaland Wildlife & Biodiversity Conservation Trust, Natural Nagas, Wildlife Trust of India, the Administration and the Villagers (stakeholders) protected the birds from mortality by adopting protection strategies such as deployment of Forest Armed Protection Force (wildlife) at the site who had carried out patrolling round the clock. Besides, the Department had also taken up massive campaign of awareness, education and sensitization from village to village, Church to Church, door to door and school to school. The Department also organized marathon race for protection and safe passage of the birds during migration. The Department with the NGOs formed volunteers a “Friends of Amur Falcons” and youth volunteers to assist the Department.

The Forest Department, with the help of the stakeholders has proven the concept of Community-based Wildlife Protection by providing safe passage for Amur falcon thereby Nagaland becomes known as the Falcon Capital of the World and hence Nagaland is declared as safe haven for these migratory birds Amur falcons. UNEP-CMS and Bombay Natural Forest History Society had appreciated the efforts of Forest Department. And for this achievement, the Forest Armed Protection Force (wildlife) received Governor Commendation Certificate for protection of Amur Falcons.

8.4 CHALLENGES AND THREATS TO WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT:i. Habitat Fragmentation due to commercial logging or due to human settlement.ii. Poaching for bush meat for commercial and personal.iii. Public apathy.iv. Carrying capacity.v. Bushfire.vi. Shifting cultivation.vii. Land holding pattern of the State.viii. Unscientific/unplanned development activities from Centrally Sponsored Schemes and no resources from the State Government of Nagaland.

8.5 ACTIVITIES OF THE WILDLIFE WING DURING 2017-188.5.1 Training, workshops, meetings, visits: The abstract of trainings received by the officials of the wildlife wing is as follows:

Sl. No

Name and designation of

officials

Training discipline Duration Venue

1 Shri. Satya Prakash Tripathi, CWLW, Nagaland

a) Good Governance (one week compulsory training for IFS officers) b) Regional workshop for conservation of wetlands for Northeastern and Eastern region c) 12th meeting of Conference of Parties of Convention to the Conservation of Migratory Species d) Annual Conference of Indian Zoos on the theme „Vision 2030 of Zoos in India‟

22-26/05/17

23-24/06/17

24-28/10/17

18-22/12/2017

IIPA, New Delhi

ZSI, Kulkutta

Phillipines International Development Centre, Manila

Shri. Chamarajendra

Zoological Gardens, Mysore

2. K. Caroline Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation(one week compulsory training for IFS officers)

07-11/08/2017 MGIRED, Bengaluru, Karnataka

3. Dr. Rongsenwati Ao Veterinarian, Nagaland Zoological Park, Dimapur

Capacity Building of Indian Zoo veterinarians on animal health management in captivity

11/09/2017 to

14/09/2017

National Zoological Park,

New Delhi

4. Shri. Thirumalainathan Zoo Biologist, Nagaland Zoological Park, Dimapur

Middle level officials training programme

11/12/17 to

14/12/17

Sanjay Gandhi Biological

Park, Patna

5. Suman W M Sivachar, Wildlife Warden, Kiphire Wildlife Division

a) Anti-corruption and Preventive Vigilance b) Foreign Training of Forest Personnel - Wildlife Management & Conservation c) Integrated Approach for Sustainable Development of Fragile Desert Ecosystem

9-11/10/2017

27/11/2017 to 15/12/2017

18/12/2017 to

22/12/2017

SardarVallabhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA),

Hyderabad Kasetsart University, Thailand (2 weeks) &

CASFOS, Dehradun, India (1 week)

Arid Forest Research

Institute (AFRI), Jodhpur 6. a) Kenlumtatei,

Forest Ranger, Intanki National Park b) R Aaron Yimchunger, Forest Ranger,

All India Tiger Estimation Workshop

08-10/01/18

Kaziranga National Park, Assam


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2. K. Caroline Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation(one week compulsory training for IFS officers)

07-11/08/2017 MGIRED, Bengaluru, Karnataka

3. Dr. Rongsenwati Ao Veterinarian, Nagaland Zoological Park, Dimapur

Capacity Building of Indian Zoo veterinarians on animal health management in captivity

11/09/2017 to

14/09/2017

National Zoological Park,

New Delhi

4. Shri. Thirumalainathan Zoo Biologist, Nagaland Zoological Park, Dimapur

Middle level officials training programme

11/12/17 to

14/12/17

Sanjay Gandhi Biological

Park, Patna

5. Suman W M Sivachar, Wildlife Warden, Kiphire Wildlife Division

a) Anti-corruption and Preventive Vigilance b) Foreign Training of Forest Personnel - Wildlife Management & Conservation c) Integrated Approach for Sustainable Development of Fragile Desert Ecosystem

9-11/10/2017

27/11/2017 to 15/12/2017

18/12/2017 to

22/12/2017

SardarVallabhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA),

Hyderabad Kasetsart University, Thailand (2 weeks) &

CASFOS, Dehradun, India (1 week)

Arid Forest Research

Institute (AFRI), Jodhpur 6. a) Kenlumtatei,

Forest Ranger, Intanki National Park b) R Aaron Yimchunger, Forest Ranger, Intanki National Park c) Lanumeren, Forester – I, Intanki National Park d) V. Benyu Phom, Forester – I, Intanki National Park e) Toshi Ozukum S, Forester- I, Intanki National Park f) Peter Jessuhu Konyak, Forester –I, Intanki National Park

All India Tiger Estimation Workshop

08-10/01/18

Kaziranga National Park, Assam


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8.5.2. Ms. Tilotma Varma, IPS, Additional Director and Country Head Wildlife Crime Control, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, visited the State w.e.f. 5th to 8th December 2017. She participated in the Inter Agency Co-ordination Meeting in the Conference Hall of the Forest Offices Complex, Forest Colony, Dimapur. She was the Chief Guest for Wildlife Crime Sensitisation programme at Khonoma Village on the 7th December 2017.

8.6 BUDGETARY ALLOCATION

2.2.1 State Plan – NIL2.2.2 Proposed Assistance from the Central Zoo Authority, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Govt. of India( Funds are yet to be released).

(a) Nagaland Zoological Park, Rangapahar (for construction of White Tiger enclosure- IInd Installment) - Rs. 76,43,000/- And enrichment of existing enclosures - Rs. 68,74,000/- Total - Rs.1,45,17,000/-

(b) Blyth’s Tragopan Conservation Breeding Centre, Kohima. (for continuity of breeding of Blyth’s Tragopan) - Rs. 8,74,000/- Total - Rs. 1, 53,91, 000/-

2.1.2. Ms. Tilotma Varma, IPS, Additional Director and Country Head Wildlife Crime Control, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, visited the State w.e.f. 5th to 8th December 2017. She participated in the Inter Agency Co-ordination Meeting in the Conference Hall of the Forest Offices Complex, Forest Colony, Dimapur. She was the Chief Guest for Wildlife Crime Sensitisation programme at Khonoma Village on the 7th December 2017.

2.2. BUDGETARY ALLOCATION

2.2.1 State Plan – NIL 2.2.2 Proposed Assistance from the Central Zoo Authority, Ministry of Environment, Forests and

Climate Change, Govt. of India( Funds are yet to be released). (a) Nagaland Zoological Park, Rangapahar (for construction of White Tiger enclosure- IInd Installment) - Rs. 76,43,000/- And enrichment of existing enclosures - Rs. 68,74,000/- Total - Rs.1,45,17,000/- (b) Blyth‟s Tragopan Conservation Breeding Centre, Kohima. (for continuity of breeding of Blyth‟s Tragopan) – Rs. 8,74,000/- Total – Rs. 1, 53,91, 000/-

2.2.3. CSS (90:10)

Sl No.

Name of Scheme Sanctioned amount

(Rs. in lakh)

Released amount

with date (Rs. in lakh)

Remarks

1 Project Elephant 35.0 25.20 (08/05/2017)

These funds are awaited for release by the State Govt. of Nagaland.

2 Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat (a) Protected Areas

(b) Areas outside P.A. Amur Falcon (c) Human-Elephant Conflict

(d) Community Reserves

161.418

273.825

221.313

111.29 (29/05/2017)

219.06 (04/09/2017)

160.605 (21/09/2017)

TOTAL : 691.556 516.15

2.4. HUMAN ANIMAL CONFLICT MITIGATION AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

Awareness campaign on Human Elephant Mitigation were organized at Naginimora, Mangmetong, Tsemnyu, Wokha Kiphire, Bhandari, Chudi, Tenning, Piphima, Meluri, Yaongyimchen with participation of officials from the MoEF, State Govt. District Administration, Village Councils,

8.7 HUMAN ANIMAL CONFLICT MITIGATION AWARENESS CAMPAIGNAwareness campaign on Human Elephant Mitigation were organized at Naginimora, Mangmetong, Tsemnyu,

Wokha Kiphire, Bhandari, Chudi, Tenning, Piphima, Meluri, Yaongyimchen with participation of officials from the MoEF, State Govt. District Administration, Village Councils, Farmers, Students and other stakeholders. During the awareness, existence of human beings with wild animals was given a great emphasis.


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8.8 NAGALAND ZOOLOGICAL PARK, RANGAPAHAR Nagaland Zoological Park, Rangapahar is one of the Model Zoological Parks in India. It was initially granted

recognition as a “mini” Zoo by Central Zoo Authority (CZA). Presently the Zoological Park is recognized as a Medium Zoo by the Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi.The Zoological Park has been attracting more and more number of visitors every year after it was opened to public. Students both from schools and colleges visit the park as part of the curricula. Efforts are being made to encourage the visitors in the field of nature education and conservation of biodiversity. Annual number of visitors is 67367.

Zoo Animal Collection:The Zoo has an exquisite collection of 40 species of birds and animals with a captive population of over 300

individuals. The collection includes 22 species of wildlife listed under Schedule I & II of Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 which signifies that the collection has more endangered species. Besides, vast majority of them are native species and are of regional representation of fauna of North-East India.

Farmers, Students and other stakeholders. During the awareness, existence of human beings with wild animals was given a great emphasis.

2.5 NAGALAND ZOOLOGICAL PARK, RANGAPAHAR

Nagaland Zoological Park, Rangapahar is one of the Model Zoological Parks in India. It was initially granted recognition as a “mini” Zoo by Central Zoo Authority (CZA). Presently the Zoological Park is recognized as a Medium Zoo by the Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi.The Zoological Park has been attracting more and more number of visitors every year after it was opened to public. Students both from schools and colleges visit the park as part of the curricula. Efforts are being made to encourage the visitors in the field of nature education and conservation of biodiversity. Annual number of visitors is 67367.

Zoo Animal Collection:

The Zoo has an exquisite collection of 40 species of birds and animals with a captive

population of over 300 individuals. The collection includes 22 species of wildlife listed under

Schedule I & II of Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 which signifies that the collection has more

endangered species. Besides, vast majority of them are native species and are of regional

representation of fauna of North-East India.

Activities during the Year 2017-18.

i. Wildlife Week Celebration in the Zoological Park.

Nagaland Zoological Park celebrated Wildlife Week 2017 on 7th Oct 2017 inside the Zoo

premises with the theme, “Listening to the Young Voices.” Photos of Wildlife in the Zoo

were gifted to students and children. Special printed mugs with wildlife photos

commemorating Wildlife week 2017 were distributed to visitors.

ii. First ever Wildlife Photo exhibition held in the Zoo.

The Nagaland Zoological Park hosted the first Wildlife Photo exhibition in the Zoo for an

upcoming Local Wildlife Photographer and Department Photographer Shri. Onenjungshi

Ao on 21st Oct. 2017. The objective was to create awareness about India‟s rich

Biodiversity. The exhibition also included photographs of captive wildlife of the Park.

iii. Conducted North East Regional Zoo Keepers Training.

Taxa

No. of. Species

Population

Schedule I & II Others Total

Mammals

19

16 3

146

Birds

14

4

10

61

Reptiles

7

2

5

118

Total

40

22

18

325

ACTIVITIES DURING THE YEAR 2017-18.i) Wildlife Week Celebration in the Zoological Park.

Nagaland Zoological Park celebrated Wildlife Week 2017 on 7th Oct 2017 inside the Zoo premises with the theme, “Listening to the Young Voices.” Photos of Wildlife in the Zoo were gifted to students and children. Special printed mugs with wildlife photos commemorating Wildlife week 2017 were distributed to visitors.

ii) First ever Wildlife Photo exhibition held in the Zoo.The Nagaland Zoological Park hosted the first Wildlife Photo exhibition in the Zoo for an upcoming Local Wildlife Photographer and Department Photographer Shri. Onenjungshi Ao on 21st Oct. 2017. The objective was to create awareness about India’s rich Biodiversity. The exhibition also included photographs of captive wildlife of the Park.

iii) Conducted North East Regional Zoo Keepers Training.One week training for Zoo Keepers of North East India on the theme “North East Regional Zoo Keepers Training on Management of Captive Wildlife” was successfully conducted for Zoo Keepers from Zoo in the North East from 20th to 25th November 2017.

iv) Special Squeeze cage donated to Zoological Park By Assam Rifles.The No.1 Workshop Assam Rifles located at 3rd Mile Dimapur designed and fabricated a Special Resizeable Squeeze-cum- Transportation cage as a Civic Action Project for Nagaland Zoological Park, Rangapahar. The cage was donated to the Zoological Park on the eve of the New Year 2018.

v) Official VisitsDuring the current year number of senior offices visited the Zoological Park including Principal Secretary, PCCF & HoFF and PCCF & Chief Wildlife Warden Nagaland.vi. Arrival of Emu in Nagaland Zoological Park.

Australian Emu (Dromaius Novaehollandiae) two adult Emu and four chicks were brought from Guwahati. Tall and Majestic the Emu belongs to a group of fightless running birds known as ratites, the most primitive of modern bird families. It is the second largest bird after Ostrich.


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8.9 ACTIVITIES OF WILDLIFE DIVISION, DIMAPURThe Wildlife Crime Control Unit.- “Maximum awareness with effective Enforcement”

• Successfully conducted Human-Animal Conflict Mitigation and Wildlife Protection Awareness Campaign Seminar Program in all the 11 Districts Head Quarters and Sub-Divisions of the State.• Organizing of Workshop on “Understanding of North-East India Capacity Building for bear Conservation” jointly organized by the IUCN group in collaboration with the Nagaland Forest Department on 4th -5th May, 2017.• Conducting of Wildlife Crime Sensitizing Programme (PRA) at Khonoma Vilage on 07/12/2017 in collaboration with Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, MoEFCC, Government of India, New Delhi / Kolkata / Guwahati. • Inter Agency Co-ordination meeting held on 06/12/2017 on Wildlife Crime in collaboration with Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, MoEFCC, Government of India• Awareness Campaign Programme for conservation of Blyth’s Tragopan held on 28/02/2017 at Khonoma Village, Kohima District, Nagaland

8.10 ACTIVITIES OF KIPHIRE WILDLIFE DIVISION

• Human animal conflict mitigation and interaction program at Fakim, Meluri,Naginimora & Yaongyimchen.• Amur falcon conservation and awareness programs at Phuvkiu village kiphire; Shongkiu village Tuensang.• Plantation drive at Fakim and Thanamir.• Celebrations of wildlife week at the following places in collaboration with the territorial divisions - Likhimro bridge near Thanamir village; El beth school Kiphire town; Yaongyimchen village; Krokropfii community conservation area Lephori; Naginimora; Hakushang school Tuensang town• SWACHCH BHARAT PAKHWADA-cleanliness drive in kiphire wildlife warden office and forest colony, green pledge at fakim village


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CHAPTER 9 WORKING PLAN DIVISIONWorking Plan Division, Nagaland, Kohima is one of the functional Division under the Research, Planning and

Utilisation circle of the State Forest Department. The main function of the Division is to prepare the District Forest Management Plans and Working schemes for timber operations. The other functions of the Division includes survey-ing of various forest areas, demarcation, forest boundary digitisation, preparation of various types of maps, training the staff to handle GPS and GIS, keeping update of forest cover changes and forest fire data and border affairs related work besides carrying out other related activities.

9.1 DISTRICT FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANS/WORKING PLANS:The Division has been assigned to prepare the Working Plans or District Forest Management Plans for all the Districts of Nagaland in order to manage the natural resources of the state in a sustainable manner. It is a mandate under the Thirteenth Finance Commission Awards. In order to prepare the Forest management plan, the Working Plan Division had carried out the following activities:

• Socio-Economic Data collection:- completed• Hiring the FSI as consultant for technical guidance: - On going.• Constituting & Training of survey teams:- Completed• Carried out Urban Tree Enumeration:- Completed• Forest Enumerators appointment: - Completed.• Procurement of survey & camping equipments:-Completed• Carrying out Forest Inventory: For carrying out the forest inventory the FSI has generated 5054 sample plots to

be surveyed and enumerated. The FSI has supplied the GPS co-ordinates of the sample plots and had also sup-plied the marked sample plots maps to the Working Plan Division. The Division immediately had generated the sufficient copies of maps to send to all Territorial Divisions to supply for the survey teams to carry out the sample plot enumeration the exercise is completed .

• Soil & Biomass samples:- For the purpose of getting information on the carbon content, some sample plots were marked wherein soil and biomass samples were to be collected. The Department has tied up with soil Department Kohima, Nagaland and RFRI Jorhat, Assam for carrying out carbon analysis for soil and biomass respectively. The process is completed.

9.2 WORKING SCHEMES:In pursuance of the Hon’ble Supreme Court Order in Writ Petition No 202 of 1995 (T.N. Godavarman Vs Union

of India & others), Forest Department prepares the Working Schemes/Management Plans for harvesting of timber from Primary Forests Owned by people or communities on the basis of sustainability. These working schemes are approved by the Regional Office, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, Shillong. Operations of these Working Schemes and Management Plans are time bound. In simple words, working schemes are scientific prescription of various activities for forest areas to be carried out for the forthcoming fixed years to manage the forest in sustainable manner combined with judicial use/ extraction of forest resources including timbers etc.

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9.2.2 List of Approved Working Schemes under current operation in Nagaland:

3. Additional Works carried out by the Division:

1. The Division has carried out survey and digitization works of Purchase Lands namely, Molungyimsen PL, Lirmen PL, Kangtsung PL, Wameken PL, Yimchenkimong PL, Merengkong PL, Japu PL, Mangkolemba PL, Changchang PL.

Sl.No Name of the Working Scheme Area (in Ha) In Kohima Forest Division 1 Sechuma 1135

In Phek Forest Division 2 Tsupfume 883.5 3 Pholami 1367.5 4 Thevopisumi 1677.5

In Peren Forest Division 5 Lalong 1075 6 Old Nkio 2157 7 Songlhuh 1072 8 Nselowa 870

In Zunheboto Forest Division 9 Tsuruhu 830

In Mokokchung Forest Division 10 Chuchuyimlang 6212 11 Yaongyimsen 1417.5

In Tuensang Division 12 Sangtsung 1255

In Mon Forest Division 13 Kongan 5302 14 Wakching 8418 15 Monyakshu 1075

9.3. ADDITIONAL WORKS CARRIED OUT BY THE DIVISION:1. The Division has carried out survey and digitization works of Purchase Lands namely, Molungyimsen PL, Lirmen PL, Kangtsung PL, Wameken PL, Yimchenkimong PL, Merengkong PL, Japu PL, Mangkolemba PL, Changchang PL.

9.2.2 LIST OF APPROVED WORKING SCHEMES UNDER CURRENT OPERATION IN NAGALAND:

Apex court’s order for management of forests in NE states vide its order Dated 15/01/98. The working schemes are prepared as per guidelines of the National Working Plan code. The prepared working schemes are send to the MoEF for approval. As per the prescription of the working schemes, timber extraction follows in the working schemes areas till the working schemes expires, usually for 5 years.During the operation of any working scheme area, the field officers maintain strict vigil. The timber produce emanating from such areas are taken out of the state only by means of Railway. The railway loading point for the timber produce is only at Dimapur. The timber extracted from the working schemes areas are transported outside NE region as per the SIT guidelines and it’s time to time directives. The Divisional Forest Officer, Dimapur is the Authorised Officer by the department to ensure that all the SIT Guidelines and time to time directives are followed while transporting timber from the state to outside the North Eastern Region. For the purpose of transportation, the North Eastern Frontier Railways, Guwahati, allocates the fixed number of wagon as per the indent request of the DFO, Dimapur.


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CHAPTER10 FOREST OPERATION10.1 TIMBER OPERATIONS:

a) The State Government has issued a Notification as “Tree Felling Regulation, 2017” which will facilitate felling/ selling of timber by villagers, from Private Plantations under supervision of the Forest Department through Transit Permits. This regulation covers felling of trees from non-forest areas including Tree Plantation in non-forest area.

b) Ban on export of round logs below 4 (four) feet in girth on the pretext of firewood or otherwise to any place outside the State continued.

c) Operation of Forest Produce other than timber, such as cane, agar, etc continued to be regulated by ‘Mahal’ system, on outright sale as per the provisions of Mahal settlement rules contained in the Nagaland Forest act, 1968. The system continued without any change.

d) Ban on issue of ‘FREE PERMITS’ on Timber continued in order to plug leakage of Government revenue.

e) On 12th December, 1996 the Hon’ble Supreme Court vide order No.597/95/PIL/WRIT in the matter of T.N. Godavarman Vs Union of India & Others dated 17.12.1996, New Delhi has passed order banning the felling of trees including transportation of logs, veneers/ plywood and timbers, and has ordered the closure of all mills (saw/veneer/plywood) with immediate effect. As per the direction of this order, the State Government/ Department had followed the Hon’ble Supreme court Orders accordingly. Pursuant to the Supreme Court Orders dated 04.03.1997, the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, New Delhi had constituted a High Power Committee (HPC). As per the instructions of the committee, inventories of timber and timber products in all forms lying in various parts of the State was prepared and taken into stock. The State Government vide No.FOR/GEN-1/97 dated 06.06.1997 has constituted a State Level Committee as well as the District Level Committee to verify and check the inventory of stocks of timber. Till now, the HPC had given the clearance for quite a number of mills in the state for operation and those mills cleared by the HPC have been given the final clearance by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Nagaland, Kohima. In compliance with supreme Court order dated 15.1.1998, the State Government has constituted Committees for :• Pricing• Preparation of Working Plans ; and• Notification of industrial estates.

The High Powered Committee at the Centre is dissolved now.

10. 2 WOOD BASED INDUSTRIES: Any industry which processes wood as its raw material (Saw Mills/ Plywood/ Veneer/ Pulp or any other form such as sandal, katha wood etc). It does not include furniture unit.• Saw mill- means plants and machinery in a fixed structure or enclosure, for conversion of round logs into Sawn sizes.• Veneer Mill or Plywood Mill – means plants and machinery and the premises in which or in any part thereof, conversion into required size, slicing, peeling, fashioning or seasoning of timber/ wood, including preservation and treatment thereof either by mechanical or chemical process with the aid of electrical or mechanical power or manually is carried out.

• Furniture unit - mean plants and machinery and the premises including the precincts thereof in which or in any part thereof wood based finished products are manufactured using sawn timber, cane, bamboo, seed, plywood or any other wood based product, except a round log, outsourced from licensed wood based industrial units or other legitimate sources and operating without a bond Saw or re-saw or Circular saw of metre than 30 cm diameter


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The High Powered Committee at the Centre is dissolved now. 10.2 WOOD BASED INDUSTRIES: Any industry which processes wood as its raw material (Saw Mills/ Plywood/ Veneer/ Pulp or any other form such as sandal, katha wood etc). It does not include furniture unit.

Saw mill- means plants and machinery in a fixed structure or enclosure, for conversion of round logs into Sawn sizes.

Veneer Mill or Plywood Mill – means plants and machinery and the premises in which or in any part thereof, conversion into required size, slicing, peeling, fashioning or seasoning of timber/ wood, including preservation and treatment thereof either by mechanical or chemical process with the aid of electrical or mechanical power or manually is carried out.

Furniture unit - mean plants and machinery and the premises including the precincts thereof in which or in any part thereof wood based finished products are manufactured using sawn timber, cane, bamboo, seed, plywood or any other wood based product, except a round log, outsourced from licensed wood based industrial units or other legitimate sources and operating without a bond Saw or re-saw or Circular saw of metre than 30 cm diameter INDUSTRIAL ESTATES IN NAGALAND

SL.No

DISTRICT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE NUMBER OF UNITS

1 DIMAPUR Diphupar Industrial Estate 3 Khuvanalla Industrial Estate 20

Seithekie Industrial Estate 6

Burma Camp Industrial Estate 1

Dimapur Industrial Estate 2

2 MOKOKCHUNG Mangkolemba Industrial Estate 2

Milak Industrial Estate 4

Tuli Industrial Estate 6

Longtho Industrial Estate 2 3 WOKHA Merapani Industrial Estate 2

Liphayan Industrial Estate 1

4 MON Tizit Industrial Estate 4

Naginimora Industrial Estate 1

Namsa Minor Industrial Estate Nil

Aboi Industrial Estate Nil

10.3 RATES OF ROYALTY:To augment the collection of Forest Royalty and in pursuance of the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s order dated 15.01.98

in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 202 of 1995 ( as per Clause 11), the State Government issued a Notification No. FOR/GEN/2001 dated 21st November 2001 to increase the existing Forest Royalty rates by 20% on all Forest Products. The rates are as follows:

10.2 RATES OF ROYALTY: To augment the collection of Forest Royalty and in pursuance of the Hon‟ble Supreme Court‟s order dated 15.01.98 in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 202 of 1995 ( as per Clause 11), the State Government issued a Notification No. FOR/GEN/2001 dated 21st November 2001 to increase the existing Forest Royalty rates by 20% on all Forest Products. The rates are as follows: Special Class

Sl. No. Scientific Name Common Name Rate

1

Tectona grandis

Teak Rs.1486/- per cubic meter

or

Rs. 42/- per cubic foot

Class A-1 (Constructional & Decorative Timber)

Sl.No. Scientific Name Common Name Rate

1 Michelia champaca Titasopa

2 Morus lavaegata Bhola

3 Gmelina arborea Gamari Rs. 678/- per cubic meter

4 Phoebe goalparensis

Bonsum

or

5

Mansonia dipikae

Badam


6

Dalbergia sissoo

Sissoo

7 Shorea robusta Sal

8 Terminalia myriocarpa Hollock

Class A-1I (Plywood Timber)

Sl.No Scientific Name Common Name Rate

1 Ailanthus grandis Borpat

2 Bombax malabaricum Simul Rs. 678/- per cubic meter or

3 Mangifera indica Aam Rs.19/- per cubic meter

4 Tetramelus nudiflora Bhelu


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10.2 RATES OF ROYALTY: To augment the collection of Forest Royalty and in pursuance of the Hon‟ble Supreme Court‟s order dated 15.01.98 in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 202 of 1995 ( as per Clause 11), the State Government issued a Notification No. FOR/GEN/2001 dated 21st November 2001 to increase the existing Forest Royalty rates by 20% on all Forest Products. The rates are as follows: Special Class

Sl. No. Scientific Name Common Name Rate

1

Tectona grandis

Teak Rs.1486/- per cubic meter

or


Class A-1 (Constructional & Decorative Timber)

Sl.No. Scientific Name Common Name Rate

1 Michelia champaca Titasopa

2 Morus lavaegata Bhola

3 Gmelina arborea Gamari Rs. 678/- per cubic meter

4 Phoebe goalparensis

Bonsum

or

5

Mansonia dipikae

Badam


6

Dalbergia sissoo

Sissoo

7 Shorea robusta Sal

8 Terminalia myriocarpa Hollock

Class A-1I (Plywood Timber)


1 Ailanthus grandis Borpat

2 Bombax malabaricum Simul Rs. 678/- per cubic meter or

3 Mangifera indica Aam Rs.19/- per cubic meter

4 Tetramelus nudiflora Bhelu

Class B-I (Constructional Timber)


1 Acrocarpus fraxinifolius Mandhani

2 Artocarpus integrifolia Kothal Sam

3 Adina cordifolia Haldu

4 Alnus nepalensis Alder

5 Bischofia javanica Urium

6 Dellinea indica Outenga Rs.508.80 per cubic metre

7 Duabanga sonneroitoides Khokon

or

8 Cassia fistula

Sonari

Rs.14.40 per cubic foot

9 Garuga pinnata

Thutmula

10 Lagerstroemia flosregina Ajhar

11 Lagerstroemia parviflora Sida

12 Lannea grandis Jiapoma

13 Sterospermum chelenoides Paroli

14 Terminalia belerica Behara

Class B-1 (Plywood Timber)


1 Anthocephalus kadamba Kodam

2 Alstonia scholaris Satiana

3 Ficus spp. Rubber Rs. 508.80 per cubic metre

4 Pterospermum spp. Hatipoila

or

5 Pterospermum lancifolium Bonboguri

Rs. 14.40 per cubic foot

6 Podocarpus nerifolia Jinari

7 Phoche cooperiana Mekai

8 Spondias mangifera Amra

Class-C:All other species not mentioned above under Class ‘A’ and Class ‘B’ species Rs. 381.60 per cubic meter or Rs. 10.80 per cubic foot


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Class-D (Non Timber Forest Produce) Sl.No. Scientific Name Rate

1 Bally post Rs. 0.60 paise per metre

2 Firewood Rs. 12/- per stack of 1.5m× 1.5m × 1.0 m

3 Thatch Rs. 12/- per 100 bundles of 30 cm grith

4 Cane Rs. 3/- per 100 m

5 Reed Rs. 9.60 per 1 metric ton

6 Bamboo Rs. 12/- per 1 metric ton or Rs. 36/- per 100

clumps

7 Charcoal Rs. 10/- per 100 kg or Rs. 3.60 per gunny bag

8 Sand Rs. 130/- per truck load (5 cu.m.)

9 Boulder,Pebble,broken stone Rs. 100/- per truck load (5 cu.m.)

10 Stone powder Rs. 4/- per cu.m

11 Clay and earth Rs. 3/- per cu.m.

12 Bee wax Rs. 12/- per kg

13 Any other non- timber Forest 20%ad valorem as fixed by PCCF

produce not listed above

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CHAPTER11 TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMME

The State Environment & Forestry Training Institute located at Dimapur, erstwhile known as ‘Forestry Training School’ was established in 1972, for imparting forestry education and training to Forest Guards and Foresters. It is not just a seasonal Institute for professional training alone, it also conducts Refreshers Course training for Frontline Staff as per the guidelines of the Directorate of Forest Education & Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change.

In addition to other academic activities; trainees are compulsorily made to participate the physical training and exercises in the morning hours followed by games and sports in the afternoon to make the Frontline Staff physically fit to work with ease under different situation.

SEFTI with the intake capacity of 25 trainees have successfully conducted 6 (six) months in-service training from March to August 2017 with 25 Forest Guards nominated from 16 Forest Divisions as per the guidelines from the Directorate of Forest Education.

Besides conducting in-service training to field functionaries of State Forest Department, one week Refresher Course for Forest Range Officer were also conducted during the year.

Considering the demand of the skill in forestry sector a training course on skill development was also introduced. As identified by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship one week training on Basic Carpentry and Basic Plumbing for Frontline Staff were also conducted which will come handy in the course of performing their field duty in remote areas where such facilities are not readily available.

In addition to the above activities a training programme on Forest Fire Awareness for the JFMCs members were also organised in different Ranges and Beats under Dimapur Division.


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CHAPTER12 BIODIVERSITY

12.1 INTRODUCTION Nagaland lies in the 10th distinct bio-geographic zone under one of the identified 18 Mega hot spot in the world

with reference to threats to biodiversity. It has the finest Tropical, Subtropical Evergreen forests and a unique Broad leaved Moist Temperate forests. The floral vegetation and fauna elements represents the transition zone of Indian, Indo Malayan and Indo Chinese bio-geographic region. Many ancient angiosperms & primitive flowering plants are present and the area is considered as a cradle of flowering plants. It is also the Center of origin of some rice variety and secondary origin of citrus, chilly and maize etc.

CHAPTER12 BIODIVERSITY

12.1 INTRODUCTION

Nagaland lies in the 10th distinct bio-geographic zone under one of the identified 18 Mega hot spot in the world with reference to threats to biodiversity. It has the finest Tropical,Subtropical Evergreen forests and a unique Broad leaved Moist Temperate forests. The floral vegetation and fauna elements represents the transition zone of Indian, Indo-Malayan and Indo-Chinese bio-geographic region. Many ancient angiosperms & primitive flowering plants are present and the area is considered as a cradle of flowering plants. It is also the Center of origin of some rice variety and secondary origin of citrus, chilly and maize etc.

12.1.1 FLORAL DIVERSITY

Sl.No. Floristic diversity components Sp. numbers.

1 Total crops Cultivated crops of Jhum fields

231 105

2 Wild edible fruits 248 3 Wild edible vegetables More than 128 4 Wilde edible flowers 52 5 Wild edible mushrooms 58 6 Domesticated fruits More than 26 7 Edible roots and tubers 42 8 Edible seeds and nuts 54 9 Medicinal plants More than 656 10 Bamboo species 57 11 Orchid sp. species More than 345 12 Cane species 7 13 Lichens 346 14 Ferns 280 15 Lesser known Indigenous spices More than 46 16 Indigenous local useful trees sp. 560 17 Commercial timber plants 147


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12.1.2 FAUNAL DIVERSITY

Sl. No. Faunal diversity components Documented spp. numbers.

1 Animals & butterflies 183

1 Mammals 67 2 Aves 541 + 3 Amphibian 32 4 Fish 149 5 Snake 35 + 6 Lizard and geckos 6 + 7 Mollusc (Snail) 50 8 Eatable insects 78

12.2 THE ENDANGERED SPECIES- BOTH FLORA AND FAUNA IN NAGALAND AND MEASURES TAKEN BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROTECT THEM AND PREVENT EXTINCTION.

The local population being are intricately involved with the forests for their sustenance, be it agriculture, timber, small, timber, day to day use items or medicinal plants etc. These forest products are also their main source of economy. Therefore, when the main stay of the people is dependent on forest, destruction of forests is imminent and thereby endangering many valuable species. Due to the primitive method/ practice of cultivation (i.e slash burning) the rich Biodiversity of the state is dwindling year by year.

Most of species, both flora and fauna, appears to be endangered due to heavy biotic pressure/ interference and reckless deforestation. Their details are as follows.

FLORA:

Dipterocarpous macrocarpous (Hollong), Shorea assamica (Makai) , Rodhodendron Spp. , Mesua ferra (Nahar), are rare and endangered spp. Panax gensing (Gensing) is found only in Tuensang district at higher altitude. It is endangered. Aquilaria agallocha (Agar)is also a endangered species. Rare and Endangered species of Orchids available in Nagaland are as follows,

12.2 THE ENDANGERED SPECIES- BOTH FLORA AND FAUNA IN NAGALAND AND MEASURES TAKEN BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROTECT THEM AND PREVENT EXTINCTION.

The local population being are intricately involved with the forests for their sustenance, be it agriculture, timber, small, timber, day to day use items or medicinal plants etc. These forest products are also their main source of economy. Therefore, when the main stay of the people is dependent on forest, destruction of forests is imminent and thereby endangering many valuable species. Due to the primitive method/ practice of cultivation (i.e slash burning) the rich Biodiversity of the state is dwindling year by year.Most of species, both flora and fauna, appears to be endangered due to heavy biotic pressure/ interference and reckless deforestation. Their details are as follows.

FLORA:Dipterocarpous macrocarpous (Hollong), Shorea assamica (Makai) , Rodhodendron Spp. , Mesua ferra (Nahar), are rare and endangered spp. Panax gensing (Gensing) is found only in Tuensang district at higher altitude. It is endangered. Aquilaria agallocha (Agar)is also a endangered species. Rare and Endangered species of Orchids available in Nagaland are as follows,Thunia 1 spp, Arundinaria graminifolia (Bamboo orchid), Renenthera (Red vanda), ,Rhynchostylis (fox tail), Pleoni, Phauis (ground orchid) 2 spp, Paphiopedilum 1 spp, Cymbidium tigrinum 1 spp.The Govt. is taking measures for propagation conservation and protection of these spp. through different afforestation schemes.

FAUNA:The largest Asian mammal, Elephant is endangered spp. The other endangered spps are Melurses ursinus (Sloth Bear), Prionodon pardicolor (Spotted linsang, Tiger-civet), Panthera tigris (Tiger) , Macaca assamensis (Tailed Pig). The Gaur, or Indian Bison in habitats in Intangki National Park and Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary and other hilly areas is facing extinction from Nagaland The different Horn bills and Tortoise are also endangered.12.3 COMMUNITY CONSERVATION IN NAGALAND


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The conservation of common pool resources by local communities has a long history in Nagaland. Such conservation initiatives have been traditionally practiced in different forms with varied institutional structures. Several such practices are initiated by community organization like youth organization, women groups, religious/cultural groups and village councils with the community as a spontaneous reaction to address the problems of forest/environment degradation. Nagaland has 407 documented Community Conserved Areas (CCAs) out of which 343 Nos of CCAs, which constitute 84.3% are self initiated and 62 Nos of CCAs (15.2%) are being initiated by Forest Department.

Sl. Name of District Self-initiated

CCA initiated by Total No. of CCA

No. Forest Department

1 Kohima 12 2 15

2 Phek 52 13 66

3 Zunheboto 31 0 31

4 Mokockchung 41 12 53

5 Kiphire 34 0 34

6 Longleng 4 0 4

7 Tuensang 44 4 48

8 Peren 51 22 74

9 Dimapur 2 2 4

10 Mon 64 5 69

11 Wokha 7 2 9

Total 343 62 407

Source: Documentation of community conserved Areas of Nagaland (TERI,

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CHAPTER 13 CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS/LAWS/RULES/JUDICIAL PRONOUNCEMENTS

In order to ensure that natural resources are conserved in a judicious manner and its exploitation shall have no adverse impact on the environment, a large number of Acts have been enacted over a period of time by the Central and State Government.

The Constitution is the fundamental law of the land. It deals with matter such as rule of law in relation to the power structure, allocation and manner of exercise of powers. However, in the Indian Constitution, the seeds of a healthy environment could be seen in Article 47, which directs the State ‘to improve the living standard of living and public health’. A provision has been inserted in the Directive Principles of State Policy (Article 48-A), which declares that ‘the state shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country’

A brief summary is given as hereunder of important Acts, which are invoked/ referred to frequently by the Department.

13.1 NAGALAND FOREST ACT, 1968This is the main Act, which is referred to for management of Government forests under Government control.

This Act is applicable to the whole state since 1st April, 1968 (the day it was published in Nagaland Gazette). It has classified Forest Officer/ Forest Produce. The Act has 11 (eleven), Chapters. The issues dealt in different chapters are as follows;

Chapter 1: Preliminary (Defines cattle, forest officers, forest produce, timber, tree etc).

Chapter 2: Reserved Forests (Notification, proclamation by forest settlement of claims, appeal against the settlement, final notification, extinction of the rights, acts prohibited by the Act like fire, felling, girdling, etcetera, poisoning and quarrying).

Chapter 3: Village Forests (any land at the disposal of the Government as Village forest for the benefit of the community, regulations etc),

Chapter 4: General Protection of forest and forest produce (reserving any tree and its protection, protection of unsettled forests),

Chapter 5: Control over the forest and waste land not being the property of The Government (breaking or clearing, preservation of soil, public health, maintenance of water supply, power to assumed the management of the forest in case of willful negligence)

Chapter 6: Control of forest produce in transit (import, export, transit, River raft, transit in water or land, revenue stations, penalties, etc).

Chapter 7: Collection of drift, stranded and other timber (certain kinds of Timber to be deemed the property of the Government until the title is proved thereto, claims and disposal.

Chapter 8: Penalties and procedure (seizure of property, release of the same on furnishing the bond, court to settled the confiscation, punishment of wrongful seizure, power to arrest without warrants, power to prevent commission of the offence, power to compound the offence, forfeiture of leases, etcetera)

Chapter 9: Cattle trespass and penalties thereof.

Chapter 10: Forest Officers (State Government may invest any Officer by Name or as holding an Office, power to enter any premises, survey demarcate, compel to attend and give evidence like Civil Court, powers to issue search warrants, under Cr. PC, 1898, Forest Officers deemed public servant).

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13.2. THE WILDLIFE (PROTECTION) ACT, 1972 (As Amended in 2002):

This Act is applicable to the State of Nagaland. This Act adopts a two – pronged conservation strategy;

• Specified endangered species are to be protected regardless of location;• All species are to be protected.

The object of the Act is to arrest the rapid decline and provide protection to the Wildlife population. The Act also strives at regulating hunting of wild animals and birds (Chapter-III).

Procedure for declaring areas as Sanctuaries and National Parks are prescribed in Chapter-IV. There is prohibition on hunting on all animals as mentioned in Schedule I to IV. The Act also regulates trade in wild animals, animals articles, trophies and subject to the provision of Chapter-V(A), prohibits dealing therein without a license. Through an Amendment Bill, 2002, the amended Act proposes to create two new categories of Protected Areas, i.e., Conservation reserves and Community Reserve.

13.3 NAGALAND JHUMLAND ACT, 1970:This Act is applicable to the whole State since 12th April, 1974. This Act has broadened the meaning of forests. Forest means any land except the land which has been put to terrace for the purpose of permanent or semi-permanent cultivation to any land attached or appurtenant to a dwelling house. It has brought the jhum land under the ambit of Forest Department as far as movement of forest produce emanating from there.

13.4 THE FOREST (CONSERVATION) ACT, 1980:This Act is applicable since 25 October, 1980. The Act has made it mandatory to obtain prior approval of the Central Government for any non- forest activities in forest areas. The State Government vide its Notification No. FOR-58/82 dated 03.07.1986 has extended the application of this Act to forest lands under the control of Forest Department.

13.5 WRIT PETITION (PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION) CIVIL No.202/1995:

This case is known as T.N.Godavarman Tirumulkpad Vs Union of India & Others. This case isa remarkable illustration on the concept of sustainable development. The pronouncement of the apex Court can be summarized as follows:

• Forests include the areas noted in the Government records as forest, irrespective of ownership. The decision invoked the dictionary meaning of ‘Forests’.• Running of saw-mills of any kind is a non – forest activity.• Felling of trees has to be in accordance with approved Working Scheme/ Management Plan• Each State to constitute an Expert Committee for identification of forest areas, denuded forests and to assess the sustainable capacity of the forests.

13.6 NAGALAND TREE FELLING REGULATION RULES, 2002:Hon’ble Supreme Court vide its interim Order dated 12.05.2001 with respect to Writ Petition (PIL) No.2002 of 1995 (T.N.Godavarman Tirumulkpad Vs Union of India & Others) directed for framing of rules for regulating the felling of trees from non-forest areas including the plantation.

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67/2005 dated 24.09.2009 as under:a) Extraction:

1. Except under approved Working Schemes and Nagaland Tree felling Regulation Act, 2002, felling of pine trees are strictly prohibited.

2. Divisional Forest Officer shall make proper assessment/ authentication of the quantity/ availability of pine roots/ stumps as under:

i) Trees felled prior to regulatory order issued by the Hon’ble Supreme Court Dated 12.12.1996.ii) Approved Working Scheme operation area.iii) The Nagaland Tree felling Regulation Act, 2002.

3. Extraction of decayed pine roots/stumps is to be authorized /certified by the concerned village council Chairman.4. Decayed pine roots/ stumps sourced from pine growing region must not be more than 3(three feet) in length and shall be chiseled/ dressed for transportation.5. The royalty rates on pine firewood stumps/roots shall be realized at par with royalty on firewood as notified by the Government.6. Transportation of pine roots/ stumps shall be on valid T.P. only (As per Nagaland Forest Act, 1968 under Section

40 and Government Notification dated Kohima 1st March, 1969 No. FOR-V (Misc) 43/67 (2) Rules to regulate, the export of Forest Produce, 1969).

7. Forest permits are to be issued by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests on the basis of the availability report submitted by the respective territorial DFOs.

The validity of the permit shall not be more than 3(three) months which may be extended further for another 3 (three) months only.

b) Penalty: 1. Violation of the guidelines shall warrant cancellation of the permits/depot license, etc.

13.8 GUIDELINES FOR TRANSPORTATION OF MOLDED BEATS/FRAMES FROM NORTH EASTERN STATES:

Pursuant to the Order No.8-15/SIT/2005/Pt.XVI dated 17.04.2006 of the Special Investigation Team (Constitute pursuant to the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s Order dated 13.01.2000 in WP(C) No.202/95, fallowing guidelines are to be fallowed for transportation of molded beats/frames outside the State of Nagaland;

1. All molding beat /frames unit are required to obtain registration from the local DFO on payment of Rs 500/- (Rupees five hundred only) as registration fee through Treasury Challan Registration is to be renewed every year.2. Molding beat/frame unit shall be located within an approved industrial estate.3. It shall use sawn timber sourced from HPC Approved saw mills.4. The input for the molding beat/frame shall be duly accounted for in the output of the sawn timber of the concerned HPC Approved saw mill and shall also be recorded in its monthly returns.5. The round timber shall be felled as per approved Working Scheme/Tree Felling Regulation Act,2002.6. The loading of molding beats/frames shall be done under strict supervision of the Forest Officers and shall be covered by valid transit passes including mill challans (conversion) from HPC cleared mills.7. No transportation of moulding beats/frames shall be permitted outside the North East by road. Such transportation within the North East shall be permitted only if valid transit pass has been issued after verifying the legality of the timber and provided.


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CHAPTER 14 FOREST PLANTATION

Forest plantation is taken up mostly as Micro-Projects, in a minimum compact area of 30 ha. The plantation area is then divided into Annual Coupes (Annual plantation Area) depending on the extent of the area, so that the Micro-Project area is planted up within 3 years. As the state Government has adopted the joint Forest Management (JFM) resolution, all new plantations are taken up under the concept of JFM only.

Sometimes the planting of Tree species is done along with agricultural crops so that the return is maintained in the form of agricultural crops during the initial years of plantation. It has been found from that ‘Tree cultivation’ can be done successfully along with the ‘Jhum Cultivation’. Therefore, the Department is promoting this concept amongst the landowners.

All Centrally Sponsored Schemes are clubbed and implemented through National Afforestation Programme from 10th plan onwards. With the intent to make development processes less cumbersome and for the ease of the flow of funds, the ministry of Environment & Forests has introduced Forest Development Agency (FDA) on the lines of the DRDA. The main objective is to integrate forest development and rule employment into a single umbrella scheme. National Afforestation and Eco- development Board has brought these four scheme- Integrated Afforestation and Eco-development project, Non-Timber Forest Produce Area Oriented Fuel-wood and Fodder Programme, Association of Tribal &Rural Poor in Regeneration of Degraded Forests under one umbrella of National Afforestation Programme. These schemes have been operational through the Forest Development Agency (FDA) by forming the Village Forest Committees (VFC’s). Funds received from National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board by Forest Committees for implementation of the afforestation schemes, now, a village is a unit of project formulation and implementation.

At present the Forest Development Agencies are operational in all Territorial Divisions including Social Forestry Development Agencies are operational in all Territorial Divisions including Social Forestry Division, Kohima. The Social Forestry is implementing a project on experimental basis to standardize the Agro –Forestry practices in jhum areas.

14.1 NATIONAL AFFORESTATION PROGRAMME (NAP):The scheme title National Afforestation Programme (NAP) has been formulated by merger of 4(four) 9th plan

Centrally Sponsored Afforestation Schemes of the Ministry of Environment & Forests, namely Integrated Afforestation and Eco- Development Projects Scheme (IAEPS), Area oriented Fuel wood and Fodder Projects Schemes (AOFFPS), Conservation and Development of Non-Timber Forest produce including Medicinal plants Scheme(NTFP) and Association of Schedule Tribes and Rural poor in Regeneration of Degraded (NTFP). National Afforestation Programme (NAP) became Operational during the 10th plan. The prime objective of this scheme is to ensure that by 2012; one third geographical area of the country shall be under tree cover. Under this scheme new modalities for sanction and implementation of the project have been introduce. Main objectives of NAP are as fallows;

• Effective utilisation of Jhumland.• Ensure supply of fuel wood and small timber.• Checking of land erosion through soil conservation measures.• Maintenance of Ecological integrity of the region.• Generation of income and employment.• Development of common property resources.• Conservation and Promotion of Non-timber Forests produces.• Improve quality of life for the Forest Dependent Community.• Capacity building.• Use of improve technologies.


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14.2 FOREST DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (FDA):Forest Development Agencies (FDAs) have been constituted under National Afforestation Programme (NAP)

.These FDAs are registered under Registration of Societies Act,1860. The mode of implementation is on the basis of joint Forest Management. There are two in-built levels of its controls, one at FDA level and second at JFMC level. Each JFMC is to have its General Body & Executive body and it is mandatory that a certain percentage of membership has to be from womenfolk only (50% in General Body and 33% in Executive Body). For each Forest Development Agency, the concerned Conservator of Forests is the chairman and the Divisional Forest Officer is the member-Secretary, while Conservator of Forests (Publicity & Training) is the Nodal Officer (NAP) & Member Secretary for State Forest Development Agency (NAP) in our state.

14.3 ENTRY POINT ACTIVITIES (EPA):There is a new component of National Afforestation Programme (NAP), which is known as Entry Point Activity

(EPA). This component aims to solicit the support of the people by undertaking the non-forestry works, which are of community usage. A bold initiative has been whole-heartedly welcomed by the people, who are associated with the National Afforestation Programme (NAP).Under this head, following works have been carried out by different Forest Development Agencies (FDAs) in the state:

• Community Hall & Rest Houses• Village Panchayat Hall & Village Court• Approach Road Construction• School Building Construction, School Bench Supply• LPG Connection, Improved Chullas• Rain Water Harvesting Tank & Water Supply• Waiting Shed• Multipurpose Building & Marketing Shed, Seed Money for Self Help Group(SHG) to establish poultry, piggery, floriculture, fishery, weaving units, etc.

14.4 DISTRICT-WISE PHYSICAL ACHIEVEMENT SFDA DURING 2017-18 (Area in Ha.)

Under this head, following works have been carried out by different Forest Development Agencies (FDAs) in the state:

Community Hall & Rest Houses Village Panchayat Hall & Village Court Approach Road Construction School Building Construction, School Bench Supply LPG Connection, Improved Chullas Rain Water Harvesting Tank & Water Supply Waiting Shed Multipurpose Building & Marketing Shed, Seed Money for Self

Help Group(SHG) to establish poultry, piggery, floriculture, fishery, weaving units, etc.


Sl. No. FDA Advance Creation No. of VFCs

1 Dimapur 165 Nil 57 2 Dimapur (J) 35 Nil 35 3 Kiphire (WL) 25 Nil 20 4 Kohima 165 Nil 32 5 Kohima (J) 45 Nil 35 6 Kohima (SF) (J) 35 Nil 34 7 Mokokchung 295 Nil 35 8 Mokokchung (J) 70 Nil 20 9 Mon 165 Nil 41

10 Mon (J) 35 Nil 32 11 Phek 165 Nil 39 12 Phek (J) 35 Nil 20 13 Tuensang 165 Nil 35 14 Tuensang (J) 35 Nil 95 15 Wokha 165 Nil 36 16 Wokha (J) 35 Nil 33 17 Zunheboto 165 Nil 62 18 Zunheboto (J) 35 Nil 40 19 Peren 165 Nil 37 20 Peren (J) 35 Nil 53 21 DFO Doyang 35 Nil 10 22 WLW, Dimapur 25 Nil 10

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Under this head, following works have been carried out by different Forest Development Agencies (FDAs) in the state:

Community Hall & Rest Houses Village Panchayat Hall & Village Court Approach Road Construction School Building Construction, School Bench Supply LPG Connection, Improved Chullas Rain Water Harvesting Tank & Water Supply Waiting Shed Multipurpose Building & Marketing Shed, Seed Money for Self

Help Group(SHG) to establish poultry, piggery, floriculture, fishery, weaving units, etc.


Sl. No. FDA Advance Creation No. of VFCs

1 Dimapur 165 Nil 57 2 Dimapur (J) 35 Nil 35 3 Kiphire (WL) 25 Nil 20 4 Kohima 165 Nil 32 5 Kohima (J) 45 Nil 35 6 Kohima (SF) (J) 35 Nil 34 7 Mokokchung 295 Nil 35 8 Mokokchung (J) 70 Nil 20 9 Mon 165 Nil 41

10 Mon (J) 35 Nil 32 11 Phek 165 Nil 39 12 Phek (J) 35 Nil 20 13 Tuensang 165 Nil 35 14 Tuensang (J) 35 Nil 95 15 Wokha 165 Nil 36 16 Wokha (J) 35 Nil 33 17 Zunheboto 165 Nil 62 18 Zunheboto (J) 35 Nil 40 19 Peren 165 Nil 37 20 Peren (J) 35 Nil 53 21 DFO Doyang 35 Nil 10 22 WLW, Dimapur 25 Nil 10

TOTAL 2095 Nil 811

14.5 DOYANG PLANTATION DIVISION:

CAT PLAN: The Doyang Hydel Electric Project (DHEP) with installed capacity of 75MW under the administrative control of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) has a submergence area of 3320HA (approx.). The total catchment area is approx. 260,600Ha spreading across five districts namely Wokha, Zunheboto, Kohima, Mokokchung, Phek. In order to ensure the longevity of the project, a detailed Catchment Area Treatment (CAT) has been planned and executed. The execution of CAT Doyang is vested with the Department of Forest and Department of Soil and Water Conservation, Government of Nagaland. The 1st phase project/pilot project of the Doyang catchment area treatment plan comes to a close in FY 2015-16. A total area of 1400Ha covering 20 villages was treated. Of these villages, 18 were in Wokha District and 2 villages under Zunheboto District. Activities undertaken during the year 2017-18:

• Under FDA program, 10 villages namely Old Aree, New Aree, Littami, Mongphen, Massa, Nsanyutchu, Okotso, Sunglup, Yonchucho and Nungying were covered.

• Meeting with 22 fringe villages around Doyang Reservoir on 8th May, 2017 to discuss on “pre-existing rights and privileges”.

• Visit of Dr. Meena Kumari, Chairman National Biodiversity Authority to the roosting site of Amur Falcon on 27th-28th October 2017.

• Implementation of Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat (Amur Falcon Conservation) program in three (3) villages viz. Pangti, Sungro and Asha.

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CHAPTER 15 NAGALAND FOREST MANAGEMENT PROJECT-JICAOBJECTIVE: To improve forest ecosystem and support income generation by rehabilitation of Jhum area and provision of livelihood support, thereby contributing to sustainable forest and environmental conservation and livelihood improvement in the target villages in Nagaland State.

This project has following three components:(1) Forestry interventions and biodiversity conservation(2) Livelihood improvement and community development &(3) Institutional strengthening

The loan agreement has been signed on 31/03/2017 between Govt. of India and Govt. of Japan. Loan Agreement number for NFMP is ID-P256. The Minutes of the Discussions (MoD) on NFMP was signed on 30/01/2017 between JICA and Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt. of Nagaland at New Delhi in presence of officials of Ministry of Finance (say DEA) and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. MoD has various stipulations for implementation of the project.

The NFMP aims to cover 185 villages in 11 districts of the state. The villages will be selected in 4 batches. (Batch 1:30 villages, Batch 2:60 villages, Batch 3:60 villages and Batch 4:35 villages). The total are proposed to be covered under this project is 79,096 hectares of the land.

The project duration is 10 years i.e. 01/04/2017 to 31/03/2027. The entire project period is divided in 3 phases i.e. Preparatory phase (2 years), Implementation phase (6 years) and Consolidation phase (2 years).

The total project cost is 8,534 Million Yen, out of which JICA’s share is 6,224 Million Yen and Others (State Govt’s) share is 2310 Million Yen. The share of State Govt. is in form of Administration Cost i.e. salaries of the staff. The repayment period is 30 years and its commencement will begin once the project is completed. As a special category state, the reimbursement will be done on a formula of 90:10 i.e. 90% share being born by Govt. of India and 10% by Govt. of Nagaland.

It is agreed that 156 no. of staff will be deployed to implement this project. This project works on the Reimbursement Model. To begin with, State Govt. has committed to provide Rs. 25.00 crores as Revolving Fund. State Govt. has already sanctioned the said amount and very soon it will be made available for the works.As agreed in the MoD, following actions have been taken so far:

(1) Appointment of Chief Project Director/CEO-Sri Dharmendra Prakash, Additional PCCF(2) Registration of the Society for NFMP under Societies Registration Act, 1860(3) Constitution of Governing Body under the Chairmanship of PCCF & Head of Forest Force(4) Constitution of High Powered Committee (HPC) under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary. HPC is the highest decision making body for the NFMP.(5) Constitution of Project Management Unit (PMU) has been notified.(6) The advertisement for EOI for engaging Consultants to the NFMP has been published on 18/10/17. EOI evaluation is underway for onward submission to JICA.(7) A Consultant has been engaged for drafting of Operational Manual (OM) for the NFMP.(8) Effectuation of the loan has been done and conveyed to Nagaland.(9) Logo competition has been done and one entry has been selected.(10) Weekly meeting of PMU takes place regularly since the last part of August, 2017.


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INSTITUTIONAL SETUP OF THE PROJECTHIGH POWERED COMMITTEE (HPC)

Top guiding and approval body, Approves the APO and budget(Headed by Chief Secretary, Admin Head of concerned Dept PCCF & HoFF as Member Secy)

GOVERNING BODY (GB)Day to day guidance and Monitoring are key functions

Headed by PCCF & HoFF, CPD as Member Secy)

PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT (PMU)(3 PDs, 6 DPDs – key executive body)

DIVISIONAL MANAGEMENT UNIT (DMU) – 11 No(Headed by DFO, ROs as key members)

FIELD MANAGEMENT UNIT (FMU)-22 No(Headed by concerned RO)

Village Level Implementation Committee(JFMC, VC, Youth group, SHG, NGO etc)

FIELD MANAGEMENT UNIT (FMU)-22 No

(Headed by concerned RO)

Village Level Implementation Committee

(JFMC, VC, Youth group, SHG, NGO etc)

LIST OF SELECTED RANGES/BEATS & VILLAGES

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No. Name of Division

Number of ranges/beats

Name of the selected ranges/beats

No. of Selected Villages

Total

1 Mon 2 Mon Range 10

19 Naginimora Range 9

2 Zunheboto 2 Atoizu Beat 10

20 Pughoboto Range 10

3 Kiphire 1 Kiphire Range 18 18

4 Peren 2 Tening Range 7

13 Peren Range 6

5 Wokha 2 Wokha Range 9

20 Doyang Beat 11

6 Dimapur 2 Piphema Beat 3

7 Medziphema Beat 4

7 Longleng 2 Longleng Range 5

9 Sitap Range 4

8 Phek 2 Pfutsero Range 8

20 Meluri Range 12

9 Tuensang 3 Tuensang Range 11

25 Longkhim Range 7 Noklak Range 7

10 Mokokchung 2 Changtongya Beat 7

18 Mokokchung Range 11

11 Kohima 2 Kohima Range 7

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CHAPTER 16

RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT In its endeavour to provide a clean and transparent administration, the Forest Department has been making available

all information sought by the citizens as per provisions contained in the Right to Information Act, 2005.Under the provisions of this Act, Public Information Officers (PIOs) ,Assistant Public Information Officers (APIO’s)

and Appellate Authorities have to be designated and notified. In this regard the Department has notified twenty four (24) PIOs, thirty five (35) APIOs and one (1) Appellate Authority for the benefit of the citizens seeking information.

The Forest Department has also compiled an information Handbook as a RTI Disclosure (as on March, 2013) which is mandated under the RTI Act. It is an exhaustive document and consists of seventeen (17) chapters (118 Pages) as follows:

Manual 1 : The particulars of the organization, functions and duties.

Manual 2 : The powers & functions of the officers and employees.

Manual 3 : The procedure followed in decision making process.

Manual 4 : Norms set by it for the discharge of its functions.

Manual 5 : Rule, regulations, instructions, manual & records for discharging of functions.

Manual 6 : A statement of the categories of documents that are held by it or under its control.

Manual 7 : Particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with or representation by the members of the public in relation to the formulation of its policy or Implementation thereof.

Manual 8 : A statement of boards, councils, committees & other bodies constituted as its part.

Manual 9 : Directory of officers and employees of Forest Department organization.

Manual 10 : The monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees including the system of compensation as provided in regulations.

Manual 11 : The budget allocation to each of its agency.

Manual 12 : The manner of execution of subsidy programmes.

Manual 13 : Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorisation granted by it.

Manual 14 : Information available in electronic form.

Manual 15 : The particulars of the facilities available to the citizens for obtaining information.

Manual 16 : The names, designations and other particulars of PIOs

Manual 17 : Other useful information.


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CHAPTER 17 ANNUAL PLANPLAN

17.1 ANNUAL PLAN 2017-18 Major Heads/Minor Head of Development Annual Plan 2017-18 (Proposed Outlay) REVENUE SECTION

2406 - FORESTRY & WILDLIFE 01-FORESTRY

1 DIRECTION & ADMINISTRATION

1. DirectionPublicity & Extension 50.00 070 COMMUNICATION & BUILDINGS 3 Housing Maintenance 50.00 102 SOCIAL & FARM FORESTRY 01 Distribution of Seedlings 50.00

03 Plantation of Wild fruits 50.00 `200.00

(Rupees - Two Crores) only


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CHAPTER 18 FINANCIAL RESULTS18.1 REVENUE

As per the National Forest Policy 1988, forestry is to be regarded as a ‘Welfare Activity’ essential for survival of mankind. The primary objective of Forestry is conservation and the revenue realized from this sector is purely inci-dental. The state Government has been strictly following this policy, the revenue collected from this sector during the 2000 to 2017 is shown below:

CHAPTER 18 FINANCIAL RESULTS

17.1 REVENUE

As per the National Forest Policy 1988, forestry is to be regarded as a ‘Welfare Activity’ essential for survival of mankind. The primary objective of Forestry is conservation and the revenue realized from this sector is purely incidental. The state Government has been strictly following this policy, the revenue collected from this sector during the 2000 to 2017 is shown below:

Financial Year Revenue (in lakhs)

2000-01 257.67

2001-02 200.05

2002-03 263.00

2003-04 269.00

2004-05 372.56

2005-06 482.71

2006-07 555.37

2007-08 425.53

2008-09 467.49

2009-10 697.38

2010-11 662.68

2011-12 820.12

2012-13 587.05

2013-14 578.12

2014-15 890.80

2015-16 573.50

2016-17 830.99 2017-18 466.48*

*As on 31st December, 2017


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18.2 EXPENDITURES:Year-wise expenditure under Plan and Non Plan during the period 2000-01 to 2017-18 is shown below:

17.2 EXPENDITURES:

Year-wise expenditure under Plan and Non Plan during the period 2000-01 to 2017-18 is

shown below:

(Rupees in lakh)

Financial Year Plan Non-Plan

2000–01 265.67 923.50 2001-02 265.67 960.97 2002-03 261.00 1180.05 2003-04 218.49 1396.82 2004-05 660.00 1595.60 2005-06 895.00 1600.70 2006-07 1335.00 1642.22 2007-08 1780.00 1819.13 2008-09 2331.00 2173.73 2009-10 2771.96 2657.98 2010-11 2786.00 3460.98 2011-12 4023.00 4047.16 2012-13 4385.55 4304.80 2013-14 2762.41 4730.13 2014-15 3419.00 8789.80 2015-16 75.00 5878.85 2016-17 100.00 6298.32 2017-18 200.00 6879.48

Staff performing dung count for elephant census

Division staff performing direct count for Elephant census


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Distribution of poultry and piggery to beneficiaries under IDWH, Amur Falcon at Wokha

Watch Tower at Doyang constructed under IDWH, Amur Falcon Conservation

Certificate of Appreciation by UNDP to Hakhizhe village,Dimapur for Amur Falcon Conservation

Photo Gallery

National Biodiversity Authority Chairman, Dr. MeenaKumari, with Forest officials, Pangti Village Council and AFRAU Members at Doyang

WILDLIFE SECTION

Highway patrolling duty (Wildlife Crime Control Unit,Wildlife Division, Dimapur)

Seized Wildlife Birds by Wildlife Crime Control Unit, WildlifeDivision, Dimapur for disposal

Seized birds(live) being handed over to NZP authority


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National Biodiversity Authority Chairman watching Amur Falcons

National Biodiversity Authority Chairman at the newly constructed watch tower at Pangti village

Amur Falcon Conservation Awareness Campaign Programme at Ntu Village-Barak Valley, Peren

Certificate of Appreciation being awarded to the leaders and villagers of Hakhizhe Village for Amur Falcon Conservation

Save Amur Falcon Campaign at Jalukie, Peren

Human-Animal Conflict Mitigation Awareness Campaign Programme at Tening, Peren

Human-Animal Conflict Mitigation Awareness Campaign Programme at Mokokchung.

Amur Falcon Conservation Awareness Campaign Programme at Ntu Village-Barak Valley, Jalukie

One day sensitization Programme for Judicial Magistrates in Wildlife crime held in Dimapur

One day all India synchronised elephant census training, Dimapur

Human-Animal Conflict Mitigation Awareness Campaign Programme at Tseminyu.

Human-Animal Conflict Mitigation Awareness Campaign Programme at Ranghaphar, Dimapur.


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Human-Animal Conflict Mitigation Awareness Program with Government Higher Secondary school students, Dimapur.

Human-Animal Conflict Mitigation Awareness Program at Medziphema, Dimapur.

Human-Animal Conflict Mitigation Awareness Program at Bhandhari Subdivision, Wokha village, Wokha.

Widlife Protection Awareness Program at Tsiepama, Dimapur.

Observance of Wildlife Week Program at Govt. Higher Sec School, Dimapur.

Human animal conflict program at Singphan, Mon.

Human-Animal Conflict Mitigation Awareness Program at Pephima, Dimapur

Human-Animal Conflict Mitigation Awareness Program at Chudi village, Wokha.

Human-Animal Conflict Mitigation Awareness Program at Mangmetong Village, Mokokchung.


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Jungle clearance for banana and bamboo plantation at degraded areas of the park under project Elephant

Upkeep of rescued male elephant calf at Protection Camp under project elephant.

Payment of cash compensation to the affected farmers for crop damage by wild elephant under Project Elephant during 2017.

Conduction of spot verification by the se-nior officers of the department to verify illegal activities and improvement of the Intanki National Park on 17 & 18th May 2017

Organizing Wildlife Week celebration during October 2017 at Intanki National Park ‘A’ Range Hq.

Intensifying patrolling along the periphery of the National Park to check Poaching.

Human animal conflict mitigation and interaction program at Fakim, Kiphire

Human animal conflict mitigation and interaction program at at Meluri, Phek


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Compensation to the affected villages. .

Compensation to the victim’s family ( Human-Elephant Conflict), Longtsung village, Wokha district.

Distribution of solar lamps to fringe villages under integrated development of wildlife habitat, Mon, Wokha, & Peren Districts, Nagaland.

Distribution of poultry and feeds to fringe villages under integrated development of wildlife habitat under Peren, Mon & Dimapur District.

Tranquilizing gun training and tanquilizing of musth elephant

Distribution of Piglets to fringe villages under integrated development of wildlife habitat under Wokha, Peren, Kohima, Dimapur & Mon districts.


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Field verification of crops & properties damaged by Wild Elephant

Wild elephant being chased away from human settlement by staff of Wildlife Division, Dimapur

“Inter Agency Co-ordination meeting on Wildlife Crime at the Forest Office Conference Hall, Dimapur on 06/12/2017 ”

“Understanding the Bears of North-East India / Nagaland”


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Crime Sensitization Programme (PRA) at Khonoma Village on 07/12/2017

Construction of Patrolling road within National Park under Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat during 2017

Conducting meeting with fringe villages for declaration of Eco-Sensitive Zone around Intanki National Park on 25th July 2017.

Providing of poultry items to beneficiaries of fringe villages under integrated development of wildlife habitat during 2017.

Completion of Barrack Type quarter at INP ‘B’ Range Hq. Khelma under Non-Plan.

Providing citrus Seedlings to the beneficia-ries of fringe villages under Project Elephant during 2017.

Distribution of piglets and poultry to the beneficiaries of fringe villages under Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats during 2017.

Awareness Campaign Programme for Conservation of Blyth’s Tragopan held on 28/04/2017 at Khonoma Village, Kohima District, Nagaland


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Biologist giving outdoor classes to trainees at Nagaland Zoological park

Children visiting the exhibition in Nagaland Zoological park

Chief Wild Life Warden checking enclosures

PCCF & HOFF during his visit to NZPZoo staff and commandant Assam Rifles posing with the donated squeeze cage.

Principle Secretary inspecting thesqueeze cage donated by Assam Rifles

Participants and allied Departments at the Phuvkiu village Amur Falcon Awareness Program, Kiphire

Plantation drive at Fakim and Thanamir

Wildlife week Participants at Likhimro Bridge near Thanamir , Kiphire

Watch tower at Pongching, Longleng

Patrolling Camp at Mongtikang, Longleng

Participants and allied Departments at the Shongkiu village Amur Falcon Awareness Program, Tuensang


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Digitized maps - (Molungyimsen, Merengkong, Lirmen, Kangtsung)

Narodongpi purchased land Inspection and Demarcation under Tuensang Division

Survey and Demarcation activity - Longleng Inspection during loading of wagons at Dimapur by Regional Office, Shillong

INSPECTIONS & SURVEYS:


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Wildlife Week-Longleng

World Environment Day (June 5, 2017):Tuensang

Student participating in debate competition during wild life week

Wildlife week 2017 Kohima seminarWildlife week Kohima 2017

Official visit of Wildlife Branch Dimapur to Mokokchung Division. Seen here also is the DFO Mokokchung along with

Range/Beat in-charges outside DFO office, Mokokchung.

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2017

CELEBRATIONS, AWARENESS, MEETINGS ETC:


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Birding cum Nature Walk organized for students on Wildlife Week

WILDLIFE WEEK CELEBRATION 2017 WITH STUDENTS

Meeting with villagers to discuss on “pre-existing rights and privileges”

One day awareness seminar on FDA activities for FDA functionaries and Village members at Changtongya Beat,Mokokchung Division

With the rest of the world the ‘World Environment Day’ was observed with the theme ‘Connecting People With Nature’ at Mokokchung Town Hall on June 5th, 2017. Dr.Imtiwapang Aier, Speaker NLA, was the Chief guest and was attended by officials from forest and various Departments, Village council members from all the villages and leaders from various NGOs in the District


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Wildlife week Participants at Muytei Project Area, Anatongre village, Kiphire

Wildlife week Participants at Tuensang

Awareness programs under Kohima division.

Wildlife week celebration at Lephori, Phek district

Swachch Bharat Pakhwada at Naginimora, Mon district

Wildlife week - Students participating at Yaongyimchen village, Longleng

Participants at Lephori, Phek

NZP-Director and staff during wildlife week celebration

NZP- Director and staff during wildlife week celebration

NZP- Visitors being given free gifts during Wildlife week celebration


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SEFTI-Frontline staff Study Tour (Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh)

SEFTI- 1 (one) Week Skill Development Training on Basic Carpentry for Frontline Staff

SEFTI- Forest Fire Awareness Training for JFMC members

SEFTI-Study Tour (Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh) SEFTI - Study Tour (VVK Chessa, Arunachal Pradesh)

SEFTI - Study Tour (Kaziranga National Park, Assam)SEFTI - Study Tour (RFRI, Jorhat Assam)

Plant Tissue culture laboratory

TRAININGS ETC:


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SEFTI- 1 (one) Week General Refresher Course (FRO)SEFTI- Convocation (38th Batch Forest Guard 2017)

SEFTI- 1 (one) Week Skill Development Training on Basic Plumbing for Frontline Staff

WPD-Survey & Digitization

Forestry students from Rajasthan on study tour to the department

Exposure trip to ITC (International Trade Centre) at Dan Village under Noklak Range


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Wokha - One Day Awareness Seminar for JFMCsSignboard on Mt. Tiyi commemorating the plantation taken up

Solar Lamp Distribution under Flexi Fund to 20 villages

Solar Lamp distribution at Indo-Burma border areas and FDA Plantation sites at Tuensang division

Entry Point Activities (EPA) under Wokha Forest Development

Training of JFMC Villages on Vermicompost

PIT DIGGING AND PEGGING FOR PLANTING AT MT. TIYI

JFMCs & PLATATION ACTIVITIES:


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Whitewashing of the office of the Beat Officer, Doyang Beat.

Renovation of Wokha Forest Rest House

Fencing distribution under

FDA Kohima 2016-17

eco club activity kohimaAwareness programme at Tsiemikhuma

Inspection of Pesachudo purchased land at Pfutsero., Phek Division.

Installation of solar street light and plastic chair distribution under Entry Point Activities (FDA program) at Phek Division

Noklak Range Office cum office quarter

REPAIR & RENOVATIONS ETC:

Social work in Tuensang Forest Division held once in every two months.

Tuensang Division: Ministerial Staff meeting held once in every two months.

Repair and renovation of staff quarter


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Ginkgo biloba Cryptomeria japonica

Bambusa vulgaris at Silviculture Range Nursery, Kohima

Orchid bloom at Orchidarium Forestry final year students at Botanical Garden

Greenhouse at Wokha

Noklak Range Nursery Docynia indica

Cephalotaxus griffithii Phoebe goalparensis Orchid bloom at Orchidarium

Pinus patula

Cinnamomum verum


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JICA- PMU meeting in progress

KFW consultant team along with Shri. Supong, IFS during their visit to Kanglatu biodiversity conservation area and Yaongyim-chen village for feasibility study with officials and villagers

JICA-Winner of Logo competition being given the prize

JICA team trip to Khonoma KFW team visit at JotsomaKFW team at Pulie badzie

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PMU members Mr.Hukato IFS & Ms.Kim IFS exposure visit to Tripura and Tamil Nadu

Visit of Mr.A.K Bhansal IFS (Rtd) consultant for JICA


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