Panchayat-level Tree Committee
Details of the Panchayat-level Tree Committee
A tree committee has been constituted at the panchayat level to protect trees standing on public roads and in public places, and to prevent accidents caused by trees or their branches uprooting or breaking and falling.
. Panchayat-level tree committees have been constituted in accordance with the Local Self-Government Department's Circular No. 248/RC3/2016/LSGD dated 14.07.2017. Since the approval of the District-level Tree Committee is currently required for felling trees, these local-level committees operate to avoid delays and ensure timely decision-making in urgent situations.
👥 Structure of the committee
| Designation | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Panchayat President | Chairman |
| Panchayat Secretary | Convener |
| Village Officer | Member |
| Forest Department Range Officer / Representative | Member |
📋 Key Responsibilities
- Check whether trees and branches in public places pose a risk of danger.
- Take necessary action regarding trees that pose a threat to the lives and property of the public.
- Direct the owners to cut down hazardous trees owned by private individuals.
- In cases where the directive is not complied with, initiate appropriate legal proceedings and recover the costs from the concerned individual.
- Ensure that the valuation of trees to be cut down is carried out through the Forest Department..
- Coordinate tree conservation activities within the Panchayat's jurisdiction and ensure a safe environment.
- Ensure public safety and environmental protection alike.
🎯 The committee's objective
The Panchayat-level Tree Committee operates with the objective of ensuring both public safety and environmental protection. Its primary mission involves timely intervention regarding hazardous trees and the implementation of safe environmental protection measures.
