About Forest

Rajasthan India's largest state at 34.2 Million hectares is as big as Germany and with a population of around 70 million has as many people as in France. Home to some of the most fascinating landscapes and steeped in listing and tradition, Rajasthan is home to unique and diverse ecosystem and biological wealth. The Rajasthan Forest Department manages forests in around 9.6% of the state area with the primary mandate to protect and conserve forest and wildlife wealth in the state. The department is headed by Principle Chief Conservator of Forests & Head of Forest Force as the technical head and administratively lead by Principal Secretary to the Government of Rajasthan.