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Panchayat Level Tree Committee

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Panchayat Level Tree Committee

The Panchayat Level Tree Committee has been established at the Grama Panchayat level to conserve trees standing in public roads and public spaces, and to prevent potential hazards caused by trees or branches uprooting or breaking and falling.

Tree Committees at the Panchayat level were constituted as per Circular No. 248/RC3/2016/LSGD dated 14.07.2017 issued by the Local Self Government Department. The committee operates locally to eliminate delays associated with seeking approval from the District Level Tree Committee for tree removal and to ensure timely decisions during emergencies.

👥 Committee Structure

Grama Panchayat PresidentChairman
Grama Panchayat SecretaryConvener
Village OfficerMember
Forest Department Range Officer / RepresentativeMember

📋 Key Responsibilities

  • Inspect whether trees and branches in public places pose any safety hazards.
  • Take necessary actions regarding trees that pose a threat to public life and property.
  • Issue directions to private property owners to cut and remove hazardous trees located on their private land.
  • Initiate appropriate legal action in cases of non-compliance and recover the incurred costs from the respective individual.
  • Ensure that the valuation of trees to be cut down is conducted through the Forest Department.
  • Coordinate tree conservation activities within the Panchayat jurisdiction and ensure a safe environment.
  • Ensure public safety and environmental protection in equal measure.
💡 Note:

The Panchayat Level Tree Committee functions with the objective of simultaneously ensuring public safety and environmental conservation.