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The state Forest department has formulated a new policy for salvage timber (dry standing, fallen and uprooted trees) which so far was considered as uneconomical lots. As per the new policy, the salvage timber would be used for fuel and construction work and it would also help in generating revenue to the state government.
Forest Minister Govind Singh Thakur today disclosed that new policy has been devised after detailed discussions and considering various suggestions received from various medium. Under this policy, the uneconomical timber would be utilised by various government departments like Public Works, Irrigation and Public Health, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Forest and Forest Corporation for construction of government buildings besides furniture making by the Forest department and the Corporation. The removal of salvage trees would create space for natural and artificial regeneration which would benefit in improvement of tree cover. He said the Corporation would be saved from losses which accrue on working of un-economical lots and 81 Charanies and Dhullanies recruited by the Corporation would be engaged in extraction of these trees. He said this policy would also help in checking the arbitrariness of the contractors who demands heavy rates for extraction of tress.
Govind Singh Thakur said the timber from the salvage trees which normally decays in the forests would available to the Forest department at no costs and for other departments at reduced rates for use in the government civil works. This timber would be used by the Forest department for various works like forest rest houses, inspection huts, transit accommodation, building works in the forest training centres, eco-tourism assets, small wooden bridges in forest areas, residential accommodation for the field staff, ministerial staff and the officers.
Forest resources in Himachal
The Forests of Himachal Pradesh known for their grandeur and majesty are like a green pearl in the Himalayan crown. This life supporting systems are presently under great stress due to impact of modern civilization, economic development and growth in human and cattle population.
According to national Forest Policy, 1988, atleast two third i. e 66% of the geographical area should be under forest in the hilly states like Himachal Pradesh. However, keeping in view that about 20 % of the area is inaccessible and beyond the tree limit, the State Government aims to bring 50% of the geographical area under forest cover (See Map Also).
The forests of the State have been classified on an ecological basis as laid down by Champion and Seth, and can be broadly classified into Coniferous Forests and broad-leaved Forests. Distribution of various species follows fairly regular altitudinal stratification. The vegetation varies from Dry Scrub Forests at lower altitudes to Alpine Pastures at higher altitudes. In between these two extremes, distinct vegetational zones of Mixed Deciduous Forests, Bamboo, Chil, Oaks, Deodar, Kail, Fir and Spruce, are found. The richness and diversity of our flora can be gauged from the fact that, out of total 45,000 species found in the country as many as 3,295 species (7.32%) are reported in the State. More than 95% of the species are endemic to Himachal Pradesh and characteristic of Western Himalayan flora, while about 5% (150 species) are exotic, introduced over the last 150 years.
The forests of Himachal Pradesh are rich in vascular flora, which forms the conspicuous vegetation cover. Out of total 45,000 species of plants found in the country as many as 3,295 species (7.32%) are reported in the State. More than 95% of species are endemic to Himachal and characteristic of Western Himalayan flora, while about 5% (150 species) are exotic introduced over the last 150 years.
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