Panchayat Level Tree Committee
Panchayat Level Tree Committee
Naranganam Grama Panchayat
The Tree Committee has been constituted at the Panchayat level to protect trees located on public roads and public places, and to prevent potential hazards caused by uprooted trees or falling branches.
Order / Circular: Tree Committees at the Panchayat level are constituted pursuant to Local Self Government Department Circular No. 248/RC3/2016/LSGD dated 14.07.2017.
Committee Structure
Chairman Panchayat President
Convenor Panchayat Secretary
Member Village Officer
Member Forest Dept. Range Officer / Representative
Key Responsibilities
- Hazard Assessment: Inspect and assess whether trees and branches in public places pose any safety hazards.
- Emergency Action: Take necessary measures regarding trees that pose a threat to public life and property.
- Instructions to Private Owners: Issue directives to private property owners to remove dangerous trees located on their land.
- Legal Proceedings: Initiate legal proceedings in cases of non-compliance and recover the incurred expenses from the concerned individual.
- Valuation: Ensure that the valuation of trees to be removed is conducted through the Forest Department.
- Safe Environment: Coordinate tree conservation initiatives within the Panchayat limits to maintain a safe environment.
