Ease of Doing Business
Procedure Regarding Permission For The Tree Cutting
- Permission for reserve trees viz. Sag, Sisam, Khair, Chandan and Mahudo will be given by competent Deputy Conservator of Forests.
- Within 10 days of receiving online application DFO will direct RFO to verify the place.
- Within 5 days of receiving direction from DFO, RFO will direct Forester to visit the place.
- Within 20 days of receiving direction from RFO, Forester will inspect the place and report to RFO with details volume of trees to be cut.
- Within 5 days of receiving inspection report from Forester, RFO will submit online inspection report to DFO.
- Within 20 days of receiving online inspection report from RFO, DFO will give online permission for cutting the trees.
- Document Required
- Copy of Form 7/12
- Form Number 6 Haqpatra
- Map Including Boundary of Survey No
- In case of more than one member and one of them is the applicant,the written consent of the other applicants.
- Certificate of Non-forest Land and Letter for Distance from the forest information
Authority for Issuing Transit Pass
As shown in ‘Annexure-B’ of Government of Gujarat Resolutions Dt.20/10/2015 transit pass for 5 reserved tress and 5 trees of exempted list viz. Limbdo, Desi Baval, Kanji, Ambo and Ambli in specific areas as mentioned in in‘Annexure-A’ ofGovernment of Gujarat Resolutions Dt.20/10/2015 will be issued by concern RFO, and for 17 restricted trees if they are in specific area. The transit pass will be issued by concern Forester.
Procedure to Get Transit Pass
- Applicant will have to apply online to concern Deputy Conservator of Forests to gettransit pass.
- Within 5 days DFO will direct RFO for site and material inspection.
- Within 3 days ' RFO will direct Forester for site and material inspection.
- Within 10 days Forester will inspect the site and will report with all details of trees and volume of material.
- Within 2 days RFO will submit on line inspection report to concern DCF.
- Within 5 days DFO will direct RFO, to issue transit pass.
- Within 2 days ' RFO will direct Forester to issue transit pass.
- Within 3 days Forester will issue transit pass to applicant.
- In GR Dated: 10/09/2015, 86 trees species grow on non-forest/ private lands are exempted from felling and transit regulation except for prevailing specific provisions for 5 species like limabo (Azadirachta indica), Desi baval (Acasia nilotica), Kanji (Pongamia pinnata), Ambo (Mangifera indica) and Ambli (Tamarindus indica) grown in s specific areas mentioned below, permission for felling and transit is required from the concerned DFOs:
- English translation of GR Resolution No. : PEN/2014/51/W Date: 20-05-2016
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"Risk Assessment Factors to be Considered During Inspections for Permission for Tree Cutting"
The following factors will be taken into consideration for granting permission:
- These trees are not on steep slopes. Yes/No
- Not within 15 meters from bank of riverside and roadside. Yes/No
- Not within 3 meters from Nala bank. Yes/No
- Not in Mangrove areas. Yes/No
- Not within 5 KM from the reserved forest boundary, national park, sanctuaries, coastal areas.Yes/No
- Not above 500 meters above MSL area. Yes/No
- Not within 200 meters from national highway, state highway and from district ways.Yes/No
- Talukas of Gujarat state – Kaprada, Dang, Vansada, Vyara, Uchhal, Songadh, Umarpada, Mandvi, Vaalod, Tilakvada, Dediyapada, Sagbara, Neejar, Kavant, Paavi Jetpur Taluka , Chhota Udaipur, Nasvadi, Sankheda, Jambughoda, Khanpur, Devgadh Bariya, Garbaada, Leemkheda, Dahod, Zalod, Fatepur, Morva(Hadaf), Halol, Ghoghamba, Kalol, Godhara, shera, Lunavada, Santrampur, Kadana, Khanpur, Virpur, Baayad, Malpur, Dhansura, Modasa, Meghraj, Bhiloda, Vijaynagr, Khedbrahma, Medarda, Danta, Maaliya, Talala, Una, Khambha, Dhari, Visavadar, Junagadh and Vanthali. Yes/No
Field Inspection Procedure for Tree Felling (Flow Chart)
Field Inspection Procedure for Tree Plantation Verification (Flow Chat)
Also out of 22 trees species mentioned in Annexure B of the GR Dated: 10/09/2015, the 5 species mentioned below are reserved trees and their permissions will be required from the concerned DFOs. Felling permission for the rest of 17 species of trees mentioned inAnnexure B will be given by the concerned revenue / urban authorities.
| Sr. No. | Local Name | Scientific Name |
|---|
| 1 | Saag | Tectona Grandis |
| 2 | Sisam | Dalbergia Latifolia |
| 3 | Mahudo | Madhuca Indica |
| 4 | Khair | Acacia Catechu |
| 5 | Chandan | Santalum Albam |
The procedure for obtaining permission has been outlined in GR No.: PEN/2014/51/W Dated: 20/05/2016
Forest produce –Quality Control and Product Development Support for SHGs VDVK and FPOs
In Gujarat following institute support for quality control ,R & D and product development to SHGs and others, in line with international market requirements. This support includes technical assistance and expertise to meet global standards.
- Gujarat where the Quality Control of India (QCI) standards and accreditation by bodies like APEDA become relevant.
- Anand Agricultural University (AAU) plays a role in providing technical guidance and knowledge transfer to support these farmer collectives, in addition to this Agriculture University also provided QC, product development to SHG and others in line international market requirement
- The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is a key player in the certification of agricultural produce, often requiring certification from agencies authorized by APEDA
- Following education and research institutions provide technical expertise, facilitating the use of quality planting materials, and disseminating knowledge on best practices for quality control in Gujarat.
Forest produce –trading ,manufacturing and marketing supports
- Following institution gives support academic, quality and R&D institutions provide technical, research, and development support for the trading and manufacturing of forest-based products. This collaboration aims to enhance product quality and market competitiveness.
- Gujarat State Forest Development Corporation Limited: GSFDCL aims to enhance product quality and market competitiveness.
- Dhanvantari: GSFDCL is engaged in collecting, manufacturing process, marketing, and selling Minor Forest products among its various activities. Follow the link to know more : https://gsfdcltd.co.in/pages?page=dhanvantri
- Vanil Udhyog: Vanil Udyog has a state-of-art modern Saw Mill, Conventional and Solar Seasoning Plants, Wood Processing Plant, Doors-Windows & Furniture Joinery Unit, Wood Art and finishing sections. Follow the link to know more: https://gsfdcltd.co.in/pages?page=vanil%20udyog
- Other institutions/ organization at the State and national level such as IWST (Institute of Wood Science and Technology), TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India), ICFRE (Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education) also provide support for technical, research, and development of the trading and manufacturing of forest-based products with the aims to enhance product quality and market competitiveness.
Schemes for Forest-Based Enterprises with SHGs, VDVKs, and FPOs
- Various schemes and programs are being carried out by Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company (GLPC) for products including forest-based enterprises with Self-Help Groups, Van Dhan Kendras, and Farmer Producer Organizations under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission. For more details related to registration, grievances, incentives, grants, subsidies, and tax benefits, to facilitate the integration of forest-based enterprises. Please visit the website http://glpc.co.in/
