CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION - Government of Himachal Pradesh

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compilation of state level statistics is done. The Department has a structured
mechanism for supervision, scrutiny and validation of data at each stage of
compilation – range, division, circle and headquarters.
e) Time lag
The time lag in data dissemination is 36 months.
f) Publications
Forestry statistics are reported in the Annual Administrative Report of the
Department.
g) IT Tools
The Department has one computer in the office of the PCCF which is used for
data compilation and tabulation.
h) Manpower
There is a statistical cell in the Department but with 5 statistical personnel
(details see in chapter-6).
i) Interactions with other Agencies
The Department of Forest interacts with the office of IG Forests Govt. of India,
Forest Research Institute, Dehra Doon, and NGOs for purposes of data
collection.
j) Statistical Returns
The data are collected through a number of annual non-statutory returns. Some
of the important returns are
Form No. 7: Area of Reserve, Protected Unclassified or Public Forest lands and
leased Forests
Form No. 8: Progress made in Forest settlement during the year
Form No. 9: Record of demarcation and maintenance of boundaries
Form No. 10: Statement showing forest areas surveyed and under Survey of
India Deptt.
Form No. 11: Progress made in preparation of working plans