📌 At a glance

The Panchayat-level Tree Committee is a body constituted at the Panchayat level to ensure the protection of trees standing on public roads and in public spaces, and to prevent accidents caused by trees or branches that pose a hazard.

The committee's primary objective is to ensure public safety by making timely decisions in emergency situations.

👥 Structure of the committee

• Panchayat President – ​​Chairman
• Panchayat Secretary – Convener
• Village Officer – Member
• Forest Department Range Officer / Representative – Member

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Inspect hazardous trees in public places.
• Take action regarding trees that pose a threat to life and property.
• Issue instructions to cut down hazardous trees belonging to private individuals.
• Initiate legal proceedings in cases where instructions are not followed.
• Ensure the valuation of trees to be felled is carried out through the Forest Department.
• Coordinate tree conservation activities.
• Ensure a safe and eco-friendly Panchayat area.