hpforest.nic.in Quick SMS Portal : Himachal Pradesh Forest Department
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The Forests of Himachal Pradesh known for their grandeur and majesty are like a green pearl in the Himalayan crown.
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Eco-Tourism in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh Forest Department formulated the Eco-tourism Policy during 2001 which was subsequently revised in 2005.
The central theme is to decongest and disperse over flowing city tourist destinations and bring the tourists closer to nature and ensure adequate economic return to the State and livelihood opportunities to the local communities.
To fullfil this objective H.P. Ecotourism Society has been constituted with its Headquarters at Aranya Bhawan Talland Shimla (H.P.). It is a registered Society under the Societies Registration Act.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of medicinal plants in HP ?
Himachal Pradesh is a rich repository of medicinal & aromatic plants grown in wild habitat in different climatic zones. Out of around 3500 plant species found in HP, about 800 species are attributed with medicinal value& about 165 species are collected for commercial purposes.
Which medicinal herbs are most harvested & exported from HP ?
Himachal is the largest supplier of Chilgoza, Chicory, Kuth dioscorea, Dhoop, Picrorrhiza, valerian and ephedra in the country.
About 2500 tons of medicinal plants and parts thereof, valued at about Rs. 10 crores are exported outside the state every year. More than 90% of the species traded in the State are harvested from the wild.
Is there any threat to medicinal herbs in H.P ?
Using the threat criteria developed by the IUCN, about 60 medicinal plant species from the state have categorized as Red Listed(12 species being ‘critically endangered’, 21 species being ‘endangered’ and 27 species being ‘vulnerable’.
Is there any right of the villagers to collect medicinal herbs from wild?
In HP right-holders collect medicinal herbs and plants in small quantities free of charge for their bonafide use and for sale. Villager people collect these herbs and sell these to local shopkeepers in return for items of domestic need.
In HP, the collection and trade of crude drug is not properly organized as the State has no market of its own.
What is the role of forests in Rural economy of Himachal Pradesh ?
In Himachal, majority of population lives in villages and still depends on forests for most of their daily needs.
According to the study conducted by Dr. Madhu Verma , the direct consumptive benefits accrued from the forests of HP in the shape of Salvage, TD, Fuels, fodder, minor forest produce etc. worth about Rs. 1083 cores per annum.
How to get TD ?
TD policy has been rationalized and any right holder can get TD (Timber distribution). For this, Right holder can apply to concerned DFO. The right holder will now get converted timber after paying subsidized charges from nearby forest depot.