The Forest Survey of India (FSI) is the national organization responsible for the assessment and monitoring of the forest resources of India. It functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. FSI was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
FSI conducts a variety of surveys and assessments of forest resources, including:
- Forest cover assessment: FSI uses satellite imagery to assess the forest cover of India on a biennial basis. The forest cover report is published every two years and provides information on the total forest cover of the country, as well as the changes in forest cover over time.
- Forest inventory: FSI conducts forest inventory surveys to collect data on the tree stock and other forest resources in India. The forest inventory report is published every 10 years and provides detailed information on the composition, growing stock, and other aspects of India’s forests.
- Bamboo survey: FSI conducts bamboo surveys to assess the bamboo resources of India. The bamboo survey report is published every five years and provides information on the total bamboo area, bamboo volume, and other aspects of India’s bamboo resources.
- Special studies: FSI also conducts special studies on a variety of topics related to forest resources, such as forest fires, forest health, and climate change.
FSI’s surveys and assessments play an important role in providing information for the sustainable management of India’s forest resources. The data collected by FSI is used by the government, forest departments, and other stakeholders to develop and implement forest policies and programs.
Key findings of the India State of Forest Report 2021
- The total forest and tree cover of India is 80.9 million hectares, which is 24.62% of the geographical area of the country.
- There is an increase of 2,261 sq km in the total forest and tree cover of the country since 2019.
- The top five states with the highest forest cover are Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
- The top five states with the highest increase in forest cover since 2019 are Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh.
- The total carbon stock in India’s forests is 7,238.19 million tonnes.
- There is an increase of 84.45 million tonnes in the carbon stock of India’s forests since 2019.
The India State of Forest Report 2021 is a positive sign for the conservation and sustainable management of India’s forest resources. However, more needs to be done to address the challenges of deforestation, forest degradation, and climate change.
Below are some of the openings in the Forest Survey of India.
Applications are invited for filling up of following vacant post at Forest Survey of India HQ, and its regional Office on deputation basis:
Name of the Post – Superintendent
Vacant Post – 09
Pay-Matrix – Level-6 of Pay-Matrix (Rs. 35400 – 112400).
Place of Posting – HQ, Dehradun – 02.
Regional Office, Nagpur – 03.
Regional Office, Shimla – 01.
Regional Office, Kolkata – 03.
Name of the Post – Sr. Draftsman
Vacant Post – 01
Pay-Matrix – Level-6 of Pay-Matrix (Rs. 35400 – 112400).
Place of Posting – HQ, Dehradun – 02.
Regional Office, Nagpur – 01.
Name of the Post – Stenographer Grade-1
Vacant Post – 04
Pay-Matrix – Level-6 of Pay-Matrix (Rs. 35400 – 112400).
Place of Posting – HQ, Dehradun – 01.
Regional Office, Nagpur – 01.
Regional Office, Bangalore – 01.
Regional Office, Kolkata – 01.
Name of the Post – Upper Divisional Clerk
Vacant Post – 03
Pay-Matrix – Level-4 of Pay-Matrix (Rs. 25500 – 81100).
Place of Posting – HQ, Dehradun – 02.
Regional Office, Kolkata – 01.
Details of the vacant posts are also available on website www.fsi.nic.in The last date for receipt of application is 30 days from the date of advertisement. For your information the date of advertisement was the last week of September.
FAQ
Q. What is forest survey of India?
A. Forest Survey of India is an organization which conducts forest surveys, studies and research to periodically measure and monitor the changing situation of land and forest resources.
Q. Where is forest survey of India Located?
A. The headquarters of Forest Survey of India is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Q. Is forest survey of India a statutory body?
A. Yes it is a statutory autonomous body, it comes under the Union Ministry of Environment and forests.
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