Forest Department of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

WHAT'S NEW

Wildlife Week 2025 was observed during first week of October with participation from schools & colleges

At a Glance

Geographical Area : 602 sqkm
Population: 5.8 lacs
Forest Cover in DNH&DD : 203.5 sqkm
Very Dense Forest: 1.36 sqkm

Geographical Area: 602 sqkm
Population: 5.8 lacs
Forest Cover in DNH&DD: 203.5 sqkm
Very Dense Forest: 1.36 sqkm

Geographical Area: 602 sqkm
Population: 5.8 lacs
Forest Cover:203.5 sqkm
Very Dense Forest : 1.36 sqkm

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Introduction

The Department of Forest and Wildlife, DNH & DD plays a pivotal role in the conservation, management and sustainable utilization of our natural resources and the diverse array of flora and fauna. The mandate of Department encompasses works of forest conservation, wildlife protection, afforestation and biodiversity conservation. The Department carries out plantation activities, soil and moisture conservation measures, protection measures in Forests as well as Revenue areas. The Department strives to increase the Forest and Tree cover outside the Forest areas by involving local communities in plantation activities and conducting awareness programmes through celebration of important days like World Forestry Day, World Environment Day, Van Mahotsav, Wildlife Week etc. The Department has also focusses on sustainable ecotourism in forest areas involving tourists in wild safaris, treks, nature parks, gardens, etc.