About UsForest administration in Jammu and Kashmir dates back to the year 1857 AD when an administrative unit called Mahel-i-navara or Forest Exploitation unit was created under the Revenue Department for maximizing revenue from forests. Proper organization of Forest Department however, began in the year 1883 AD, when rules and regulations with respect to exploitation of forests were passed by the Government in the name of Ain-i-junglat. ....More
