Haryana State Forest Executive Section (Group C) Service (Amendment) Rules, 2021

"APPENDIX-A

(see rule 3)

Serial number

Designation of posts

Number of posts

Scale of pay

1

2

3

4

1

Forest Ranger

126

FPL-6 (Cell-I)= Rs. 35400/-

2

Deputy Forest Ranger

123

FPL-6 (Cell-I) = Rs. 35400/-

3

Forester

527

FPL-5 (Cell-I) = Rs. 29200/-

4

Forest Guard

1547

FPL-3 (Cell-I) = Rs. 21700/-

APPENDIX-B

See Rule 7

Serial number

Designation of posts

Academic qualifications, experience and physical standard, if any, for direct recruitment

Academic qualifications, experience and physical standard, if any, for appointment by promotion

1.

Forest Ranger

(a) Candidates must possess Bachelor?s Degree (or equivalent) in Science or Engineering of any recognized University with atleast one of the following subjects:-

(i) Agriculture

(ii) Botany

(iii) Chemistry

(iv) Computer Applications/Computer Science

(v) Engineering (Agriculture/ Chemical/ Civil/ Computer/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechanical

(vi) Environmental Sciences

(vii) Forestry

(viii) Geology

(ix) Horticulture

(x) Mathematics

(xi) Physics

(xii) Statistics

(xiii) Veterinary Science

(xiv) Zoology ;

(b) Hindi/Sanskrit as a one of the subject in Matric or Higher Education ;

(c) (i) Minimum Physical standard:

Male Female

(i) Height 163 cms 150 cms

(ii)Chest

Unexpanded 79 cms 74 cms

Expanded 84 cms 79 cms

The following minimum height standards may be allowed in case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes and Races such as Assamese, Bhutanese, Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Kumaonis, Ladakhese, Mizo, Naga, Nepalese, Sikkimese and those from Arunachal Pradesh, Lahaul and Spiti, Meghalaya:-

Male Candidate 152 cm.

Female Candidate 145 cm.

(iii) Male/Female Candidates must pass a Physical test covering a distance of 25/14 kms. within four hours on foot, respectively.

By promotion:

(i) Seven years experience as Deputy Ranger:

(ii) Must have passed Forester training in accordance with Appendix E.

By transfer or Deputation:

(a) Bachelor of Science, with any two of the following subjects:-

(i) Physics,

(ii) Chemistry,

(iii) Mathematics/Statistics,

(iv) Zoology,

(v) Botany,

(vi) Geology; B.Sc. (Agri.) or B.Sc. (Hort.), or B.Sc. (Forestry) or Degree in Civil/ Environmental Engineering/ Environmental Sciences from a recognized university;

(b) 10 years experience as Forest Ranger and has passed the Forest Ranger?s training at Forest College;

(c) Hindi/Sanskrit as a one of the subject in Matric or Higher Education ;

(d) Minimum Physical standard:

Male Female

(i) Height 163 cms 150 cms

(ii) Chest

Unexpanded 79 cms 74 cms

Expanded 84 cms 79 cms

2.

Deputy Ranger

(a) Intermediate Science or 10+2 or its equivalent with any three of the following subjects:-

(i) Physics,

(ii) Chemistry,

(iii) Mathematics

(iv) Zoology,

(v) Botany,

(vi) Geology

(vii) Agriculture

(viii) Forestry from a recognized Board/ University;

Or

Diploma in Civil/Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science from a recognized Board/ University;

(b) Hindi/Sanskrit as one of the subject in Matric or Higher Education ;

(c) Minimum Physical standard:

Male Female

(i) Height 168 cms 155 cms

(ii) Chest

Unexpanded 79 cms 74 cms

Expanded 84 cms 79 cms

(iii) Walking test of 25 kms for males and 14 kms for females to be completed in four hours.

By promotion:

(i) Five years experience as Forester:

(ii) Must have passed Forester training in accordance with Appendix E.

By transfer or Deputation:

(a) Intermediate Science or 10+2 or its equivalent with any three of the following subjects:-

(i) Physics,

(ii) Chemistry,

(iii) Mathematics

(iv) Zoology,

(v) Botany,

(vi) Geology

(vii) Agriculture

(viii) Forestry from a recognized Board/ University;

Or

Diploma in Civil/ Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science from a recognized Board/ University;

(b) 10 years experience as Deputy Ranger and has passed the Forester training at Forest College;

(c) Hindi/Sanskrit as a one of the subject in Matric or Higher Education ;

(d) Minimum Physical standard:

Male Female

(i) Height 168 cms 155 cms

(ii) Chest

Unexpanded 79cms 74 cms

Expanded 84cms 79 cms

3.

Forester

(a) Intermediate in Arts/Science or 10+2 in Science Group/Art/ Commerce or its equivalent from recognized Board/ University, provided he has passed matriculation or its equivalent examination with Science/ General Science as one of the subjects. Knowledge of Hindi upto Matric Standard;

(b) Hindi/Sanskrit as a one of the subject in Matric or Higher Education ;

(c) Minimum Physical standard:

Male Female

(i) Height 168 cms 155 cms

(ii) Chest

Unexpanded 79 cms 74 cms

Expanded 84 cms 79 cms

(iii) Walking test of 25 kms for males and 14 kms for females to be completed in four hours.

By promotion:

(i) Ten years experience as Forest Guard;

(ii) Must have passed Forest Guard training in accordance with Appendix E

By transfer or Deputation:

(a) Intermediate in Arts/ Science or 10+2 in Science Group/Arts/ Commerce or its equivalent from a recognized University, Board provided he has passed matriculation or its equivalent examination with Science/General Science as one of the subjects;

(b) 10 years experience as Forester training at Forest School;

(c) Hindi/Sanskrit as one of the subject in Matric or Higher Education ;

(d) Minimum Physical standard:

Male Female

(i) Height 168 cms 155 cms

(ii) Chest

Unexpanded 79 cms 74 cms

Expanded 84 cms 79 cms

4.

Forest Guard

(a) Matriculate or equivalent examination from a recognized State Education Board/ University;

(b) Hindi/Sanskrit as a one of the subject in Matric or Higher Education ;

(c) Minimum Physical standard:

Male Female

(i) Height 168 cms 155 cms

(ii) Chest

Unexpanded 79 cms 74 cms

Expanded 84cms 79 cms

(iii) Walking test of 25 kms for males and 14 kms for females to be completed in four hours.

By promotion:

(a) Matriculation or equivalent examination from a recognized State Education Board/university;

(b) Five years experience as Mali/Head Mali ;

(c) Hindi/Sanskrit as a one of the subject in Matric or Higher Education ;

(d) Minimum Physical standard:

Male Female

(i) Height 168 cms 155 cms

(ii) Chest

Unexpanded 84 cms 79 cms

Expanded 89 cms 84 cms

(iii) Walking test of 25 kms for males and 14 kms for females to be completed in four hours.

By transfer or Deputation:

(a) Matriculation or equivalent examination from a recognized State Education Board/university;

(b) 10 years experience as Forest Guard and has passed the Forest Guard training at Forest School;

(c) Hindi/Sanskrit as one of the subject in Matric or Higher Education ;

(d) Minimum Physical standard:

Male Female

(i) Height 168 cms 155 cms

(ii) Chest

Unexpanded 79 cms 74 cms

Expanded 84cms 79 cms

"APPENDIX C

[see rule 15 (1)]

Serial Number

Designation of Post

Appointing Authority

Nature of Penalty

Authority empowered to impose penalty

First Appellate Authority

Second and Final Appellate Authority, If any

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

1.

Forest Ranger

Principal Chief Conservator of Forests

I. Minor Penaltiesas prescribed in the Haryana Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 2016

II. Major Penaltiesas prescribed in the Haryana Civil Services(Punishm ent and Appeal) Rules, 2016

Chief Conservator of Forests/ Conservator of Forests

Principal Chief Conservator of Forests

Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests

Government

Principal Chief Conservator of Forests

2.

Deputy Ranger

Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests

I. Minor Penaltiesas prescribed in the Haryana Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 2016

II. Major Penaltiesas prescribed in the Haryana Civil Services(Punishm ent and Appeal) Rules, 2016

Chief Conservator of Forests/ Conservator of Forests

Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests

Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests

Principal Chief Conservator of Forests

Principal Chief Conservator of Forests

Government

3.

Forester

Conservator of Forests

I. Minor Penaltiesas prescribed in the Haryana Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 2016

II. Major Penaltiesas prescribed in the Haryana Civil Services(Punishm ent and Appeal) Rules, 2016

Divisional Forest Officer

Conservator of Forests

Chief Conservator of Forests/Chief Conservator of Forests

Chief Conservator of Forests

Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests

Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests

4.

Forest Guard

Divisional Forest Officer

I. Minor Penaltiesas prescribed in the Haryana Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 2016

II. Major Penaltiesas prescribed in the Haryana Civil Services(Punishm ent and Appeal) Rules, 2016

Divisional Forest Officer

Divisional Forest Officer

Conservator of Forests

Conservator of Forests

Chief Conservator of Forests

Chief Conservator of Forest.?.

"APPENDIX E

(See rule 10)

Name of training

Duration of training

Training of Deputy Rangers and Foresters appointed by direct recruitment

11 months

Training of Deputy Ranger and  Foresters appointed by promotion

3 months

Training of Forest Guards appointed by direct recruitment and promotion

5 ? months

Name of training

Duration of tours and excursions

Training of Deputy Rangers and Foresters appointed by direct recruitment

3 months

Training of Deputy Ranger and Foresters appointed by promotion

1 month

Training of Forest Guards appointed by direct recruitment and promotion

1? months

Marks obtained

Grade

(a)

Not less than 40% in each subject and in aggregate

Pass

(b)

Not less than 40% in each subject and 80% or above in aggregate

Pass with honours

ANNEXURE I A

SYLLABUS FOR FORESTER TRAINING (Deputy Rangers and Foresters appointed by direct recruitment)

1. Silviculture and Forest Management

A-Theory

1.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Forestry, its branches, Silviculture, Importance of Forests to the nation.

1.2 LOCALITY FACTORS:

1.2.1 Climate

Temperature, Temperature Zones, Frost damage to plants and protective devices, Frost hardy &frost tender species, Light demander and Shade bearer species, Wind Velocity, Mechanical effects, Moisture, Transpiration, Wilting point. Adaptation of plants, rainfall and its distribution, humidity, Microclimate. Factors affecting, Examples.

1.2.2 Site

Topography, Altitude, Aspect, Slope, Drainage.

1.2.3 Soil

Geology, Soil Profile, Soil formation process, Broad soil, type Problematic soil dealt with, PH value, Physical properties of soil and their importance, soil moisture, Soil aeration. Mulching, soil indicator, humus, soil nutrients, micro-organisms, species suitable for various types of soil, species suitable for different soil textures, Major elements needed for the growth. Soil aeration important for tree growth. Soils of Haryana, Saline alkali soils, Effect of salts on plant growth.

1.2.4 Biotic factors

Fire, grazing, man and his activities with special emphasis on development project.

1.3 Raising of Forest Crops:

1.3.1 Natural regeneration

Where relied upon, present position, artificial regeneration, plantations, objectives, Industrial, plantation, timber, fire-wood and bio-aesthetic.

1.3.2 Site suitability with reference to Soil and climate

Names of species for different sites:?

(a) Survey and layout; calculation of an area.

(b) Site clearance removal of shrubs and tall grasses, uprooting of stumps, debris burning. Use of tractors for jungle clearance.

1.3.3 Sources of stock

Seed and plants, importance of seed source, seed collection of important species in Haryana, good and bad seed years, storage of seed, quantity of seeds required.

1.4 FOREST INFLUENCES:

1.4.1 Forest and climate

Wind, humidity, evaporation, rainfall.

1.4.2 Forest and Water Conservation

Natural sources of water table, Runoff.

1.4.3. Forest and Soil conservation

Erosion by water and wind.

1.4.4 Forest and Wildlife

Their recreational value for tourism, Ecosystem.

1.5 PLANT SUCCESSION

General ideas of plant succession/stage of succession, Primary & secondary succession, Retrogression, Examples.

1.6 FORM AND GROWTH OF TREES AND CROPS

1.6.1 Tree Morphology:

Herb, shrub, tree etc. define parts of flowering plants (root, stem, leaf, inflorescence, flower, fruit, seed).

1.6.2 Tree growth

Phenology, seed size, seed dispersal, germination and establishment, germinating capacity, seeding establishment & development.

1.6.3 Crop morphology and growth

Canopy classes in even aged and uneven aged forests, crop height, crop diameter, mixed, and pure forests.

1.7 PLANT PHYSIOLOGY:

General ideas of plant physiology, plant nutrients, heart-wood & sapwood, ascent of sap, transpiration, photosynthesis.

1.8 FOREST REPRODUCTION:

1.8.1 Regeneration:

Natural and artificial regeneration.

1.8.2 Artificial :

Reforestation, afforestation, natural verses artificial regeneration. Choice of species, mixed v/s pure plantation, treatment of planting area, sowing V/s plantation, spacing.

1.8.3 Seed

Collection, storage, treatment, seed weight.

1.9 Nursery:

Definition, necessity, site selection, temporary and permanent nurseries, area requirement, layout, maintenance, Cost factor, details of chil, Khiar, Shisham, Eucalvptus, Siris, Kikar, Jand, Acacia tortilis, Frash Poplar, Mesquit, Mulbery, Sal and some knowledge of ornamental plants, Mycorrhiza, maintenance of various nursery registers.

1.10 Tending operation:

Weeding, cleaning, thinning, improvement felling cultural operation, pruning, climber cutting, coppice thinning.

1.11 Irrigated Plantation:

Necessity, size, layout, water requirements, choice of species, general idea comparing irrigated plantations and un-irrigated compact plantations.

1.12 Afforestation:

Reforestation, suitable species for sand-dunes, Saline/Alkali soils, Aravalli Hills, Shivalik Hills. water logged areas, frost hardy and frost tender species, important ornamental trees, shrubs and climbers, limiting factors, Choice of species and other treatment for Panchayat land plantations, farm forestry and avenue plantations.

1.13 Silviculture Characters:

Chil, Sal, Khair, Shisham, jand Acacia tortilis, Eucalyptus, poplar, Neem, Siris, Kikar and Bamboo etc.

1.14 Forest Management

Definition, working plan, working circle compartment and subcompartment, boundaries, boundary pillars, coupe, block, felling series, rotation yield, Increment, normal forest, Diameter and girth classes, site quality, sustained yield, elementary knowledge of silvicultural systems (clear felling, selection, coppice and uniform system), volume table and yield table.

1.15 Management :

Chil, Sal, Khiar, Bamboo, Shisham, Eucalyptus, Kikar Forests.

1.16 Forest Types:

Major types/groups found in Haryana, basis of classification.

1.17 SOCIAL FORESTRY:

1.17.1

Concept and scope of social forestry.

1.17.2

Practices and benefits of social forestry.

1.17.3

How to make it popular among the farmers.

1.18 LANDSCAPING

1.18.1

Landscaping, its concept, relationship with environment.

1.18.2

How to beautify public places, highways and tourist complex etc.

B PRACTICAL

1.19 Use of Instruments:

Calipers, tapes, height measuring instruments e.g. altimeter and Abney?s level.

1.20 Tending Operations

Ring-counting, marking, enumeration, cleaning, thinning, improvement felling.

1.21 Nursery Works:

Layout, weeding and hoeing, sowing planting, maintenance of various nursery forms.

1.22 Field Botany:

Identification of specimens of important forest species.

1.22.1

Specimen collection:

At least 25 botanical specimens.

1.22.2

Seed Collection:

At least 15 seed specimens.

1.23 FOREST PROTECTION:

Fire Protection measures.

1.24 Plant Phenology:

Kinds of leaf, Different parts of a flower.

2. SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

(A) THEORY

2.1 Soil Conservation:

Meaning of soil conservation, extent of soil erosion in India and in Haryana, III effects of soil erosion.

2.2 Soil:

Soil defined, soil formation, physical properties of soil, soils of India, land capability classes plans for land use.

2.3 Water:

Use of water, losses of water, transpiration, evaporation, water cycle.

2.4 Soil Erosion:

Types of erosion, causes of erosion, loss of soil due to erosion.

2.5 Soil Conservation Practices:

Different conservation techniques in agriculture and forest lands, biological and mechanical methods of erosion control.

2.6 ROLE OF FORESTS IN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

2.6.1

Afforestation techniques for saline and alkali soils, denuded hills of Aravalli and Shivalik ranges, water logged areas, arid and semi-arid areas.

2.7 Wind Erosion:

Wind action, problems of wind erosion, sand-dune fixation works, choice of species and layout for wind breaks and shelter belts.

2.8 Mechanical methods of erosion control:

Bunding, terracing, contour trenching mulching, check dams, masonries dams, gabion structures, vegetative dams, floods control.

2.9 Cho-Training:

Meaning of cho-training, cho-training works, deflection spurs, channelizing of streams.

2.10 Range Management:

Problems, pasture development, species suitable for

2.11 Dry-Farming:

Meaning of dry farming and its objects.

(B) PRACTICAL

2.12

: Gully plugging, Check damming, Contour bounding and trenching.

2.13

: Cho-training works.

2.14

: Watt ling and mulching

3. LOGGING AND UTILIZATION

(A) Theory

3.1 STRUCTURE OF THE WOOD:

Sapwood, heartwood, pith, annual rings and texture.

3.2 PROPERTIES OF THE WOOD:

Weight, hardness, flexibility (seasoning power), durability, heating power, colour, grain and odour.

3.3 MECHANIZED LOGGING AND MODERN LOGGING TOOLS:

3.3.1 Logging definition:

History, conventional logging practices, modern logging practices, logging training, necessity of improved logging.

3.3.2 Logging tools and equipment:

Basic logging tools, logging equipment, power chain saw.

3.3.3 Maintenance of logging tools and equipment:

Maintenance of saws and axes, common faults in maintenance of saw, maintenance of mechanized equipment.

3.3.4 Felling and Conversion:

General principles of felling tees, methods of felling of trees, season of felling, cross cutting, recording of felled trees, conversion into timber and fuel wood, classification of round and sawn timber, measurement and volume calculation.

3.3.5 Transportation:

General methods of transportation, choice of method of transportation.

3.3.6 Storage of forest produce:

Classification of depots, management of depots.

3.3.7 Disposal and sale:

System of extraction, system of sales.

3.3.8 Organization:

Classes of labour, wages, supervision.

3.3.9 Saw milling:

General, classification, installation, maintenance.

3.4 DEFECTS OF WOOD:

3.4.1 Abnormal growth:

Knots, Twisted grain, burrs, buttress

3.4.2 Defects due to rupture of tissues:

Shakes, end splits, surface crack, collapse, warping and decay

3.4.3 Defects of timber:

Twisted grain, Burrs, Buttress, Knot, Fluting, Twisting and decay.

3.4.4 Defects resulting from wounds:

Pruning, fire, animal damage, insect damage, parasite damage.

3.5 Defects of Timber:

Definition, methods of seasoning, kiln seasoning in detail, seasoning defects.

3.6 Preservation of Timber:

Importance of preservation, soluble and insoluble preservatives, methods of treatment, treatment of sleepers and bamboos, fire proofing of timber.

3.7 Species Suitable For:

Railway carriages and sleepers, building mine, props, piles and house posts, Electric and telephone poles, boats and dugouts, cable making, furniture making, vehicle parts, tools handles, boxes and packing cases, plywood, matchbox industry, paper pulp industry, sports goods, bobbin, toys, combs, pencils, walking sticks, umbrella handles, tent poles, tent pegs, mathematical instruments, Firewood etc.

3.8 General ideas in brief:

About plywood, hard board, practical board, pulp and rayon.

3.9 Minor Forest Produce:

Fibers and flosses, bamboos, grasses oil seeds, tans and dyes gums, resin, katha, essential oils and medicinal plants, edible products.

3.10 IMPORTANT FOREST INDUSTRIES:

(i) Katha manufacturing.

(ii) Resin tapping.

(iii) Railway sleepers: Standard sizes, Specification, Species;

(iv) charcoal making

3.11

Grading rules for logs and sleepers in brief.

(B)-Practical

3.12 Identification of Building Timber:

Shisham, Mango, Tun, Khair, Mulberry, Chil, Deodar, Teak Sal, Kail, Kikar, Eucalyptus and Poplar.

3.13

Timber classification and passing of sawn timber, logs and bamboos,

3.14

Practice of felling trees by axe and saw including lopping and conversion.

3.15

Measurement of sawn and round timber, volume calculation, stacking of sawn and round timber.

3.16

Visit to paper, resin, katha, plywood and matchwood factories, charcoal kilns and lime kilns.

3.17

Training in resin tapping.

3.18

Maintenance of felling register, depot registers etc.

4. FOREST ENGINEERING

(A) Theory

4.1 Building Material:

Stone, Classification of rocks, requirements of good building stone, quarrying of stones, bricks classification, size of bricks, fire brick, tiles, lime, classification, storing cement, properties of Portland cement, storing and uses, classification and uses of Surkhi, cement concrete, reinforcement.

4.2 Building:

(i) Selection and preparation of site in foundation, choice of foundation, bed and its preparation, width and depth of foundation;

(ii) Thickness of concrete beds, preparation against transparent ants, damp proof courses;

(iii) Thickness of walls, Scaffoldings, Bonds, doors, windows floors;

(iv) Roof types, roof trusses (king post and queen post);

(v) Plastering: mud, lime, cement painting;

(vi) White washing, colour washing, painting.

4.3 ROADS:

4.3.1 Introduction:

Section of forest roads, gradients, metalling.

4.3.2 Forest roads:

alignment, reconnaissance, alignment of road in plains, preliminary survey, obligatory points and gradients for different roads.

4.3.3 Road design:

Road width with shoulders, camber, longitudinal and cross section cost estimates, retaining and breast walls, cross drains, side drains.

4.3.4 Maintenance of roads:

Surface maintenance, improvement of existing roads.

4.4 BRIDGES/CULVERTS:

General description of important types of bridges and culverts.

4.5 WATER SUPPLY:

General sources of supply, water table, sinking of wells, shallow and deep wells, purification of water, cleaning and protection of well.

4.6 DRAWING:

Plans, elevations and cross section, preparation of estimates for range quarter, forester quarter and forest guard quarter.

(B)- Practical

4.7

Collection of at least 6 rock specimens

4.8

Layout of building

4.9

Reading of plans

4.10

Alignment of Paths and roads.

4.11

General engineering calculations.

5. Survey and Engineering

A-Theory

5.1 Introduction:

Surveying defined, objects and scope of forest survey.

5.2 Scales:

Scale, R.F. Plan and diagonal scales, construction of scales.

5.3 Measurement of Distance:

Instruments used for measuring distances, advantages and disadvantages of chains and tapes, ranging out and chaining survey line, measuring sloping ground, errors in chaining.

5.4 CHAIN SURVEYING:

Scope of chain surveying, Use of cross staff and optical square, simple problems of obstacle in chaining.

5.5 PRISMATIC COMPASS SURVEY:

Construction of compass, Method of using compass, Measurement of angles with compass bearing, Simple calculations on bearing.

5.6 PLANE TABLE SURVEY:

Plane table, Plane table accessories, Setting up the plane table at a station Method of plane tabling, its scope and advantages.

5.7 AREA CALCULATIONS:

Use of Acre comb and acre square, computation of area from yield note books by trapezoidal rule.

5.8 MAPS AND MAP READING:

Map defined, plan of map, scale of map, conventional signs, orientation of map, importance of maps in forestry, representation of relief on map, contours, important relief features.

B-Practical

5.9 Chain Survey

Use of chain and tapes, Ranging out and chaining a survey line, Field work, plotting and drawing of a chain survey

5.10 Chain and Compass Survey:

Field plotting and drawing.

5.11 Plain Table Survey.

Field work, plotting and drawing.

5.12 USEFUL PROBLEMS IN FOREST SURVEYING

To layout a coupe, to survey fire burnt area, to reestablish boundary pillars, layout of right angles, contour trenches and bunds.

5.13 Map Reading.

Reading of stock, management and control maps and survey sheets.

6. Range Account and Procedure

7. Forest Law

8. Environmental Conservation and Forest Protection

8.1 ENVIRONMENT:

Introduction, Atmosphere, the Oxygen Cycle, Carbon Cycle, Nitrogen Cycle, Ecological Niches, Biosphere, Habitat.

8.2 POLLUTION:

Introduction, water, air and soil pollution.

8.3 FOREST PROTECTION :

8.3.1 Introduction:

Definition Importance of forest protection, Susceptibility of forests to damage

8.3.2 Damage by man and fire:

Faulty management and control of forest offences, forest fires, types of fires, damage from fire, benefits, protection against fire, preventive measure, external and internal firelines, combative measures methods of putting out of fires, remedial measure, control burning.

8.3.3 Damage by animals:

Grazing and the types of grazing, damage from cattle and wild animals, small rodents, protection from insects, protection against cattle, wild animals and rodents.

8.3.4 Protection against plant enemies:

Weeds, parasites, fungi.

8.3.5 Adverse climatic factors:

Frost, cause of mortality, control of mortality by frost, wind brought, snow, hails, smoke of factories, flood, shifting sand.

9. Wildlife Management

A-Theory

B-Practical

SCHEDULE OF MARKS FOR FORESTER TRAINING

Serial  Number

Name of Examination

Written Paper

Practical

Particulars

Marks

Total Marks

Remarks

Time

Marks

1

Silivicuture and Forest Management

3 Hours

100

Thinning (20) Height and diameter measurement (10) Seed collection (10) Botany specimen (10)

50

150

Conservator

2

Soil and Water Conservation

3 Hours

75

Application of conservation techniques in the field

25

100

Conservator

3

Logging and Utilization

3 Hours

60

Note  book

20

80

Divisional Forest Officer, Timber Extraction to be nominated by the Conservator

4

Forest Engineering

3 Hours

50

Drawing sheet, Reading of simple plan, plan estimate, Alignment of road  and paths, layout of a building from the plan

30

80

Divisional Forest Officer

5

Surveying and Map Reading

2 Hours

50

50

Instructor

6

Range Accounts

3 Hours

50

Field observation

25

75

Deputy Chief Wildlife Warden

7

Forest Law

3 Hours

50

50

Instructor

8

Environment Conservation and Forest Protection

2 Hours

40

40

Conservation

9

Wildlife Management

3 Hours

50

Field observation

25

75

Deputy Chief wildlife Warden

10

Mid Terms

50

50

Instructor

11

Tour Tests

30

Tour Journal

10

55

Instructor

Field Botany

15

12

Viva voce

100

100

Jointly by the board

13

Physical Training and  Games

20

20

In charge, Physical Training  games

14

Marathon Race (10 Kilometers)

20

20

In charge, Physical Training games

15

Conduct Marks

50

50

Division Forest Officer, Instructor and Asstt. Instructor

Total

1000

Annexure I B

SYLLABUS FOR FORESTER TRAINING (Deputy Rangers and Foresters appointed by promotion)

1. Silviculture and Forest Management

A-Theory

1.1 Afforestation:

Definition and scope. Natural verses artificial regeneration. Choice of species, mixed v/s pure plantation Treatment of planting area, sowing v/s Plantation, spacing.

1.2 Nursery:

Necessity, site selection, temporary and permanent nurseries, Area requirement- layout, maintenance, cost factor, Nursery techniques of chil, Khair, shisham, eucalvptus, siris, kikar, jand, acacia tortilis, palash, poplar, mulberry, sal and some knowledge of ornamental plants, mycorrhiza, maintenance of various nursery registers.

1.3 Tending Operations:

Weeding, cleaning, thinning, improvement felling cultural operation, pruning, climber cutting, coppice thinning.

1.4 Species Selection and Afforestation Techniques:

Choice of species for arid and semi-arid, alkaline soils, afforestation techniques for saline and alkaline soils. Denuded hills of Aravalli and Shivalik Ranges, water logged areas, arid and semi-arid areas, sand ? dune fixation, layout for wind breaks and shelter belts.

1.5 Tree Improvement in Haryana:

Seed collection and storage. Candidate plus tree (CPT), selection of CPT, seed quality, seed production area, clones, clonal multiplication area (CMA); tissue culture, budding and grafting

1.6 Plant Physiology:

General idea of plant physiology, plant nutrients, Heart-wood and sapwood, Ascent of sap, Transpiration, brief idea of Photosynthesis.

1.7 Role of Pollinators:

Role of Honey bees and other pollinators in Forest Eco-system.

1.8 Working Plan:

Preparation of Forest Working Plans.

B-Practical

1.9 Visit to Modern Nursery and Plantation on Problematic Soils.

2. Soil and Water Conservation

A-Theory

2.1 Soil Conservation:

Meaning, extent of soil erosion in India and in Haryana.

2.2 Soil:

Types of soil in Haryana, problematic soil, their types.

2.3 Erosion:

Types and its causes, loss of soil due to erosion.

2.4 Soil Conservation Practices:

Different techniques in agricultural and forest lands, Biological and mechanical methods of erosion control.

2.5 Wind Erosion:

Sand-dune fixation, choice of species.

2.6 Mechanical Methods of Erosion Control:

Bunding, terracing, contour trenching mulching, check dams, masonry dams.

2.7 Cho-Training:

Cho-training species, channelizing of streams.

2.8 Dry-Farming:

Meaning of dry farming and its objectives.

3. Forest Utilization

A-Theory

3.1 Non Timber Forest

Definition, importance, bamboo, gum, honey, grass, khus, leaves, eucalyptus oil, silk, fruits, resin, katha.

3.2 Medicinal Plants:

Conservation and culture of medicinal plants, important medicinal species, herbal useful parts, National Medicinal Plants Board, State Medicinal Plants Board.

3.3 Forest based Industries:

Definition, rules and regulation, issue of licenses to forest based Industries and saw mills, wood seasoning, veneer and plywood, composite wood, different kinds of boards, wood polish and paints.

3.4 Logging Tools and Equipment:

Mechanized logging and modern logging tools.

3.5 Felling and Conversion:

Recording of felled trees, DL Forms, measurements and volume calculation.

4. Survey and Engineering

A-Theory

4.1 Introduction:

Definition, objects and scope of forest survey.

4.2 Scales:

Scale, R.F. Plan and diagonal scales, construction of scales.

4.3 Types of Survey:

Measurement of distance, Prismatic Compass survey, Plain table survey, Chain survey (brief summary).

4.4 Area Calculations:

Use of Acre Comb and Acre Square, Computation of area from yield note books by Trapezoidal rule.

4.5 Maps and Map Reading:

Definition, Plan of map, Scale of map, Conventional Signs, orientation of map, importance of maps in forestry, representation of relief on map, contours, important relief features.

4.6 Global Positioning System (GPS):

Its usage, calculation of area, longitude, latitude, application of remote sensing, application of GIS in forestry.

4.7 Building Materials:

Classification of stones, good building stone, bricks classification and sizes, fire bricks, limes, cement, storage of cement, properties of good cement, storage and use, cement concretes, reinforcement.

4.8 Building:

(i) Selection and preparation of site in foundation, choice of foundation, preparation of bed, width and depth of foundation;

(ii) Thickness of concrete beds, preparation against transparent ants;

(iii) Damp proof courses;

(iv) Thickness of walls, scaffoldings, bonds, doors, windows floors, roof types;

(v) Plastering, transparent washing.

4.9 Roads, Bridges and Culverts

Brief introduction.

B-Practical

4.10 Chain Survey.

4.11 Plain Table Survey.

4.12 Chain and Compass Survey.

4.13 Use of GPS in boundary demarcation and finding location of a particular area.

4.14 Map Reading.

4.15 Layout of building.

4.16 Alignment of paths and roads.

5. Accounts and Procedures

A-Theory

5.1 Forest Revenue and Expenditure:

Classification of forest revenue and expenditure with different measure, minor and sub-heads.

5.2 Range Account (Practical Exercise):

Writing of cash book, closing of the account and balancing, maintenance of forms No. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, writing of vouchers, preparation of travelling allowance bills, leave and leave account.

5.3 Maintenance of Damage Reports:

Treasury challan; damage report book, compensation form book, compensation receipt book, compensation and prosecution register Linking of various forms etc.

5.4 Miscellaneous:

Daily allowance, General Provident Fund, joining time, APO.

6. Policy and Legal issues in Forestry

A-Theory

6.1 Forest Policy:

Forest policies of 1894, 1952, 1988. After effects, constraints in implementation of policy, State Forestry Action Plan.

6.2 Forest Acts:

Indian Forest Act, 1927 (Central Act 27 of 1927), Forest Conservation Act, 1980 (Central Act 69 of 1980), Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (Central Act 53 of 1972); Punjab Land and Preservation Act, 1900 (Punjab Act 2 of 1900). Brief overview relevant provisions of other associated Acts.

6.3 Forest Offences:

Compounding of offences, procedure for prosecution, and power of forest officers.

6.4 Miscellaneous:

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Central Act 45 of 1860), Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (Central Act 2 of 1974), Industrial Dispute Act 1947 (Central Act 14 of 1947), Right to Information Act, 2005 (Central Act 22 of 2005).

7. Environmental Conservation and Forest Protection

A-Theory

7.1 Damage to Forests:

Damage by fire, animals, weeds, parasites, fungi, diseases insects, adverse climatic factors and illicit felling.

7.2 Damage Control:

Commonly used insecticides, herbicides and fungicides.

7.3 Forest Fire and Disaster Management:

Brief concepts.

7.4 Environment:

Introduction, Atmosphere, the Oxygen Cycle, Carbon Cycle, Nitrogen Cycle, Ecological Niches, Biosphere, Habitat.

7.5 Pollution:

Introduction, water, air and soil pollution.

7.6 Biodiversity Conservation:

Concept of biodiversity conservation, climate change.

8. Wildlife Management

A-Theory

8.1 Introduction:

Habitat ecology, habitat management and food chain.

8.2 Wildlife Crimes:

Types of crimes, investigation, interrogation techniques and prosecution.

8.3 Zoo Management:

Management of zoos, recording of field observations.

8.4 Sanctuary and National Park:

Brief introduction about the sanctuaries and National Parks of Haryana State.

8.5 Management Plan:

Preparation of wildlife management plan as per recent guidelines of Government of India (GoI).

8.6 Miscellaneous:

Wildlife Census Techniques, Concept of closed areas.

B. Practical

8.7 Visit to National Parks and Sanctuaries of Haryana and adjoining states.

9. Joint Forest Management

A-Theory

9.1 Introduction:

Guidelines of Government of India regarding Joint Forest Management.

9.2 Forest Development Agencies and Village Forest Committees:

Formation of FDAs and VFCs in support to agriculture, animal husbandry and horticulture, participation of local people in forest protection, facilitation plantations in village with co-operation of the villagers, agro-forestry models, role of forest department in JFM.

9.3 Micro Planning and SHGs:

Concept of micro planning, active participation of women and formation of Self Help Groups, Women Empowerment.

9.4 Miscellaneous:

Forest related welfare schemes of Government, extent of gap in demand and supply of fuel, fodder, fruit, food and small timber.

B-Practical

9.5 Visit to JFM Village, study and preparation of micro plan, EPA activities, SHG and IGA activities.

9.6 Micro plan information demonstration (pre-requisites).

10. Basics of Computer Applications

A-Theory

10.1 Introduction:

Brief history, hardware, software and operating system.

10.2 MS Word:

Edit, save, copy, paste, print, block, mail merge, spell check, thesaurus.

10.3 MS Excel:

Spread sheet, menu, graphs, calculations, printing, copy, edit and paste.

10.4 Internet:

E-mail and internet, E-mails sent, receive, compose.

10.5 Application of Computer in Forestry:

Data management, representation through graphs.

B-Practical

10.6 Practical of above mentioned topics in computer lab.

11. Eco-Tourism

A-Theory

11.1 Introduction:

Concept, definition, policy and guidelines, impact of eco-tourism.

11.2 Miscellaneous:

Sustainability, sustainable design and planning, recreation forestry, integrated town planning and landscaping, layout and design of parks, green zones, green belts close to urban areas.

B-Practical

11.3 Case study:- Visit to Thapli Nature Camp and Eco-tourism sites of adjoining states.

SCHEDULE OF MARKS FOR FORESTER TRAINING (PROMOTEE)

Serial Number

Name of Examination

Written Paper

Practical

Particulars

Marks

Total Marks

Remarks

Time

Marks

1.

Final Examination (for the whole syllabus)

3 Hours

100

100

Examination Board (CF, DFO and Instructor)

2.

Tour Tests

50

Tour Journal

30

100

Instructor

Field Botany

20

3.

Viva voce

100

100

Jointly by the board

4.

Physical Training Games

20

20

In charge Physical Training games

5.

Marathon Race (10 kms)

20

20

In charge Physical Training games

6.

Conduct Marks

60

60

Divisional Forest Officer, Instructor and Asstt. Instructor

Total

400