Gujarat Forest Department
Gujarat
Gujarat Forest Department, Government of Gujarat invites applications for the post of 334 Forest Guard. Apply Online before 28 November 2018. Government of Gujarat Recruitment Qualification/eligibility conditions, how to apply & other rules are given below… Official website is www.gujaratindia.com
Employment Notification 334 Forest Guard Vacancy – Gujarat Forest Department
JOB DETAILS:
Name of the post — Forest Guard
No of post — 334
Pay Scale — Not Specified
Educational Qualification:
Secondary Education Exam (SC) Certificate.
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General Information:
- Gujarat State was constituted on May 1, 1960 after the bifurcation of the State of Bombay.According to State of Forest Report (2009), Gujarat has only 11.04% of its geographical area declared as forest, which is much below the national average. Forest and tree cover is in the extent of 11.74 % (7.48 % forest cover and 4.26% tree cover outside forest-TOF) of its geographical area. The unique features of the state are the climatic and geomorphologic conditions viz the largest coastline in the country, the saline deserts of Rann , grasslands, wetlands. These factors have bestowed the state with the diversity of flora and fauna. The majestic Asiatic lion and wild ass have their last resorts of the world in Gujarat. The faunal biodiversity consists of 14% fishes, 18 % reptiles, 37% avifauna and 25% of the mammal species diversity of the country. Gujarat has total geographical area of 196024 Sq. Km. Out of which, 18961.69 Sq. Km. (9.67%) is declared forest area. State has wide variations in Geophysical and Eco-climatic conditions ranging from hot saline deserts to humid hilly tracts and from coast to high hills, which has resulted in to formation of various types of forest.
- Gujarat has total geographical area of 196024 Sq. Km. Out of which, 18961.69 Sq. Km. (9.67%) is declared forest area. State has wide variations in Geophysical and Eco-climatic conditions ranging from hot saline deserts to humid hilly tracts and from coast to high hills, which has resulted in to formation of various types of forest. These factors have bestowed the state with diversity of Flora and Fauna. Gujarat is rich in floral diversity of species, habitats and ecosystems that represents nearly 13% of the floristic diversity of the country. The majestic Asiatic Lion and Wild Ass have their last resorts of the world in Gujarat. The faunal biodiversity consists of 14% fishes, 18% reptiles, 37% avifauna and 25% of the mammal population of the country. Gujarat Forest Department is entrusted with the prime responsibility of protection, conservation and development of forest and wildlife of the state.
- Gujarat state having total geographical area of 1,96,024 sq kms is located on the western most part of the country. The climatic condition of the State is tropical. Average annual rainfall varies from south to north with the former receiving the highest rainfall while the later getting the lowest rainfall in the State.
- Forest area of the state is 21899.49 km² of which 14594.92 km² area is reserved forest, 2884.11 km² is protected forest and 4420.46 km² area is unclassed forest.
- The Forest Conservation Act was enacted in the year 1980 with a view to check further deforestation, as the degradation in forests ultimately results in ecological imbalance. The basic premise of this act is that forests of the country have to be conserved and developed for ecological security, environmental stability and sustainable development. The act lays emphasis on restriction on the de-reservation of forest or use of forest land for non-forest purpose and principally it provide a framework and mechanism where in if any demand arises for forest land for non- forestry purposes then in that case if no alternatives are available, the minimum forest land is to be diverted for non- forestry purposes with due compensatory measures.
- Forestry management in India as well as in Gujarat has passed through various phases. The National Forest Policy of 1988 has recognized the importance of managing our forests on silvicultural principles commensurate with the societal and environmental concerns. It also mentions that no forest be permitted to work without the government approved management plan in a prescribed format. Para 4.3.2 of the National Forest Policy clearly states
- No forest should be permitted to be worked without the Government having approved the management plan, which should be in a prescribed format and in keeping with the National Forest Policy. The Central Government should issue necessary guidelines to the State Governments in this regard and monitor compliance.”
- According to National Working Plan Code, Working Plan is a tool for scientific forest management. It is very useful for evaluating the status of forest resource of a division, assessing the impact of past management practices and deciding about suitable management interventions for future. Periodical up-dating and revision of Working Plans is essential to keep pace with the trends emerging out of forest—people interface and to address other national and international obligations. The preparation of Working Plan is a highly technical and time-framed scheduled operation. The preparation of the Working Plan is based on stock maps which is prepared through ground surveys. Recently, the use of modern tools like remote sensing, GIS & GPS is being done for preparing the forest cover maps of divisions. Every Working Plan includes the area-specific scientific prescriptions for proper management of forests of a particular forest division. Accordingly, the working circles, felling series, and annual coupe area computations are done for the plan period for implementation of the Working Plan prescriptions.
Starting Date for Submission of Application form:14-11-2018 at 04:00 PM.
Last Date for Submission of Application form:28-11-2018 till 11:59 PM.
Vacancy Notice 334 Forest Guard Vacancy – Gujarat Forest Department
Eligible candidates may apply online at Gujarat Forest Department’s website (https://forests.gujarat.gov.in/) from 14 Nov 2018 at 04:00 PM to 28 Nov 2018 till 11:59 PM.
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