Administrative Structure

Geographical Units

• Circles — supervisory units led by CCFs covering several divisions
• Divisions — operational units headed by DFOs
• Ranges — sub-divisional units led by RFOs
• Beats — smallest field units patrolled by Forest Guards

Functional Wings

• Territorial Wing — production forestry, plantations
• Wildlife Wing — sanctuaries, national parks, tiger reserves
• Working Plans Wing — scientific management plans
• Social Forestry Wing — community plantations
• Research & Training Wing — applied forestry research
• Vigilance & Protection Wing — anti-poaching, offence cases