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Maharashtra State Biodiversity Board
Government of Maharashtra · Department of Forests

Forest Protection

Forest Protection involves continuous patrolling, intelligence gathering and strict enforcement of the Indian Forest Act, Wildlife Protection Act and related laws.

  • Foot, vehicular and elephant patrols in protected areas
  • Camera traps and drone-based surveillance
  • Joint operations with police and revenue departments
  • Citizen reporting via the Forest Offence Reporting System