Athiyannoor
Grama Panchayat

Thiruvananthapuram District
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Panchayat Level Tree Committee

Environmental Protection and Safe Public Spaces

The Panchayat-Level Tree Committee has been constituted to protect trees standing on public roads and public places, as well as to prevent accidents caused by uprooted trees or falling branches.


 

The Panchayat-Level Tree Committee was formed in accordance with Local Self-Government Department Circular No. 248/RC3/2016/LSGD dated 14.07.2017. Currently, this committee functions at the local level to avoid delays caused by requiring District-Level Tree Committee approval for cutting down trees, and to ensure timely decisions during emergencies.


 

Committee Structure


 

  • President: Chairman


     

  • Secretary: Convenor


     

  • Village Officer: Member


     

  • Forest Department Range Officer: Member


     

Key Responsibilities


 

  • Inspecting whether trees and branches in public places pose potential hazards.


     

  • Taking necessary action regarding trees that threaten public life and property.


     

  • Directing owners to cut down hazardous trees located on private properties.


     

  • Taking legal action in cases of non-compliance and recovering the expenses from the individual concerned.


     

  • Ensuring that the valuation of cut trees is conducted through the Forest Department.


     

  • Coordinating tree protection initiatives within the Panchayat limits to ensure a safe environment.