About Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation

As per the preamble of the "UP Corporation Act (Uttarakhand Amendment Act,) 2001, the Corporation was formed for the 'better preservation, supervision and development of forests and better exploitation of Forest produce within the State of Uttarakhand (then Uttarakhand) and for matters connected there with." The UAFDC has, therefore, been engaged in the harvesting of the forest produce, allotted to it by the Forest Department along with the sale of timber, firewood, bamboo and minor-minerals.

The main objectives are:

• Removal of dead, dry, uprooted trees from the forest areas to support the Silvicultural aspects of the management and working plans of forests for assisting the natural regeneration.
• To meet the requirement of timber and fire wood for public and industries.
• To meet the silvicultural requirement of the rivers by scientific collection of minor minerals and making it available to the consumers.
• Creating awareness among the people especially students for the environment ecologically through our Eco-Tourism program.

Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation (UAFDC) is a statutory body constituted by the State Government. The Corporation was formed for the better preservation, supervision and development of forest, and for better exploitation of forest produce within the State and for all matters connected therewith.

The Corporation has been progressing forward not only in its financial aspect but has also taken a big leap in the direction of diversification of its activities. Over the years, UAFDC has grown into a pivotal institution ensuring that the forest wealth of Uttarakhand is managed sustainably and made available for broader economic development.

The Corporation's scope of work now extends well beyond its original mandate and includes:

• Removal of dead, dying, and uprooted trees as allotted by the Forest Department
• Collection and disposal of minor minerals from rivers situated inside reserved forest areas
• Collection and marketing of medicinal plants and herbs
• Promotion of Eco Tourism within forest areas of the State

UAFDC operates under the supervision of the State Government and works in close coordination with the Forest Department to ensure that all extraction and commercial activities comply with forest conservation norms and environmental guidelines.