Punjab State was reorganized in the year 1966 and was left with only 1875 Sq. Km of recorded forest area in that year which has now increased to 3058 Sq. Km.
The species that has planted are Shisham , Sirs, Teak, Khair, Jamun, Pipal , Mango, Masket ,Kiker,Euc,Draik, Mulbery and Cheel.
The Corporation takes over standing trees from the Forest Deptt. Punjab on rates fixed by the State Government and sells them through tender system and open public auctions.
The Corporation takes over standing trees from the Forest Deptt. Punjab on rates fixed by the State Government and sells them through tender system and open public auctions.
Year | Sale of Standing Trees (₹ in Lacs |
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2012-13 | 5180.86 |
2013-14 | 4977.93 |
2014-15 | 5090.04 |
2015-16 | 3496.44 |
2016-17 | 3530.96 |
2017-18 | 1923.14 |
2019-20 | |
2020-21 | |
2021-22 | |
2022-23 |