Powers and Functions of the State Level Committee

Powers and Functions of the State Level Committee – The State Level Committee

1. (SLC) shall –
   • (i) Assess the availability of timber in the State by way of appropriate study on demands and supply, as and when it decides. Devise suitable mechanism for sustainable use of timber in a way that does not affect the forests and the tree cover of the area adversely.
   • (ii) Approve the name of Wood Based Industries which may be considered for grant of fresh license or enhancement of the existing licensed capacity, in case the SLC is satisfied that wood is available legally for the said new Wood Based Industries (such as Trees outside forest, Forests etc).
   • (iii) Ensure that the amount (realised from Wood Based Industries) lying with the State Forest Department is utilized for the purpose of afforestation / plantation only.
   • (iv) Examine any other matter referred by the State Government and send appropriate recommendation to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.