The Department of forest farming and Conservation

Before discussing training needs it is important to understand the structure of the HP Department of forest farming and Conservation(DFFC). This Department is headed by the principal chief conservator of forest(PCCF). It has five major wings, each headed by a chief Conservator of forests(CCF).responsible for forest settlemen, project planning and developmen.,Wildlif, working plans and territorialand protection matters.Logging and other commercial operations are undertaken by the state forest Corporation,headed by a managing Director(CCF) and supported by parrelel supporting lines.

The present DFFC career structureand numbers of staff at each level are shown in figure 5.1

Framework for trainingfor participatory forest management

Training needs

A wide range of training needs has been identified within the DFFC. Some of the needs are specific to certain levels of staff.

Management change

The DFFC and associated organisations are presently Going through a period of unprecedented change

Communication skills

It is required Through out the DFFc. Few staff have had normal training skills are urgently required.

Developing village level organisations

Participatory planning and management

Increasing gender awarness

Assertiveness skills

Team work

Working with NGo s

Sustainable silvicultural systems

Many DFFc staff have a very good understanding of classical silva cultural system. However successful, PFM will need a wide range of new silva cultural systems .