Rudraprayag Forest Division is located as the gateway to the famous Dham Kedarnath and Badrinath. Rudraprayag Forest Division is divided into 5 ranges viz. August Muni, Rudraprayag, Khakra, North and South Jakholi and one unit like Guptkashi. The area of 54 beats and 341 classes in the division is 59867.26. is. The area of civil forest is 48291.23. is. The Van Panchayat under the reserved areas is 3704.12. And Van Panchayat in civil areas is 20701.585.
Some important steps have been taken by Rudraprayag Forest Division for prevention of destructive forestry as follows -
1. To provide training and kits for strengthening of forest panchayats and protection against forest fire.
2. Identification of sensitive areas
3. Setting up of mobile fire crew station in addition to permanent fire crew station.
4. Establishment of a website with GPS and Master Control Room for sharing of instant information.
5. Dissemination of effects of Vanagni in local language.
6. Expectation of cooperation by the district administration during Vanagni period.