Welcome to Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve A Haven for Tigers and Elephants Where Western & Eastern Ghats Meet Conservation in Action TX2 Award Winner for Tiger Conservation Excellence UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Organisational Chart

Administrative structure and hierarchy of Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

Administrative Control

The Buffer Zone of Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is under the administrative control of the Field Director (Chief Conservator of Forests), who reports directly to the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) / Chief Wildlife Warden at the headquarters in Chennai.

The Field Director is assisted by a team of dedicated officers who manage territorial jurisdiction, protection, law enforcement, intelligence collection, coordination, eco-development activities, forest rights, and public grievance systems.

Hierarchical Structure

Administrative structure of Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

Field Director and Chief Conservator of Forests, STR

Deputy Director, Sathyamangalam

Assistant Conservator of Forests (HQ)

Sathyamangalam Division

FRO Ranges
  • 1 FRO Sathyamangalam
  • 2 FRO Bhavanisagar
  • 3 FRO T.N. Palayam
  • 4 FRO Talamalai
  • 5 FRO Vilamundi
  • 6 FRO Kadambur
Special Ranges (3)
  • 1 Forest Protection Squad
  • 2 Eco Development
  • 3 Govt. Sandalwood Depot

Deputy Director, Hasanur

Hassanur Division

FRO Ranges
  • 1 FRO Hassanur
  • 2 FRO Germalam
  • 3 FRO Talavady
  • 4 FRO Jeerahalli
Special Ranges (2)
  • 1 Forest Protection Squad
  • 2 Eco Development

Support & Field Personnel

Dedicated team ensuring smooth operations and conservation efforts

Accountant

Financial management and budget administration

Administrative

Ministerial Staff

Documentation and office administration

Support

Foresters & Guards

Frontline protection and patrol operations

Field Operations

Watchers

Wildlife monitoring and surveillance

Field Operations

Anti-Poaching Staff

Specialized protection and intelligence

Security

Eco-Development Staff

Community welfare and development

Community

Support Staff

General support and maintenance

Support

Key Responsibilities

Protection & Law Enforcement

  • Anti-poaching operations and wildlife crime prevention
  • Intelligence gathering and surveillance
  • 24/7 patrolling and monitoring

Territorial Management

  • Habitat management and restoration
  • Boundary protection and demarcation
  • Resource management and conservation

Eco-Development Activities

  • Community welfare and livelihood programs
  • Education and awareness campaigns
  • Alternative income generation initiatives

Administration & Coordination

  • Forest rights management and documentation
  • Public grievance redressal system
  • Inter-departmental and interstate coordination