Forest in Tripura is divided into four divisions called Udaipur, Gumti,Bagafa and Trishna. The Conservator of Forest based in Udaipur monitors the activities of the Divisional Forest Officers (DFO).

Out of the total 6292.68 sq. km. of Government Forests in the state, 2005.39 sq. km. lies in the South Tripura District. The forests in the South Tripura District are administered through three territorial Divisions, namely Udaipur, Bagafa, Gumti and Wildlife Sanctuary at Trishna.

Forest types in South Tripura District fall in four broad categories. Moist Mixed Deciduous Forest, Bamboo Brakes, Low Alluvial Savannah Woodlands and small stretches of Tropical Alluvial Forest. Majority of the natural Sal forests of the state lies in the South Tripura District. Forest in this district are endowed with a rich diversity of flora and fauna, typical of high rainfall, high temperature.

This district boasts of the only population of Indian Bison (Gaur) in and around Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary. Phayre’s Leaf Monkey, Popularly known as Spectacled Monkey, is available in this district along with a small population of Hoolock Gibban, the only Wild Ape in India. Forests of the district are also very rich in medicinal plant resources. Both illicit felling and damage to forest regeneration by stray cattle is rampant. In order to tackle this problem of protection, the forest protection infrastructure has been strengthened.

Along with intensified vigil and enforcement, the state has taken up concerted efforts to involve forest communities in forest management. This endeavor in the name of Joint forest Management has been quickly gaining grounds and a great deal of enthusiasm has been created both amongst forest personnel and forest communities. They have been now working together successfully in several localities jointly with foresters for effective conservation of forests on the basis of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) providing a share of forest products on a quid pro quo basis. More than 113 Joint Forest Committees have been constituted in the district and motivation and awareness programme to constitute more of such committees are in progress. In addition, Eco Developments Committees have been formed with forest communities around Trishna wildlife Sanctuary and involved in the management and protection of the sanctuary.

The achievement during the financial year ending March 2003 in afforestation was 2301 ha while the target for afforestation of degraded forests in the district during 2003-04 is 1726 ha along with the target for raising of more than 22 lakhs seedlings. A great deal of emphasis has been given since 2002 for revival of medicinal plant resources in natural forests and also their introduction through artificial planting both in forestlands as well as the private lands.