Jammu and Kashmir Forest (Conservation and Afforestation) Rules, 2000.

These Rules implements provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Forest (Conservation) Act, 1997 relating to the composition of the Advisory Committee, its conduct of business and to the terms of appointment of non-official members.
Proposals for the diversion of forest land for non-forest purpose shall be submitted to the Government in the Forest Department using the appropriate form attached to these Rules. The proposal shall specify the steps to be taken to compensate for the loss of forest land and specific provisions shall be submitted for compensatory afforestation. The Forest Department shall refer every proposal to the Committee for its advice.