The Forestry Information Bureau (FIB)

The Forestry Information Bureau (FIB) was formed in 1993. Before the formation of FIB, a forest publicity wing was functioning in the department for coordinating the forestry extension activities. This wing was reconstituted as FIB. Activities of FIB are under direct supervision of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (General). This wing has one director, one deputy director, and three public relations officers.Publications of the bureau include 'Aranyam' a quarterly magazine on forests and forestry in Malayalam, newsletters, and information booklets aimed to develop awareness among the public. Apart from bringing out publications, the wing is responsible for conducting and organizing seminars, discussion meetings, workshops, exhibitions and film shows. The Bureau has also organized nature orientation camps for journalists inside forests. The FIB coordinates activities of nearly 400 forestry clubs in schools all over the state. A unique information dissemination programme conceived by the Bureau is publication of books on forestry in collaboration with the Kerala State Institute of Languages and Kerala Grandhasala Sangh. A series of books are published in this scheme called 'Vana Sasthra Pusthaka Corner'.