Beat | This is the lowest administrative unit of the department. Forest Guard looks after this unit. There are 21 beats in GHNP |
Block | This is the second step of the hierarchy which is controlled by Block officer/ Deputy Ranger. There are 8 blocks in GHNP |
Range | This is the important unit of the forest department which keeps the liaison between department and the public. Range officer is the in charge of the Range. There may be 3-4 Blocks and 9-10 beats under one range officer. There are 3 ranges in GHNP |
Division | All the above ranges constitute a division. Divisonal Forest Officer is the head of this unit who controls all the 3 ranges under this unit with assistance of ACF ( Assistant Conservator of Forests). |
Circle | This is highest field functional unit, manned by Conservator of Forests. Under this circle two Divisions namely GHNP Division and Wild Life Division Kullu exists. |