[1] The primary function of this department is protection, conservation and management of forests in Telangana State.

[2][3] The Forest Department began a statewide "Catch the Trap" initiative in December 2023 to prevent the killing or hunting of wild animals.

[4] Department personnel monitor wildlife and disturbances using images captured by strategically located camera traps in the forests.

However, the need to frequently replace SD cards in these cameras arises due to storage limitations.In February 2024, the department announced plans to deploy an AI-based system for wildlife conservation.

This will aid in monitoring animal migration, species identification, poaching detection, and forest fire early warning.