Saleha Aphrose
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven professional known for strong compliance and environmental leadership skills. Experienced in managing large-scale forestry projects and engaging with diverse stakeholders, dedicated to advancing sustainable environmental practices. Proficient in regulatory compliance and environmental assessment, ensuring adherence to legislation across extensive forest areas. Experienced in stakeholder engagement and team leadership, driving successful environmental initiatives and audits.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forest Range Officer
Government of Telangana - Telangana State Forest Department
Zaheerabad
11.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Telangana State Forest Department
- Lead environmental management and enforcement across 8,722.73 hectares of Reserve Forest, ensuring full compliance with forestry, biodiversity, and environmental legislation.
- Manage and mentor a team of 11 officers delivering environmental audits, compliance assessments, licensing (including for over 30 sawmills), and enforcement activities.
- Main law enforcer for illegal encroachments and tree fellings.
- Administer sustainable timber processing licenses with adherence to statutory requirements and effective compliance reviews.
- Prepare and review environmental reports, briefs, and regulatory documentation in line with statutory timeframes.
- Act as department representative for enforcement proceedings and legal compliance audits.
- Liaise with government bodies, industry stakeholders, and community groups to maintain productive regulatory relationships.
- Telangana State Forest Department
- Managed documentation related to environmental assessments and regulatory reporting.
- Handled contaminated land and developed land remediation plans
Forest Manager
Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) - Telangana State Forest Department
Hyderabad
04.2022 - 11.2024
- Ensured compliance and enforcement for urban forestry projects exceeding 500, meeting all regulatory standards.
- Supervised planting and maintenance of over 8 million plants across various development initiatives.
- Prepared comprehensive environmental performance reports for senior management assessment.
- Addressed public complaints regarding alleged environmental regulation violations promptly.
- Monitored staff activities in waste management, hazardous materials handling, and pollution control.
- Implemented environmental guidelines and risk mitigation procedures to enhance urban restoration efforts.
- Delivered strategic recommendations to senior management while engaging with government and industry stakeholders.
- Led a professional team to foster a culture of compliance excellence.
- Conducted community outreach programs to educate citizens on environmental conservation practices.
- Led Water remediation, restoration and bund beautification projects
Forest Range Officer
Government of Telangana - Telangana State Forest Department
Shamirpet
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Administered environmental protection for 1,542.916 hectares of reserved forest while managing compliance audits and enforcing regulations.
- Coordinated habitat restoration and wildlife conservation programs within established legislative frameworks.
- Represented department during compliance investigations and litigation processes to uphold environmental standards.
- Led successful deer breeding initiatives in a controlled park, preparing individuals for reintroduction into wildlife habitats.
Assistant Range Officer
Government of Telangana - Telangana State Forest Department
Keesara
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Ensured regulatory compliance over 2,171 hectares of protected forest, enhancing biodiversity and controlling erosion.
- Conducted rigorous compliance monitoring and prepared detailed regulatory reports.
- Represented department in legal proceedings to uphold regulatory standards.
- Supervised mining operations, enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Led safety audits and inspections, maintaining high compliance with safety regulations.
Trainee Forest Range Officer
Government of Telangana
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Conducted Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), ecological and soil surveys, and GIS mapping to support sustainable land and forest management.
- Contributed to developing forest fire prevention strategies and nursery operations supporting afforestation projects.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Development -
IGNOU
Nagpur09-2026
Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental And Sustainable Development -
IGNOU
Nagpur09-2025
Master of Environmental Science -
IGNOU
Nagpur 06-2024
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) -
Osmania University
Hyderabad04-2005
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Osmania University
Hyderabad 11-2002
Skills
- Environmental legislation expertise
- Regulatory compliance and management
- Environmental assessment and auditing
- Team leadership and mentoring
- Resource allocation and staff development
- Regulatory documentation preparation
- Strategic stakeholder engagement
- Oral and written communication
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Work health and safety awareness
- Capacity for remote work
- Valid driver's license holder
- ISO 14001 EMS lead auditor
- GIS mapping proficiency
- Climate change adaptation strategies
- Green building design principles
- Invasive species management
- Ecological survey techniques
- Water quality monitoring practices
- Pollution control measures
- Stormwater management solutions
- Groundwater monitoring techniques
- Environmental risk assessment methodologies
- Soil sampling procedures
- Hazardous materials handling expertise
- Accident investigation skills
Certification
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Lead Auditor, In Progress
- GIS Specialization, University of California, Davis (Coursera)
- Sustainable Cities, Johns Hopkins University (Coursera)
- Thematic Online Course for Forest Range Officers, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC), Govt. of India
- Full Member, Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ)
Additional Information
Familiar with Northern Territory environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks; committed to continuous learning and alignment with local compliance standards., Proven ability to work flexible hours including regional and remote travel; possess a valid driver's license., Strong commitment to the values of alignment, caring, courage, and responsibility aligned with the Department's culture., Available for Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) sponsorship.
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Telugu
- Urdu
- Arabic
Selected Projects
- Warangal Highway NH 163 - Compliance-led Afforestation, Directed planting and maintenance activities with strict adherence to regulatory requirements and effective stakeholder collaboration.
- Ghatkesar Nursery - Urban and Rural Forestry Supply, Managed compliant propagation and distribution of 2.5 million plants under approved environmental protocols.
- Bund Restoration and Beautification - Bhuvanagiri and Peerzadiguda, Led ecological restoration projects promoting freshwater ecosystem health within regulatory frameworks.
Languages
Urdu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Telugu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Forest Range Officer
Government of Telangana - Telangana State Forest Department
11.2024 - Current
Forest Manager
Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) - Telangana State Forest Department
04.2022 - 11.2024
Forest Range Officer
Government of Telangana - Telangana State Forest Department
09.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant Range Officer
Government of Telangana - Telangana State Forest Department
08.2020 - 08.2021
Trainee Forest Range Officer
Government of Telangana
02.2019 - 08.2020
Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Development -
IGNOU
Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental And Sustainable Development -
IGNOU
Master of Environmental Science -
IGNOU
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) -
Osmania University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Osmania University
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