Section 3(2)(b) in The Karnataka Preservation Of Trees Act, 1976
(b)For a rural area specified in Schedule-I,-(i)The Forest Officer incharge of a Territorial Forest Circle – Chairman;(ii)The Deputy Commissioner of the district or his representative not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner;(iii)The Superintending Engineer Communication and Buildings having jurisdiction; and(iv)two non-official members with background in Environmental Conservation and Protection nominated by the State Government.