Director General being the operational head is responsible for the following:
- Formulate developmental plans for wildlife and to supervise the execution of these plans
- Direct and supervise the protection and preservation of wildlife in the province
- Supervise the strict enforcement of the wildlife legislation by the wildlife staff
- Advise the government on wildlife management
- Advise and assist the zoos in the process of maintaining wild animals
- Supervise the work of the subordinate staff by spot inspection and through progress reports
Administrative Branch
The head of the administrative branch is responsible:
- Deal with service matters of the officers and officials of the department
- Maintain the personal record and service books of the officials of the posting and transfer of officials
Accounts Branch
The accounts branch manages the following:
- Preparation, distribution and control of the budget of Punjab Wildlife Department under Grant No. 23-Misc and Grant No.36-Development
- Management of appropriation accounts, audit &inspection reports including internal audit and pre-audit of bills submitted by Director of Lahore Zoo and issuance of cheques and payments
- Supervision of accounts branch of the Director General office and of Wildlife & Parks department
Monitoring & Evaluation Branch
The monitoring and evaluation branch is responsible for the following:
- Monitoring & evaluation of development and non-development projects of the department and the identification of bottlenecks in their implementation. Further, the branch advises ways and means for the achievements of stipulated targets
- Draw feasibility reports of the projects by visiting the area of activities
- Preparation of development projects
Management Branch
The management branch is there to:
- Suggest ways and means for better management of wildlife
- Maintain stock position of animals & birds kept at wildlife parks, breeding centers and zoos in Punjab