Forest Department of District Vehari falls under administrative control of Sahiwal Forest Division, controlled by Divisional Forest Officer, Sahiwal. There are two administrative units in District Vehari i.e. Sub Divisional Forest Officer, Vehari and Range Forest Officer, Burewala. Vehari Forests Sub Division comprises of Canal Side Plantation and Roadside Plantation along provincial highways of Tehsil Vehari and Mailsi, whereas Burewala Forest Range comprises of Canal Side Plantation and Roadside Plantation along Provincial Highways of Tehsil Burewala and Rakh Jamlera Plantation situated near Satluj River. The existing set-up was constituted on July 01, 1994 as a result of transfer of Canal Side Plantation from Irrigation Department to Forest Department. The area statement of forests in District Vehari is as under:
| Type of Forest | Forest Area | Total District Area | |
| Vehari Forest Sub Division | Burewala Forest Range | ||
| Protected Forests - Rakh Jamlera Plantation (Compact) | - | 489.36 acres | 489.36 Acres |
| Canal Side Plantation | 767.00 Km | 282.00 Km | 1049.00 Km |
| Roadside Plantation | 240.00 Km | 82.00 Km | 322.00 Km |