The following table shows the activities implemented by dry zone greening department at the initial phase, covering first four years (from 1997-1998 to 2000-2001 fiscal year) con=ducted by DZGD of its establishment.
First four-year plan (from 1997-1998 to 2000-2001 fiscal year)
| Sr. | Item | Unit | Target | Completed |
| 1. | Establishment of forest plantations | acre | 121,269 | 119,025 |
| 2. | Protection of remaining natural forests | arce | 400,000 | 388,931 |
| 3 | Promoting the use of fuelwood substitutes | |||
| (a)Efficient stoves distribution | stove | 190,150 | 224,743 | |
| (b) Utilization of briquettes | brick | 19182000 | 30640208 | |
| (c) Utilization of agricultural residues | ton | 39310 | 79202 | |
| 4 | Water resources development | |||
| (a)Construction of ponds | pond | 546 | 534 | |
| (b) Construction of small check dams | dam | 339 | 391 | |
| (c) Drilling of underground water | well | 15 | 24 | |
