PART-II
Form for seeking prior approval of Central Government under section 2 of the Forest(Conservation) Act,1980 for Diversion of fresh forest area
(To be filled by the concerned Deputy Conservator of Forest)
State Serial No. of proposal :
AP-036/2019
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Andhra Pradesh
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Andhra Pradesh
(ii)
District :
East Godavari,Visakhapatnam
(iii)
Forest Division :
Kakinada,Narasipatnam
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
11.3
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Road
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Kakinada
6.58
Reserved Forest
2
Narasipatnam
4.72
Section 4
Total
11.3
Division 1. : Kakinada
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
East Godavari
6.58
Total
6.58
4.
Details of Vegetation available in the forest land proposed for diversion
(i)
Density of vegetation
S. No.
Area(in ha.)
Density
Eco-Class
1
6.58
0.6
Eco 2
Total.
6.58
(ii)
Species-wise local/scientific names and girth-wise enumeration of trees at FRL
S. No.
Scientific Name
Local Name
(0-30)cm.
(31-60)cm.
(61-90)cm.
(91-120)cm.
(121-150)cm.
(>150)cm.
1
Misc. Species
bridella retusa
0
4
2
0
2
0
2
Adina cordifolia
Bandaru
0
3
1
0
3
0
3
Misc. Species
Macaranga peltata
0
2
4
1
0
0
4
Misc. Species
Trewia nudiflora
0
0
1
0
1
0
5
Bombox Ceiba
Burugu
0
0
0
0
2
0
6
Misc. Species
Schleichera trijuga
0
0
2
0
6
0
7
Lagerstroemia Parviflora
Chennangi
0
2
1
3
3
0
8
Misc. Species
Miliusa tomentosa
0
1
0
0
0
0
9
Albezzia Labbeck
Chinduga
0
0
0
0
2
0
10
Misc. Species
Anogeissus latifolia
0
1
4
4
10
0
11
Misc. Species
Garuga pinneta
0
0
1
0
1
0
12
Gmelina Arborea
Gummadi
0
0
1
0
1
0
13
Misc. Species
Lannea coromandelica
0
4
6
1
1
0
14
Misc. Species
Strychnos potatorum
0
0
0
0
1
0
15
Madhuca indica
Ippa
0
0
1
0
0
0
16
Misc. Species
jarika
0
7
1
0
0
0
17
Misc. Species
Jirumudu
0
1
0
0
0
0
18
Terminalia Chebula
Karaka
0
1
3
2
1
0
19
Xylia Xylocarpa
Konda tangedu
0
38
8
11
32
0
20
Thapasi
Sterculia villosa
0
2
1
0
1
0
21
Misc. Species
Pterosperanum suberitolicem
0
2
1
1
0
0
22
Mangifera Indica
Mamidi
0
0
0
0
1
0
23
Aegle Marmelos
Maredu
0
1
0
0
0
0
24
Ficus benghalensis
Marri
0
0
0
0
1
0
25
Schreberaswictinioibes
Mokkem
0
0
1
0
0
0
26
Misc. Species
strychnos nux vomica
0
0
0
2
1
0
27
Semecarpus Anacardium
Nalla jeedi
0
1
2
0
0
0
28
Terminalia Tomentosa
Nalla maddi
0
0
7
3
2
0
29
Misc. Species
Pala
0
1
0
0
0
0
30
Artocarpus Heterophyllus
Panasa
0
0
1
0
0
0
31
Misc. Species
Dalbergia paniculata
0
0
1
0
0
0
32
Misc. Species
Palaquium ellipticum
0
1
0
0
0
0
33
Misc. Species
Maerua apetala
0
2
0
0
0
0
34
Ficus Bengalensis
Pitta marri
0
2
0
0
0
0
35
Misc. Species
Puthadi
0
3
1
0
0
0
36
Cassia Fistula
Rela
0
1
0
0
0
0
37
Dalbergia Latifolia
Rose wood
0
5
0
0
0
0
38
Grewia Tiliaefolia
Tada
0
13
6
3
2
0
39
Terminalia Bellarica
Tani
0
0
1
0
0
0
40
Emblica Officinalis
Usiri
1
0
2
0
0
0
41
Misc. Species
Vandanam
0
0
0
0
1
0
42
Pterocarpus Marsupium
Yegisa
0
0
2
3
8
0
43
Boswellia Serrata
Yerra karra
0
4
0
0
2
0
Total
1
102
62
34
85
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
284
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
No erosion in forest area takes place due to formation of the road.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
The proposed road is passing through the
8.
Significance of the forest land proposed for diversion from wildlife point of view
(i).
Details of wildlife present in and around the forest land proposed for diversion :
Bear, Spotted Deer, Chowsinga, Peacock, Wild boar and Barking Deer etc.,
(ii).
Whether forms part of national park, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve,tiger reserve, elephant corridor, wildlife migration corridor etc. :
No
(iii).
Whether the forest land proposed for diversion is located within eco-sensitive zone(ESZ) of the Protected Area notified under Wildlife(Protection) Act,1972 (Note: In case, ESZ of a Protected Area is not notified,then,10kms distance from boundary of the Protected Area should be treated as ESZ):
No
(iv).
Whether any national park, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve, tiger reserve, elephant corridor, wildlife migration corridor etc., is located within 1 Km. from boundary of the forest land proposed for diversion :
No
(v).
Whether any rare/endangered/unique species of flora and fauna found in the area :
No
9.
Details of any protected archaeological/heritage site/defence establishment or any other important monument located in the area, if any
(i).
Whether any protected archaeological/heritage site/defence establishment or any other important monument is located in the area :
No
10.
Comment as to the reasonability of the extent of the forest land proposed for diversion
(i).
Whether the requirement of forest land as proposed by the user agency is unavoidable and bare minimum for the project :
Yes
11.
Details of violation(s), if any ,committed
(i).
Whether any work in violation of the Act or guidelines issued under the Act has been carried out :
No
12.
Whether work in violation is still in progres(Yes/No) :
NIL
13.
Details of compensatory afforestation scheme
(i).
Patch wise details of non-forest or Revenue forest land to be provided by User Agency for CA
Patch Wise Details
S.no
District Name
Village
Area(in ha.)
khasra
KML file
Present Owner file
1
East Godavari
Gurajanapalli
11.38
Sy.No.203, 204, Karapa Mandal
(ii).
Upload a scanned copy of the Geo-referenced map of the forest land proposed for C.A. prepared by using DGPS or Total Station:
(iii).
Upload a copy of Survey of India Toposheet indicating boundary of forest land proposed for C.A:
(iv).
Copy of CA scheme details:
(iv).
Copy of CA scheme details:
NA
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
1
The proposed area for diversion of 6.58 ha of forest land for formation of road from Y.Ramavaram to Pothavaram (via) M.Bhimavaram in Dummukonda RF of Kakinada Division in favour of Executive Engineer, R&B, Rajamahendravaram may be accepted as per the rules in vogue.
2
Division 2. : Narasipatnam
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Visakhapatnam
4.72
Total
4.72
4.
Details of Vegetation available in the forest land proposed for diversion
(i)
Density of vegetation
S. No.
Area(in ha.)
Density
Eco-Class
1
4.72
0.7
Eco 1
Total.
4.72
(ii)
Species-wise local/scientific names and girth-wise enumeration of trees at FRL
S. No.
Scientific Name
Local Name
(0-30)cm.
(31-60)cm.
(61-90)cm.
(91-120)cm.
(121-150)cm.
(>150)cm.
1
Misc. Species
Bodda
0
0
1
2
0
0
2
Adina cordifolia
Bandaru
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
Xylia Xylocarpa
Tangedu
0
0
2
2
3
5
4
Misc. Species
Sirimanu
0
0
1
0
2
2
5
Misc. Species
Busi
0
0
0
1
0
5
6
Misc. Species
Gumpena
0
0
3
0
0
0
7
Terminalia Tomentosa
Nallamaddi
0
0
0
0
0
2
8
Misc. Species
Korikibusi
0
0
4
3
0
0
9
Misc. Species
Adavi mamidi
0
0
0
0
0
6
10
Misc. Species
Kulakari
0
0
4
3
0
0
11
Misc. Species
Galimanu
0
0
1
0
0
0
12
Syzigium Cumini
Neredu
0
0
0
0
1
1
13
Misc. Species
Chilakadaduga
0
0
1
0
0
0
14
Pterocarpus Marsupium
Yegisa
0
0
1
0
0
0
15
Terminalia Bellarica
Tani
0
0
1
0
0
1
16
Artocarpus Heterophyllus
Panasa
0
0
0
0
0
1
17
Misc. Species
Anem
0
0
0
0
1
0
Total
0
0
19
11
7
25
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
62
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
There is no vulnerability of forest area to erosion.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0
8.
Significance of the forest land proposed for diversion from wildlife point of view
(i).
Details of wildlife present in and around the forest land proposed for diversion :
No
(ii).
Whether forms part of national park, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve,tiger reserve, elephant corridor, wildlife migration corridor etc. :
No
(iii).
Whether the forest land proposed for diversion is located within eco-sensitive zone(ESZ) of the Protected Area notified under Wildlife(Protection) Act,1972 (Note: In case, ESZ of a Protected Area is not notified,then,10kms distance from boundary of the Protected Area should be treated as ESZ):
No
(iv).
Whether any national park, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve, tiger reserve, elephant corridor, wildlife migration corridor etc., is located within 1 Km. from boundary of the forest land proposed for diversion :
No
(v).
Whether any rare/endangered/unique species of flora and fauna found in the area :
No
9.
Details of any protected archaeological/heritage site/defence establishment or any other important monument located in the area, if any
(i).
Whether any protected archaeological/heritage site/defence establishment or any other important monument is located in the area :
No
10.
Comment as to the reasonability of the extent of the forest land proposed for diversion
(i).
Whether the requirement of forest land as proposed by the user agency is unavoidable and bare minimum for the project :
Yes
11.
Details of violation(s), if any ,committed
(i).
Whether any work in violation of the Act or guidelines issued under the Act has been carried out :
No
12.
Whether work in violation is still in progres(Yes/No) :
NIL
13.
Details of compensatory afforestation scheme
(i).
Patch wise details of non-forest or Revenue forest land to be provided by User Agency for CA
Patch Wise Details
S.no
District Name
Village
Area(in ha.)
khasra
KML file
Present Owner file
1
East Godavari
Gurajanapalli
11.38
Sy.No.203, 204, Karapa Mandal
(ii).
Upload a scanned copy of the Geo-referenced map of the forest land proposed for C.A. prepared by using DGPS or Total Station:
(iii).
Upload a copy of Survey of India Toposheet indicating boundary of forest land proposed for C.A:
(iv).
Copy of CA scheme details:
(iv).
Copy of CA scheme details:
NA
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
NIL
14.
District Profile
S.no
District Name
Geographical area of the district (in ha.)
Forest area of the district (in ha.)
Total forest area diverted since 1980 (in ha.)
No. of Approved Cases
Forest Land including penal C.A. (in ha.)
Progress of compensatory afforestation as on(date)
A) Forest land (in ha.)
B) Non-forest land (in ha.)
1
Visakhapatnam
397102
234367
133.997
38
0
08/09/2021
0
269.35
2
East Godavari
1280500
479800
773.842
30
112.087
30/06/2021
112.087
1633.454
15.
Site inspection report of the DFO/CCF/Nodal Officer highlighting important facts pertaining to the forest land
Division Name
Circle
Site inspected By
Whether site inspected
No. of times site visited
Site inspection report
Date of visit
Kakinada
Rajahmundry
DFO
Yes
One
18/01/2021
Narasipatnam
Visakhapatnam
DFO
Yes
One
25/08/2021
Rajahmundry
CF
No
No Data
(Specific recommendation of the DFO/CCF/Nodal Officer with(Part II,III & Part IV))
16.
Specific recommendation of the DFO/CCF/Nodal Officer for acceptance or otherwise of the proposal with reason
Division
Circle
Recommendation By
Recommendation
Reason
Letter
Whether CF agreed
Kakinada
Rajahmundry
DFO
Recommended
The proposed area for diversion of 6.58 ha of forest land for formation of road from Y.Ramavaram to Pothavaram via M.Bhimavaram in Dummukonda RF of Kakinada Division in favour of Executive Engineer, R&B, Rajamahendravaram may be accepted as per the rules in vogue.
Narasipatnam
Visakhapatnam
DFO
Recommended
The proposed road is recommended for an area of 4.72 ha. for diversion of forest land in Compt. no.1441&1442, Puttakota RL in Valugudem Beat, Mattam Bheemavaram Section of Marripakala Range, as the required forest area is unavoidable for the project and within the approved/permitted width as per the above said Gazette notifications. Due to this project there is no threat to the local flora, fauna and there is no archeological heritage importance in this locality.
Visakhapatnam
CF
Recommended
Recommended by Conservator of Forests, Visakhapatnam for an extent of 4.72 ha in Narsipatnam Division as recommended by the DFO, Narsipatnam.
Yes
Rajahmundry
CF
Recommended
Recommended
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Recommended
Specific recommendation of the State Government(Part V)
17.
Specific recommendation of the State Government for acceptance or otherwise of the proposal with reason ( Part V)
State
Recommendation By
Recommendation
Recommendation Date
Remarks
Signing Authority
Notification
Recommendation Letter
Andhra Pradesh
State Secretary
Recommended
17/02/2022
Recommended
State Govt. Officer
No Data
17.
Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional Office
Recommendation By
MoEF File No.
Date of Stage-I Clearance
Clearance Letter
Vijayawada
Regional Office
4-APC146/2022- VIJ
31/12/2022
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/AP/ROAD/37018/2018
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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