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 :
HP-092/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Himachal Pradesh
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Himachal Pradesh
(ii)
District :
Chamba
(iii)
Forest Division :
Pangi
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
211.8427
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Hydel
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Pangi
2.4
River
2
Pangi
127.75
Reserved Forest
3
Pangi
81.69
Protected Forest
Total
211.84
Division 1. : Pangi
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Chamba
211.8427
Total
211.8427
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
2.4
0.3
Eco 6
2
15.95
0.04
Eco 6
3
6.9
0.09
Eco 6
4
5.5
0.22
Eco 6
5
25.8
0.22
Eco 6
6
35.59
0.3
Eco 6
7
13.09
0.04
Eco 6
8
12.02
0.02
Eco 6
9
0.31
0.3
Eco 6
10
18.3
0.06
Eco 6
11
3.42
0.3
Eco 6
12
22.32
0.3
Eco 6
13
14.52
0.3
Eco 6
14
15.72
0.3
Eco 6
15
8.7
0.04
Eco 6
16
11.3
0.7
Eco 6
Total.
211.84
(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
Juglans regia
Akhrot
0
27
17
19
22
42
2
Others
Ash/Shunu / Fraxinus floribunda
48
52
40
35
18
11
3
Others
Badah/Willow / Willow/Salix
1431
747
206
33
7
3
4
Others
Bakharu / Lonicera
347
95
10
5
1
0
5
Others
Bhujpatra / Betula utilis
0
0
1
3
0
0
6
Others
Chilgoza / Pinus gerardiana
395
331
272
173
82
80
7
Others
Deodar / Cedrus deodara
784
390
253
253
182
552
8
Others
Fir / Spruce / Pecia simithiana morinda
0
5
3
3
0
6
9
Others
Goon / H c natt
108
232
197
188
167
256
10
Others
Jammu / Prunus padus
0
2
1
1
0
0
11
Others
Kail / Pinus wallichiana
77
128
54
29
20
63
12
Others
Kainth / Pires pisia
1
8
11
8
7
10
13
Others
Kehamli / Berberise
3
0
0
0
0
0
14
Others
Khadak / Cettris australice
344
559
431
341
149
144
15
Others
Killar / Parrotis Jacquemontiana
17552
8963
756
39
1
2
16
Others
Mandar / Mapple / Acer Caesium
594
417
185
97
16
7
17
Others
Maral / Almus
17
58
66
42
29
51
18
Others
Poplar/Safeda / populus alba
0
19
19
12
5
5
19
Others
Payakh / alnus nitida / alder
450
488
442
361
156
182
20
Others
Pingyath / Crataegus
5
32
15
1
1
0
21
Others
Robinia / Robinia spedeuocacia
0
2
1
3
0
0
22
Others
Rahu / Riyunsh / Cotoniaster besilarice
259
0
0
0
0
0
23
Others
Sanjal / Fraxinus xynthozeloides
1094
677
248
93
14
1
24
Others
Thangi / Corylus Columa
77
111
73
44
25
33
Total
23586
13343
3301
1783
902
1448
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
44363
(iii)
Species-wise local/scientific names and girth-wise enumeration of trees at FRL-2 meter
S. No.
Scientific Name
Local Name
(0-30)cm.
(31-60)cm.
(61-90)cm.
(91-120)cm.
(121-150)cm.
(>150)cm.
1
Juglans regia
Akhrot / Juglans regia
0
27
17
19
21
41
2
Others
Ash/Shunu / Fraxinus floribunda
48
52
40
35
18
11
3
Others
Badah/Willow/Salix
1384
739
204
31
7
3
4
Others
Bakharu / Lonicera
346
95
10
5
1
0
5
Others
Bhujpatra / Betula utilis
0
0
1
3
0
0
6
Others
Chilgoza / Pinus gerardiana
389
326
269
172
81
77
7
Others
Deodar / Cedrus deodara
766
381
241
245
181
547
8
Others
Fir / Spruce / Pecia simithiana morinda
0
5
3
3
0
6
9
Others
Goon / H c natt
108
232
197
187
167
256
10
Others
Jammu / Prunus padus
0
2
1
1
0
0
11
Others
Kail / Pinus wallichiana
75
123
50
29
20
61
12
Others
Kainth / Pires pisia
1
8
11
8
7
10
13
Others
Kehamli / Berberise
3
0
0
0
0
0
14
Others
Khadak / Cettris australice
338
551
425
337
146
142
15
Others
Killar / Parrotis Jacquemontiana
17376
8946
752
38
1
2
16
Others
Mandar / Mapple / Acer Caesium
585
413
184
94
16
7
17
Others
Maral / Almus
17
57
64
40
29
51
18
Others
Poplar/Safeda / populus alba
0
18
19
12
5
4
19
Others
Payakh / alnus nitida / alder
435
481
430
355
151
180
20
Others
Pingyath / Crataegus
5
32
15
1
1
0
21
Others
Robinia / Robinia spedeuocacia
0
2
1
3
0
0
22
Others
Rahu / Riyunsh / Cotoniaster besilarice
253
0
0
0
0
0
23
Others
Sanjal / Fraxinus xynthozeloides
1058
671
241
92
14
1
24
Others
Thangi / Corylus Columa
75
110
69
44
25
33
Total
23262
13271
3244
1754
891
1432
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
43854
(iv)
Species-wise local/scientific names and girth-wise enumeration of trees at FRL-4 meter
S. No.
Scientific Name
Local Name
(0-30)cm.
(31-60)cm.
(61-90)cm.
(91-120)cm.
(121-150)cm.
(>150)cm.
1
Juglans regia
Akhrot / Juglans regia
0
27
17
19
21
40
2
Others
Ash/Shunu / Fraxinus floribunda
48
51
39
35
18
10
3
Others
Badah/Willow/Salix
1361
730
200
29
7
3
4
Others
Bakharu / Lonicera
346
95
10
5
1
0
5
Others
Bhujpatra / Betula utilis
0
0
1
3
0
0
6
Others
Chilgoza / Pinus gerardiana
387
319
266
171
79
75
7
Others
Deodar / Cedrus deodara
759
368
232
234
180
536
8
Others
Fir / Spruce / Pecia simithiana morinda
0
5
3
3
0
6
9
Others
Goon / H c natt
108
232
197
187
167
256
10
Others
Jammu / Prunus padus
0
2
1
1
0
0
11
Others
Kail / Pinus wallichiana
74
118
46
29
18
59
12
Others
Kainth / Pires pisia
1
8
11
8
7
10
13
Others
Kehamli / Berberise
3
0
0
0
0
0
14
Others
Khadak / Cettris australice
333
548
424
336
145
140
15
Others
Killar / Parrotis Jacquemontiana
17219
8919
747
37
1
2
16
Others
Mandar / Mapple / Acer Caesium
577
411
183
94
16
7
17
Others
Maral / Almus
15
57
64
40
29
51
18
Others
Poplar/Safeda / populus alba
0
18
19
12
4
4
19
Others
Payakh / alnus nitida / alder
419
472
427
348
150
178
20
Others
Pingyath / Crataegus
5
32
15
1
1
0
21
Others
Robinia / Robinia spedeuocacia
0
2
1
3
0
0
22
Others
Rahu / Riyunsh / Cotoniaster besilarice
241
0
0
0
0
0
23
Others
Sanjal / Fraxinus xynthozeloides
1019
656
234
88
14
1
24
Others
Thangi / Corylus Columa
75
108
65
42
24
33
Total
22990
13178
3202
1725
882
1411
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
43388
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
The 500 MW Dugar Hydro Electric Project encompasses 211.842 ha of forest land to be diverted for construction of Hydro Power Project. The working plan prescription of the Forest Land proposed for diversion has been covered under Plantation Working Circle of Pangi Forest Division.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The project is required to spent 1.5% of the project cost towards Catchment Area Treatment Plan. The project is also required to perform the Reservoir Rim Treatment Plan as per EIA
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.35
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 :
Fox, Bear
(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
Patch wise details for Degraded Area (To be earmarked by DFO)
(i).
Total Financial Outlay for C.A(lacs):
1326.98
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
8.041
PF
Killar
1
View file
2
2
17.300
PF
Killar
2
View file
3
3
5.690
PF
Killar
3
View file
4
4
23.850
RF
Killar
4
View file
5
5
14.361
RF
Killar
5
View file
6
6
21.100
PF
Saach
6
View file
7
13
16.250
PF
Saach
13
View file
8
14
14.270
PF
Saach
14
View file
9
15
20.660
PF
Killar
15
View file
10
16
49.800
PF
Killar
16
View file
11
17
20.970
PF
Killar
17
View file
12
7
16.580
RF
Killar
7
View file
13
8
20.290
RF
Killar
8
View file
14
9
11.000
RF
Killar
9
View file
15
10
144.122
RF
Killar
10
View file
16
11
11.650
PF
Killar
11
View file
17
12
7.750
PF
Saach
12
View file
(ii).
Copy of CA scheme details:
(iii).
Scanned copy of the Geo-referenced map of the forest land proposed for C.A. prepared by using DGPS or Total Station:
(iv).
Copy of Survey of India Toposheet indicating boundary of forest land proposed for C.A.:
(V).
Copy of NOC from Competent Authority :
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
1
Compensatory Afforestation Scheme
2
Land Suitability Certificate for CA
3
Site Inspection Report
4
Certificate no alternative Non Forest land available for implementation of the project
5
Brief Note on Vulnerability of Forest area to erosion
6
No alternative Non Forest land available for the Compensatory Afforestaion
7
Recommendation of DFO
8
tree enumeration list
9
Working Plan Prescription
10
Part-II Online
11
EDS Reply 29-04-2022
12
Part-II filled by DFO
13
Forest Proposal Part-I Complete documents
14
Forest Proposal Part-II Complete documents
15
Reply letter to the observations of MoEF&CC, New Delhi
16
Revised Land Suitability Certificate for CA
17
Revised Compensatory Afforestation Scheme
18
Revenue records of forest land
19
Check List of Proposal
20
Joint Inspection Report
21
Endorsement of reply letter submitted by User agency to the observations of CCF, Chamba.
22
NPV of Forest Land
23
EDS Reply - 24-07-2023
24
Sapling information
25
Endorsement of reply letter submitted by user agency to the observations of CCF, Chamba
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
Chamba
652200
243700
99.5423
18
251.738
31/03/2021
251.738
0
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
Pangi
Chamba
DFO
Yes
One
18/08/2021
Chamba
CF
Yes
One
22/03/2022
Nodal Officer
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
Pangi
Chamba
DFO
Recommended
Recommended in the interest of local inhabitants of Pangi Valley, State and Nation. However 3929 Nos of trees above 30 cm at FRL of different species and class are involved. But the Compensatory Afforestation 211.842 x 2 423.68 ha is proposed amounting to Rs. 6,20,58,797/ Rupees Six crore Twenty lac fifty Eight thousand Seven hundred Ninety Seven only as well as the Net Present Value amounting to Rs. 20,66,35,822/ Rupees Twenty Crore Sixty Six lac Thirty Five thousand and Eight hundred Twenty Two only is calculated.
Chamba
CF
Recommended
Recommended for approval please.
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
Himachal Pradesh
State Secretary
Recommended
04/07/2022
Recommended
State Govt. Officer
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