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 :
JH-043/2022
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Jharkhand
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Jharkhand
(ii)
District :
Latehar
(iii)
Forest Division :
Latehar
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
6.8
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Railway
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Latehar
0.62
jungle-jhari land
2
Latehar
6.18
Protected Forest
Total
6.8
Division 1. : Latehar
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Latehar
6.8
Total
6.8
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
6.8
0.7
Eco 3
Total.
6.8
(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
Ficus Bengalensis
Banyan
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
Others
Mahua
0
2
0
1
0
0
3
Others
Piyar/Chironji
0
0
1
0
0
0
4
Dalburgia Sisoo
Shisham
0
1
0
0
0
0
5
Ficus Religiosa
Peepal
0
1
0
0
0
0
6
Syzigium Cumini
Jamun
0
0
0
1
0
0
7
Gmelina Arborea
Gamhar
0
3
3
1
0
0
8
Others
Genjan
0
4
0
0
0
0
9
Shorea Robusta
Sal/Sakhua
17
512
53
62
38
10
Total
17
523
57
65
38
12
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
712
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Major part of the area proposed for diversion lies in Rehabilitation cum Plantation Working Circle.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Moderately prone 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 :
Elephant, Hyena, Mongoose, Wild boar, Jungle cat, Barking deer, Fox, Langur, Rhesus Macaque, Snakes, Birds etc. In and around the area proposed for diversion is rich in faunal diversity. Animals like Elephant, Hyena, Mongoose, Wild boar, Jungle cat, Barking deer, Fox, Langur, Rhesus Macaque etc. can be sighted frequently. In recent time, regular reports of Human-Elephant conflicts due to elephant herd is being reported from the area. The elephant herd is roaming in and around the areas of Bana & Chakla villages. There is a genuine need of Wildlife Management Plan to mitigate the adverse impacts and disturbance expected to arise from this project considering the continuous presence of elephant herd and other mentioned animals in the area.
(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 :
Yes
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
NO Data
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
1
Geo-referenced map of the forest land proposed for C.A. prepared by using DGPS
2
List of Flora & Fauna
3
Survey of India Toposheet indicating boundary of forest land proposed for C.A.
4
Certificates from competent authority regarding suitability of area identified for compensatory afforestation.
5
Copy of CA scheme details
6
Statement showing length and width of railway and Road corridor passing through forest and non forest area
7
Change in authorised signatory
8
Form A Part-II (Online and Offline)
9
Details of Forest Area proposed for diversion and GMJJ Land Schedule
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
Latehar
379068
162745
872.883
16
1320.54
18/01/2024
955.54
49.82
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
Latehar
Daltonganj
DFO
Yes
One
23/12/2022
Daltonganj
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
Latehar
Daltonganj
DFO
Recommended
The area proposed for diversion is 6.80 ha Notified Forest land 6.18 ha, Deemed forest land GMJJ 0.62 ha in Latehar Forest Division. Proposed project is related to the Chakla Coal mine allotted to Ms. Hindalco Industries Limited. Forest diversion proposal for the Chakla Coal mine is still pending and, in the meantime, User Agency has submitted this proposal for the Rail & Road pathway for transportation of coal from the mine. The proposed area falls in the forest area of Chakla PF and Bana PF. In and around Chakla forest area presence of herds of Elephants can be seen almost throughout the year. In and around the area proposed for diversion is rich in floral and faunal diversity. In recent time, regular reports of Human Elephant conflicts is being reported from the area. The proposed Chakla Coal mine will get connected to the existing Rail line and Road with the help of this proposed Rail line and Road segments. As a result of this project forest of this area will further get fragmented and will adversely affect the roaming pattern of wildlife specially Elephant herds. This may further increase the existing Human Elephant conflicts and losses due to these conflicts. The increased traffic of trains and heavy vehicles may result in almost separating the area on both sides of these lines from the perspective of animal movement in and around the area and more so for megafauna like Elephants. Therefore, measures to mitigate these adverse impacts through comprehensive Integrated Wildlife Management Plan and creation/management of pathways specially overpass and underpass suitable for animal crossings across these lines are very important. A small rivulet named Thakurjarwa passing through this area feeds Mahdonia tributary of Damodar river which flows through the proposed Chakla Coal mine area . Therefore, to minimize the impact of this Rail & Road project on the water regime of this area, a comprehensive Soil & Moisture Conservation Plan for the surrounding area is necessary. Representatives of the User Agency informed that a good portion of this pathway will be elevated Road and Rail line. This if done properly can help in minimizing the fragmentation of habitat for wildlife. Considering the above mentioned mitigative measures for mitigating the adverse impacts of this project the diversion of 6.80 Ha Notified Forest land 6.18 Ha, Deemed forest land 0.62 Ha of Forest land for construction Rail and Road Pathway for transportation of coal proposal is recommended as per the provisions of Forest Conservation act/rules.
Daltonganj
CF
Recommended
I agree with the recommendation made by the DFO, Latehar Forest Division. Based on this, the diversion of 6.8 hectares of forest land for the construction of a Rail and Road pathway for the transportation of coal from Chakla Coal Mine is recommended, subject to the following conditions A. The project construction of a rail and road pathway is coupled with the Chakla Coal project, and the execution of the project will have negative impacts on wildlife. Therefore, the user agency shouldcarry out the following measures at project cost and pay for the cost of their implementation i Structural Mitigation Measures Construct underpass es or overpass es or both based on the site conditions to facilitate wild animal crossing and reduce habitat fragmentation. ii An integrated wildlife management plan is necessary to mitigate the consequent habitat loss. The user agency shall, with the help of a reputed agency, survey and prepare the integrated wildlife management plan and bear the cost of the activities proposed to be executed under this plan. B. The proposed area is prone to soil erosion therefore, the user agency shall prepare a comprehensive soil moisture conservation plan with the help of the Forest Department and bear the cost of the activities proposed to be executed under this plan. These conditions in para A and B herein above are in addition to the costs of CA and NPV that are required to be paid by the user agency.
Yes
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