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 :
KA-076/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Karnataka
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Karnataka
(ii)
District :
Chamarajanagar
(iii)
Forest Division :
Kollegala
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
32.6149
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Transmission Line
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Kollegala
32.6149
Reserved Forest
Total
32.6149
Division 1. : Kollegala
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Chamarajanagar
32.6149
Total
32.6149
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
32.6149
70
Eco 4
Total.
32.6149
(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 Religiosa
Arali
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
Albizzia lebbeck
Bage
2
2
2
0
1
3
3
Dalbergia Latifolia
Beete
1
0
2
0
1
0
4
Azadirachta Indica
Bevu
3
11
5
2
5
5
5
Albezzia Amara
Sujjalu
152
153
160
150
105
19
6
Pterocarpus Marsupium
Honne
5
9
2
1
0
2
7
Pongamia Pinnata
Honge
1
17
6
3
0
4
8
Tamarindus Indica
Hunase
10
18
21
38
15
26
9
Bamboo
Bidru
23
2
0
2
0
1
10
Tectona Grandis
Teak
5
3
0
0
0
0
11
Holoptelia integrifolia
Thapasi
1
1
0
1
2
0
12
Neem
Neem
3
0
1
1
0
0
13
Eucalyptus
Nilgiri
1
0
0
0
0
0
14
Calophyllum Inophyllum
Surahonne
8
1
0
0
0
0
15
Phyllanthus Emblica
Nelli
9
0
0
0
0
0
16
Feronia Elephantum
Bela
2
5
13
4
0
5
17
Cassia Fistula
Kakke
5
13
2
0
0
0
18
Acacia Catechu
Kaggali
0
1
4
2
0
0
19
Hardwickia Binnata
Karachi
5
1
21
9
4
15
20
Chukrasia Tabularis
Karadi
0
1
0
0
0
0
21
Others
Antuvala
5
8
10
2
0
0
22
Others
Arane Anju
1
0
0
0
0
0
23
Others
Asuvara
1
2
0
0
0
0
24
Others
Banni
1
1
2
7
2
4
25
Others
Baraga
2
9
12
2
0
0
26
Others
Barpe
2
5
5
4
0
0
27
Others
Basavana pada
1
8
15
7
0
4
28
Others
Bejjale
126
30
1
0
2
0
29
Others
Bide
3
0
0
0
0
0
30
Others
Bisale
6
0
0
0
0
0
31
Others
Bilakalu
1
0
1
1
0
0
32
Others
Dhikshate
1
0
0
0
1
0
33
Others
Dhindil
4
21
63
20
2
0
34
Others
Eji
6
3
0
0
0
0
35
Others
Eeraga
12
20
0
0
1
0
36
Others
Ethaga
1
0
0
0
0
1
37
Others
Garagasa
6
4
0
0
0
0
38
Others
Goravi
2
0
1
0
0
0
39
Others
Gurulu
5
20
4
5
0
0
40
Others
Halle
9
5
2
0
0
0
41
Madhuca indica
Halu Hippe
8
5
2
0
0
0
42
Others
Have
1
0
0
0
0
0
43
Others
Hebbevu
1
0
0
0
0
0
44
Others
Hodavarada
1
0
0
0
0
0
45
Others
Ichala
1
0
0
0
0
0
46
Others
Jagadi
7
1
0
0
0
0
47
Others
Jagalagante
11
14
11
11
0
2
48
Others
Jali
1
1
3
0
0
0
49
Others
Kadaga
1
1
3
5
5
2
50
Others
Kadnimbe
14
28
6
1
0
0
51
Others
Kadu
1
0
0
0
0
0
52
Acacia Catechu
Kadu Sooji
1
0
0
0
0
0
53
Acacia Catechu
Kanaka
1
3
0
0
0
1
54
Acacia Catechu
Kannerale
7
5
15
7
1
6
55
Acacia Catechu
Karatige
1
4
0
0
1
0
56
Others
Kanneri
3
3
11
2
0
1
57
Others
Kanu
41
0
0
1
1
0
58
Others
Karabi
1
0
0
0
0
0
59
Others
Kariganu
1
0
0
0
0
0
60
Others
Kittarasi
5
8
6
6
7
1
61
Others
Kola Murukanu
4
2
0
0
0
0
62
Others
Kola Murukanu
4
2
0
0
0
0
63
Others
Mango
1
0
0
0
0
0
64
Others
Mukkannubella
1
1
0
0
0
0
65
Others
Murukuda
4
0
0
0
0
0
66
Others
Murukulu
3
2
0
0
0
0
67
Others
Muttuge
2
0
0
0
0
0
68
Others
Mudala
1
0
0
0
0
0
69
Others
Naviladi
8
1
2
0
1
1
70
Others
Nayibela
5
1
1
1
1
0
71
Others
Samblane
15
2
0
0
0
0
72
Others
Shivani
1
0
0
0
0
0
73
Others
Shilla
1
0
0
0
0
0
74
Others
Shobalasi
11
0
0
0
0
0
75
Others
Somshi
6
18
2
5
0
0
76
Others
Tadi
1
0
0
0
0
0
77
Others
Thamsi
1
0
1
2
1
1
78
Others
Tarate
1
4
1
0
1
2
79
Others
Thekana
3
0
0
0
0
0
80
Others
Therani
140
79
24
10
2
2
81
Others
Udupe
1
0
0
0
0
0
82
Others
Urugalu
451
453
99
44
8
12
83
Others
Vane
24
1
0
0
0
0
84
Others
Ammkka
1
0
0
0
0
0
85
Others
Asthana
0
1
1
2
0
0
86
Others
Balagada
0
3
7
5
2
4
87
Others
Basava
0
1
3
2
0
0
88
Others
Belaga
0
2
0
0
0
0
89
Others
Beppale
0
1
0
0
0
0
90
Others
Bhuthala
0
1
0
0
0
2
91
Others
Bilusale
0
1
0
0
0
0
92
Others
Bilwa
0
1
0
0
0
0
93
Others
Dundanda
0
1
0
0
0
0
94
Others
Harasu
0
1
0
0
0
0
95
Others
Haruve
0
2
0
0
0
0
96
Others
Jenuboppale
0
7
0
0
0
0
97
Others
Kaladi
0
1
0
0
0
0
98
Others
Karati
0
3
0
0
0
0
99
Others
Kattale
0
1
0
0
0
0
100
Others
Maddimara
0
4
3
5
0
0
101
Others
Mukthi
0
3
1
2
1
0
102
Others
Mukurchi
0
9
2
2
2
0
103
Syzigium Cumini
Nerale
0
2
0
0
2
0
104
Others
Pokalada
0
2
0
0
0
0
105
Others
Ratti
0
1
0
0
0
0
106
Others
Sankeshwari
0
1
0
0
0
0
107
Others
Sanki
0
1
0
0
0
0
108
Others
Seemethangadi
0
1
0
0
0
0
109
Others
Tabada
0
1
0
0
0
0
110
Others
Udava
0
1
0
0
0
0
111
Ficus benghalensis
Aladamara
3
4
2
0
0
2
112
Ficus benghalensis
Ankola
0
0
1
0
0
1
113
Others
Aswara
0
0
1
0
0
0
114
Others
Askani
0
0
1
0
0
0
115
Others
Bare
0
0
1
0
0
0
116
Others
Eeraga
0
0
2
0
0
0
117
Others
Masthanga
0
0
1
0
0
0
118
Others
Muthaga
0
0
1
0
0
0
119
Others
Pithale
0
0
1
1
0
1
120
Others
Thandana
0
0
1
0
0
0
121
Others
Thottimara
0
0
5
0
0
0
122
Others
Uluve
0
0
1
0
0
0
123
Others
Urave
0
0
1
0
0
0
124
Others
Mulla Muthanga
0
0
0
1
0
0
125
Others
Valase
0
0
0
1
0
0
126
Others
Goni
0
0
0
0
1
0
127
Others
Kahi Bevu
0
0
0
0
1
0
128
Others
Yayi
0
0
0
0
1
0
129
Others
Asthana
0
0
0
0
0
1
130
Others
Hole Mathi
0
0
0
0
0
3
131
Others
Ujjagadi
0
0
0
0
0
1
Total
1233
1071
578
377
180
135
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
3574
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Protection Working circle
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Out of total project area from Cowdally to Thalbetta area is gently sloped with very minimal erosional effect. From Thalbetta to MM Hills erosional effect low to medium.
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, Tiger, Indian Guar, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Leopard, Wild Dogs, Honey Badger, Civet Cat, Monitor lizard, Porcupine, Hare, Grizly gaint squirrels etc are the major wildlife present in the division.
(ii).
Whether forms part of national park, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve,tiger reserve, elephant corridor, wildlife migration corridor etc. :
Yes
Details and comments on the impact of Project on such areas :
Since the area falls under major Elephant Corridor, the transmission lines which are passing through which requires clearance of the corridor will have impact on elephant and other wild animals movement and the humming sound which created by transmission line will have behavioural changes in wildlife. But current project proposes to use forest crossing towers which will be having minimum height of 44 mtr. This will enable no clearance of the corridor which will have no impact on wildlife movement. So that the forest crossing towers more suitable to sensitive areas like M M Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
(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):
Yes
Details of Protected Area and comments on the impact of Project on the ESZ :
M M Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is a 906.00 Sq.Km. with diverse vegetational types ranging from scrub jungle to semi evergreen forest. Sanctuary declared in the year 2013 and ESZ notified in the year 2017. ESZ area is about 14312.94 Ha. Current project which is starting from Cowdally to M M Hills falls within the ESZ of M M Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. The current proposed project which is a linear project will have minimum impact on wildlife movement.
(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 :
Yes
Details and comments on the impact of Project on such areas :
M M Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is a 906.00 Sq.Km. with diverse vegetational types ranging from scrub jungle to semi evergreen forest. Sanctuary declared in the year 2013 and ESZ notified in the year 2017. ESZ area is about 14312.94 Ha. Current project which is starting from Cowdally to M M Hills falls within the ESZ of M M Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. The current proposed project which is a linear project will have minimum impact on wildlife movement.
(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
Patch wise details for Degraded Area (To be earmarked by DFO)
(i).
Total Financial Outlay for C.A(lacs):
195.68
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
33.1448
Reserve Forest
Kollegal
Apaji 147 FAFF 2012
View file
2
2
9.9679
Reserve Forest
Kollegal
Apaji 147 FAFF 2012
View file
3
3
5.6663
Reserve Forest
Kollegal
Apaji 147 FAFF 2012
View file
4
4
5.7653
Reserve Forest
Kollegal
Apaji 147 FAFF 2012
View file
5
5
10.1836
Reserve Forest
Kollegal
Apaji 147 FAFF 2012
View file
6
6
1.7362
Reserve Forest
Kollegal
Apaji 147 FAFF 2012
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
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
Chamarajanagar
564800
275610
527.553
12
659.556
08/03/2022
403.406
256.15
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
Kollegala
Chamarajanagara
DFO
Yes
Three
12/01/2022,24/01/2022,29/01/2022
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
Kollegala
Chamarajanagara
DFO
Recommended
Since the proposed project is unavoidable, hence the proposed project is recommended.
Chamarajanagara
CF
Recommended
The project is diversion of 32.6149 Ha. of forest land for construction of new 66KV substation in forest and non forest land at M.M.Hills village and 66KV transmission line forest and non forest land for distance of 20.99 Kms in Cowdalli, M.M.Hills reserve forest and M.M.Hills village in Ramapura Hobli, Hanur Taluk of Chamarajanagar district. The project is taken up for the purpose of transmission line. Requirement of forest land for the said proposal is unavoidable and barest minimum. As per DCF, Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Division, Kollegal special forest crossing towers will reduce impact on wildlife and ecology and project is unavoidable. So the project is recommended for consideration.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Justified in letter
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
Karnataka
State Secretary
Recommended
07/10/2022
Stage I Approval
State Govt. Officer
No Data
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