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 :
KL-019/2022
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Kerala
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Kerala
(ii)
District :
Malappuram
(iii)
Forest Division :
NIlambur North
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
1.1574
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Others
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
NIlambur North
1.1574
Deemed Reserve (Vested Forest)
Total
1.1574
Division 1. : NIlambur North
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Malappuram
1.1574
Total
1.1574
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
1.1574
0.3
Eco 3
Total.
1.1574
(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
kanakkaitha
3
11
3
0
0
0
2
Others
Stereospermum colais(poopathiri)
0
7
10
3
0
0
3
Bombax Ceiba
Ilavu
1
4
1
2
1
1
4
Wrigtria Tingtoria
Danthapala
3
2
0
0
0
0
5
Others
Bridelia retusa (Mullamkayani)
0
0
0
0
1
0
6
Others
Coconut
0
0
7
1
0
0
7
Xylia Xylocarpa
Irul
0
7
19
7
2
0
8
Albzzia Spp.
Kunnivaga
0
0
0
0
0
1
9
Others
Hevea brasiliensis (rubber)
0
1
0
0
0
1
10
Others
Quassia indica (Kalkanjiram0
9
36
7
1
0
0
11
Others
Cleisthanthus collinus (Oduk)
0
0
1
0
0
0
12
Others
Cochlospermum religiosum (Parappola)
2
3
1
1
1
0
13
Terminalia Paniculata
Maruthu
2
17
1
3
2
1
14
Terminalia Tomentosa
Karimaruthu
3
18
4
2
0
0
15
Others
Pterocarpus marsupium (Venga)
1
0
0
0
1
0
16
Others
Santhalum album (sandal)
10
0
0
0
0
0
17
Mangifera Indica
Mango
0
0
1
0
1
0
18
Others
Morinda pubescens (Paval)
0
2
0
0
0
0
19
Holoptelia integrifolia
Njettaval
0
0
0
0
0
1
20
Others
Areca catechu (Arecanut)
0
3
0
0
0
0
21
Caryota Urens
Choondappana
0
1
0
0
0
0
22
Grewia Tiliaefolia
Chadachi
0
1
1
0
0
0
23
Others
Ficus hispida (Parakam)
0
1
0
0
0
0
24
Others
Strychnus nuxvomica(Kanjirakam)
0
0
1
0
0
0
25
Others
Zanthoxyllum rhetsa (Mullilam)
1
0
0
0
0
0
26
Ficus Religiosa
Arayal
0
1
0
0
0
0
27
Ficus Bengalensis
Peral
0
1
0
0
0
0
28
Gmelina Arborea
Kumizhu
0
1
1
0
0
0
Total
35
117
58
20
9
5
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
244
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
This land is an unassigned Vested Forest under the possession of Revenue department(deemed reserve) so no specific prescription is given in working plan. But general forest land and fire protection are applicable to this land.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The area is heavily prone to erosion.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.3
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 :
Wild bore, Monkey, Porcupine, Mouse deer, Snakes, Reptiles. Birds: Parrot, Pigeon, Owl, Wood pecker, Eagle, Sparrow, Crow, Hill Myna, Greater coucal, Quil, Jungle fowls, Indain Cuckoo 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 :
NIL
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 :
NIL
12.
Whether work in violation is still in progres(Yes/No) :
No
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
Malappuram
Vettilappara
2.4281
Survey No. 6/1
(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:
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
Malappuram
355000
76379.2
1.539028
6
1.71
31/03/2022
0
1.71
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
NIlambur North
Eastern Circle
DFO
Yes
One
23-04-2022
Eastern Circle
CF
Yes
One
23/11/2022
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
NIlambur North
Eastern Circle
DFO
Not-Recommended
This land is geologically fragile, ecologically important area which is not suitable for establishing an eco farm.
Eastern Circle
CF
Not-Recommended
A proposal has been received by this office from Mr. Veeran Paramban, Vallathodi, Kizhuparamba, Areekode user agency through Divisional Forest Officer, Nilambur North Division for diversion of forest land under Forest Conservation Act, 1980 for the purpose of “Agricultural Eco farm” for an area of 1.1574 Ha.On perusal of records, the reason quoted by the Divisional Forest Officer is highly reasonable and acceptable. Hence, I completely endorse the view of Divisional Forest Officer in the above case and recommend the proposal to be rejected.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Not-Recommended
The site is not suitable for eco farm
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