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 :
MN-021/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Manipur
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Manipur
(ii)
District :
Ukhrul,Senapati
(iii)
Forest Division :
Eastern Forest Division,Ukhrul,Senapati Forest Divisioil,Senapati
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
70.1866
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Road
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Eastern Forest Division,Ukhrul
57.1546
Unclassed Forests
Total
57.1546
Division 1. : Eastern Forest Division,Ukhrul
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Ukhrul
57.1546
Total
57.1546
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
57.1546
35
Eco 1
Total.
57.1546
(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
Albezzia Labbeck
albizza
381
4096
0
0
0
0
2
Alnus Nepalensis
Pareng
572
8668
1238
0
0
0
3
Cedrela Febrifuga Blume
Tairen
0
476
0
0
0
0
4
Emblica Officianalis
Heikhru
0
191
0
0
0
0
5
Others
Cherry
0
572
0
0
0
0
6
Juglan Regia
Heijuga
0
191
0
0
0
0
7
Ficus Tomentosa
Heirit
95
1429
286
0
0
0
8
Pine
Uchan
0
1334
857
0
0
0
9
Others
Uyung
953
7812
95
0
0
0
10
Schima Wallichii Chois
Usoi
0
286
191
0
0
0
11
Others
Ucham
1429
2858
0
0
0
0
12
Others
Usoi
0
1811
0
0
0
0
13
Bauhinia Parviflora
Pahawon
0
191
0
0
0
0
Total
3430
29915
2667
0
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
36012
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Plantation and selection cum improvement circle
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The roads are to be expanded by cutting the hill earth which are generally very step. Therefore, during the monsoon, the freshly cut earth are prone to erosion and landslide.
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 :
The area has no reports of the presence of Schedule I species of animals
(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):
Yes
Details of Protected Area and comments on the impact of Project on the ESZ :
Approximately 22.5 km of the proposed diversion fall under the eco-sensitive zone of the proposed Shirui National Park. The impact would be minimal as the majority of the area are under settlement area.are
(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):
228.12
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
50
Unclassed Forest
UKhrul Range
28, 35 & 36
View file
2
2
65
Unclassed Forest
UKhrul Range
5 & 6
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
Division 2. : Senapati Forest Divisioil,Senapati
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Senapati
13.032
Total
13.032
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
9.1224
40
Eco 1
2
3.9096
10
Eco 1
Total.
13.032
(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
embelica officinalis
Heikru
0
9
41
6
0
0
2
Castanopsis Tribuloides
Sahi
23
50
30
6
0
0
3
Alnus Nepalensis
Pareng
21
24
19
3
1
0
4
Pine
Uchan
14
25
11
16
2
10
5
Misc. Species
Uyung
182
154
60
42
32
17
6
Misc. Species
Ucham
74
65
38
1
14
0
7
Albzzia Spp.
Uil
18
34
21
9
2
1
8
Misc. Species
Heitup
38
34
28
15
57
14
9
Misc. Species
Yongchak
71
55
38
21
0
0
Total
441
450
286
119
108
42
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
1446
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Plantation and Fuel Fodder Working Circle
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Moderate
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 :
Barking deer, Jungle fowl, Wild pigeon, Wild boar 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
Patch wise details for Degraded Area (To be earmarked by DFO)
(i).
Total Financial Outlay for C.A(lacs):
4.722
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
26.064
Unclassed
Karong Range
39
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
Senapati
327100
248300
426.35
8
1343.94
18/02/2022
1343.94
0
2
Ukhrul
4554
3582
744.4
5
1469.4
20/12/2021
1329.4
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
Eastern Forest Division,Ukhrul
Eastern Forest Circle
DFO
Yes
One
21/12/2021
Senapati Forest Divisioil,Senapati
Northern Forest Circle
DFO
Yes
One
28/12/2021
Northern Forest Circle
CF
Yes
One
27/02/2022
Eastern Forest Circle
CF
Yes
One
27/03/2022
(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
Eastern Forest Division,Ukhrul
Eastern Forest Circle
DFO
Recommended
The Widening and improvement of existing road from 0.00 km to 15.00 km NHDL Specification and from 15.00 km to 135.00 km to intermediate carriageway IW Specification of Mahadev Tolloi Pfutsero road on EPC mode would improve the socio economic profile of the people in an around Ukhrul District. The proposed area is unavoidable and barest minimum. So, it is Recommended that forest land proposed to be diverted, may be made available for the construction of the road.
Senapati Forest Divisioil,Senapati
Northern Forest Circle
DFO
Recommended
The land to be diverted is absolutely necessary and unavoidable.
Northern Forest Circle
CF
Recommended
Mahadev Tolloi Pfutsero Road is one of the important Road connecting Manipur and Nagaland States. Widening and improvement of the Road Section will enhance road connectivity, shorten the distance and improve increase socio economy of the far flung villages. The proposal for diversion of 70.1866 Hectare Forest land 57.1546 Ha under Ukhrul District and 13.0320 Ha under Senapati District is the barest minimum. There is no alternate site/alignment and recommended subject to the following condition “As the proposed site is hilly terrain prone to soil erosion/land slide particularly in Ukhrul District, adequate protection measures such as protection/retaining wall, site specific soil and moisture conservation measures at vulnerable points shall be required to avoid landslides”.
Yes
Eastern Forest Circle
CF
Recommended
Mahadev Tolloi Pfutsero Road is one of the important Road connecting Manipur and Nagaland States. Widening and improvement of the Road Section will enhance road connectivity, shorten the distance and improve increase socio economy of the far flung villages. The proposal for diversion of 70.1866 Hectare Forest land 57.1546 Ha under Ukhrul District and 13.0320 Ha under Senapati District is the barest minimum. There is no alternate site/alignment and recommended subject to the following condition “As the proposed site is hilly terrain prone to soil erosion/land slide particularly in Ukhrul District, adequate protection measures such as protection/retaining wall, site specific soil and moisture conservation measures at vulnerable points shall be required to avoid landslides”.
Yes
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