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 :
UK-072/2022
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Uttarakhand
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Uttarakhand
(ii)
District :
Nainital
(iii)
Forest Division :
Ramnagar
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
0.35
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Irrigation
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Ramnagar
0.35
Reserved Forest
Total
0.35
Division 1. : Ramnagar
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Nainital
0.35
Total
0.35
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
0.35
0.4
Eco 3
Total.
0.35
(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
Abies Alba
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
0
(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
Abies pindrow
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
0
(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
Eucalyptus
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
0
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Working plan prescription is miscellaneous forest working circle.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
As per condition of area forest land is not prone to soil erosion.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
1.5
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 :
Lepord, Deer, Monkey, Elephants
(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 :
The proposed project near the Fathepur-Gadgadiya wildlife corridor, a key elephant movement route, aims to convert a temporary diversion head into a permanent diversion head for the Kaladhungi canal. This canal, serves 15 villages and was built during the British period. If the project avoids disrupting the river flow, any adverse impacts on the forest and wildlife are less likely. Comments of CWLW are attached herewith.
(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 :
Yes
Details and comments on the impact of Project on such areas :
The proposed project near the Fathepur-Gadgadiya wildlife corridor, a key elephant movement route, aims to convert a temporary diversion head into a permanent diversion head for the Kaladhungi canal. This canal, serves 15 villages and was built during the British period. If the project avoids disrupting the river flow, any adverse impacts on the forest and wildlife are less likely. Comments of CWLW are attached herewith.
(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):
11.27
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
0.7
RF
Kaladhungi
na
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
Distance Certificate from ITcell
2
Distance Certificate
3
Land Schedule
4
Maps
5
NPV Calculation
6
comments of cheif wildlife warden
7
Tree Enumeration
8
Short commings reply
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
Nainital
679400.00
402040.00
7802.47
633
9568.87
30/11/2019
7902.68
499.2
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
Ramnagar
Western
DFO
Yes
One
16/06/2022
Western
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
Ramnagar
Western
DFO
Recommended
Recommended.
Western
CF
Recommended
As Proposed by DFO.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
As per file attached
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
Uttarakhand
State Secretary
Recommended
28/11/2022
as per file attached
State Govt. Officer
No Data
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