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-094/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Uttarakhand
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Uttarakhand
(ii)
District :
Dehradun
(iii)
Forest Division :
Dehradun
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
20.0849
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Road
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Dehradun
20.0849
Reserved Forest
Total
20.0849
Division 1. : Dehradun
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Dehradun
20.0849
Total
20.0849
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
20.0849
0.6
Eco 1
Total.
20.0849
(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
Shorea Robusta
Sal
16
62
798
1217
1087
877
2
Tectona Grandis
Sagun
98
59
135
56
7
3
3
Melotus Philippensis
Rohini
1337
16
9
4
2
1
4
Syzigium Cumini
Jamun
119
2
9
2
3
5
5
Others
Lasoda
12
3
1
1
0
2
6
Others
Dhak
4
1
0
4
1
2
7
Terminalia Bellarica
Baheda
7
0
0
1
2
2
8
Others
Sain
1
0
3
2
8
14
9
Bombax Ceiba
Semal
0
0
2
2
0
2
10
Others
Khair
0
2
2
7
2
0
11
Others
Kadkwa
72
0
3
1
1
0
12
Others
Chilkda
0
0
1
3
0
0
13
Others
Kharpat
0
1
4
2
1
0
14
Ehretia laevis
Chamror
15
0
1
1
0
0
15
Others
Vantutdi
12
1
2
1
0
0
16
Ficus Religiosa
Peepal
1
0
1
0
0
1
17
Others
Katrada
14
1
2
0
0
0
18
Others
Cerus
3
0
2
0
0
1
19
Melia Azadirachta
Bakain
1
0
0
0
0
0
20
Couroupita Guianensis
Kukat
15
0
0
3
0
0
21
Terminalia Chebula
Harad
12
0
0
0
0
0
22
Others
Khadeek
4
0
0
0
0
0
23
Others
Kachnar
20
0
0
0
0
0
24
Others
Molsiri
6
0
0
0
0
0
25
Others
Amrus
7
0
0
0
0
0
26
Cassia Fistula
Amaltas
10
0
0
0
0
0
27
Ficus Racemosa
Gular
19
0
0
0
0
0
28
Others
Nimbu
23
0
0
0
0
0
29
Others
Dhaudi
7
0
0
0
0
0
30
Psidium Guajava
Amrood
79
0
0
0
0
0
31
Others
Bargad
3
0
0
0
0
0
32
Toona ciliata
Tun
3
0
0
0
0
0
33
Others
Chandana
1
0
0
0
0
0
34
Others
Bealpatr
4
0
0
0
0
0
35
Others
Kadam
2
0
0
0
0
0
36
Others
Arjun
5
0
0
0
0
0
37
Others
Mahel
2
0
0
0
0
0
38
Others
Aadu
1
0
0
0
0
0
39
Others
Reetha
36
0
0
0
0
0
40
Others
Kalatendu
32
0
0
0
0
0
41
Others
Amla
33
0
0
0
0
0
42
Others
Pilkhan
7
0
0
1
0
0
43
Others
aam
12
0
0
0
0
0
44
Others
Jhingan
5
0
0
0
0
0
45
Dalbergia sissoo
Sesham
10
0
0
0
0
0
46
Others
Kanair
8
0
0
0
0
0
47
Others
Tezpatta
0
0
1
0
0
0
48
Others
Basbeeda
40
0
0
0
0
0
Total
2118
148
976
1308
1114
910
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
6574
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
The area proposed for diversion falling in following compartments are part of sal working circle-Arcadia-1, Arcadia-3, Laldhang-1B, Laldhang-2A, Chandrbani-1, Chandrbani-2, Chandrbani-3 Whereas the area proposed for diversion in Mohobewala-1 compartment is part of Miscellaneous Species Working Circle as per the working plan.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The concerned area being flat there are least chances of erosion.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.01
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 :
Reptiles (Snakes), Birds, Insects, Leopard,Deer species,wild boar, Rabbits, Monkeys etc. (Wild life conservation plan has been submitted in additional information)
(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 area proposed for diversion is part of Shivalik Elephant Reserve. As far as impact of ESZ of Rajaji National Park or Shivalik Elephant Reserve is concerned the user agency has submitted Chief Wildlife Warden letter no-455/12-1 dated 11.08.2021 according to which the project will not have any adverse effect on wildlife.
(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 :
Rajaji National Park lies at a distance of 1.20 Kms. Since the eco sensitive zone of rajaji national park is not yet notified hence the area falls under eco sensitive zone of rajaji national park. As far as impact of ESZ is concerned the user agency has submitted Chief Wildlife Warden letter no-455/12-1 dated 11.08.2021 according to which the project will not have any adverse effect on wildlife.
(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 area proposed for diversion is part of Shivalik Elephant Reserve.
(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
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
1
A total of 41.00 hectares has been proposed for compensatory afforestation in the villages of Gadaita, Thaina, and Latau under the jurisdiction of the Kalsi Soil Conservation Division. The Compensatory Afforestation (CA) scheme, map, suitability certificate, DSS report, and CA allotment letter issued by the District Magistrate, Dehradun, are attached herewith.
2
Undertaking by the user agency to bear the cost of the Wildlife Management Plan and the Soil and Moisture Conservation Plan and CA is attached.
3
Site Inspection Report as per new checklist
4
In accordance with the guidelines of the Government of India, MoEF & CC, reference number FC-11/43/2021-FC, dated January 16, 2023, the Wildlife Management Plan amounting to ₹ 279.64 lakh and the Soil and Moisture Conservation Plan amounting to ₹ 77.102 lakh are enclosed herewith.
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
Dehradun
308800
211691
21426.29
503
6632.55
01/04/2018
4764.8022
868.521
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
Dehradun
Shivalik
DFO
Yes
One
27/03/2023
Shivalik
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
Dehradun
Shivalik
DFO
Recommended
Shivalik
CF
Recommended
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
14/09/2023
as per file attached
State Govt. Officer
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