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 :
UP-014/2023
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Uttar Pradesh
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Uttar Pradesh
(ii)
District :
Bijnor
(iii)
Forest Division :
Social Forestry Division Bijnor,Forest Division Nazibabad
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
5.27
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Road
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Forest Division Nazibabad
4.61
Reserved Forest
2
Social Forestry Division Bijnor
0.66
Protected Forest
Total
5.27
Division 1. : Forest Division Nazibabad
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Bijnor
4.61
Total
4.61
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
4.61
0.4
Eco 3
Total.
4.61
(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
Tectona Grandis
Sagwan
65
218
258
116
33
8
2
Cassia Fistula
Amaltas
3
17
15
7
1
2
3
Eucalyptus
Lyptus
0
3
14
10
7
6
4
Butea Monosperma
Dhak
0
0
0
0
0
3
5
Aegle Marmelos
Bel
0
2
0
0
1
0
6
Terminalia Bellarica
Bheda
0
0
0
0
0
4
7
Holoptelia integrifolia
Kanju
0
2
1
0
1
1
8
Bombax Ceiba
Semal
0
0
0
0
0
11
9
Aegle Marmelos
Jeegan
0
0
0
0
1
1
10
Zizyphus Jujuba
Beri
1
0
0
0
0
0
11
Acacia Catechu
Khair
0
5
13
13
2
3
12
Dalburgia Sisoo
Shisham
0
1
3
6
1
0
13
Albezzia Labbeck
Siras
0
0
0
0
4
0
14
Ailanthus excelsa
Elaanthas
0
0
0
1
12
17
15
Tectona Grandis
Kat Sagaun
12
31
6
4
0
0
16
Others
Gutel
0
0
0
0
0
1
17
Others
Kokat
4
26
18
11
10
15
18
Others
Rohini
3
61
75
45
16
7
Total
88
366
403
213
89
79
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
1238
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Working plan of Division was effective from 2019-20 to 2024-25. working plan is being prepared. The forest area proposed for diversion comes under Eucalyptus working circle.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Forest Area is vulnerable to water erosion.
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 :
forest land proposed for diversion is part of notified Elephant Reserve. Leopard ,Sambhar,Neelgai,Cheetal,Jackals wild boar ,sloth bear,barasingha etc
(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 forest area is part of RAWASAN -SONANADI RAJAJI CORBETT ELEPHANT CORRIDOR . THE PROJECT is most likely to imapct the movement of elephants and other wildlife and may increase the human wildlife conflict cases with respect to elephants and leopards mainly
(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 forest area is part of RAWASAN -SONANADI RAJAJI CORBETT ELEPHANT CORRIDOR . Hence the project is likely to impact the movement of elephants and other wildlife .It may also increase the human wildlife conflict cases such as elephants and leopards which is already high .
(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
(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
Bijnor
Sabalgarh
5.27
1215
(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:
(iv).
Copy of CA scheme details:
NA
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
1
List of Trees with scientific Name
2
Undertaking FRA-2006.
3
EDS Nodal Officer
4
undertaken for no wildlife AREA
5
covering letter
6
Certicate of DFO & SDM for the proposed land for NFL
7
DSS analysis certificate
8
work plan copy work plan certificate
9
Certificate for Wildlife Sanctuary within 10 Kms.
10
Cross section plan of project.
11
Certificate of DFO for Non-Violation of Forsest Act
12
undertaking to Aadhare standard standard conditions stipulated by forest department .pdf
13
Certificate regarding suitability of the site selected for compensatory afforestation FCA.pdf
14
Calculation of NPV
15
Undertaking/ Certificate
16
EDS reply (1).pdf
17
DFO Recommendation Certificate
18
Certificate of minimum forest land
19
part 2 ki PDF single file (1).pdf
20
EDS raised by Nodal Officer on the proposal has been removed
21
Combined Inspection Report DFO & User Agency
22
gudget notification.pdf
23
proposal pdf
24
PSC Committee has recommended the proposal on dt.09.01.2025 accordingly User Agency vide letter no.17296 dt. 10.01.2025 has submitted the compliance of EDS raised by State Government
Division 2. : Social Forestry Division Bijnor
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Bijnor
0.66
Total
0.66
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
0.66
0.1
Eco 3
Total.
0.66
(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
Madhuca indica
Mahuvva
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
Couroupita Guianensis
Kokat
5
14
5
5
1
5
3
Tectona Grandis
sagaun
0
15
2
1
1
0
4
Cassia Fistula
Amaltas
1
5
2
2
0
0
5
Butea Monosperma
Dhak
0
1
0
0
0
0
6
Acacia Catechu
Khar
0
0
1
1
0
0
7
Bombox Ceiba
Semal
0
0
1
0
0
0
8
Ficus Religiosa
Peepal
0
0
0
0
0
1
9
Holoptelia integrifolia
Papri
0
1
0
0
0
0
10
Terminalia Arjuna
Arjun
0
1
0
0
0
0
11
Melotus Philippensis
Rohni
5
12
10
3
1
0
12
Others
katsagaun
8
8
2
0
0
0
Total
19
57
23
12
3
7
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
121
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
The Area is Covered Under Plantation Working circle of Working Plan.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Forest area is not vulnerable to erosion.
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 :
No wildlife present in and around the forest land proposed for diversion
(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
(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
Bijnor
Sabalgarh
5.27
1215
(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
1
Revised Calculation NPV.
2
Single PDF file.
3
EDS reply letter with area calculation
4
Working Plan Copy.
5
Vaikalpic Bhoomi. certificate.
6
Area calculation.
7
Detail note of project.
8
DFO forwarding letter.
9
EDS reply letter query by dfo to ua kml related.
10
EDS reply letter with Road gazzat letter.
11
Joint inspection report.
12
Justification.
13
Eds reply letter with gazzat letter.
14
Eds reply letter.
15
Muck manegement plan.
16
Nodal related letter to ETP.
17
Certificate of minimum use of forest land.
18
Eds reply letter.
19
For no other feasible alternative of alignment and diversion of barest minimum forest land
20
For no other feasible alternative of alignment and diversion of barest minimum forest land
21
Joint inspection report.
22
Justification.
23
Sp[ecific condition of road project.
24
Undertaking for 10km radius.
25
Undertaking for no muck generation and disposal
26
Undertaking for No wildlife area
27
Undertaking for No wildlife area
28
Cross section plan of project.
29
Tree list.
30
Undertaking for non started of any activity without sanction from competent authority
31
Undertaking for payment of additional net present value of forest area
32
Undertaking for PWD,Irrigation,Railway department NOC
33
Undertaking FRA-2006.
34
Undertaking to adhere standard condition stipulated by forest department
35
recommendation Letter
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
Bijnor
4561000
47815.69
124.5488
80
0
01/09/2024
382.92
0
2
Bijnor
54898
404900
43.259
10
43.259
12/07/2024
43.824
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
Social Forestry Division Bijnor
Moradabad Circle Moradabad
DFO
Yes
One
24/08/2024
Forest Division Nazibabad
Moradabad Circle Moradabad
DFO
Yes
One
26/09/2024
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
Forest Division Nazibabad
Moradabad Circle Moradabad
DFO
Recommended
On inspection of the site, it was found that 5.27 Ha. land is required by the user agency out of which 4.61 hectares of reserved forest under the jurisdiction of Bijnor Forest Division Najibabad and 0.66 hectare of protected Forest under the jurisdiction of Socical Forest Division Bijnor.
Social Forestry Division Bijnor
Moradabad Circle Moradabad
DFO
Recommended
The requirement of forest land as proposed by the user agency is unavoidable and bare minimum for the project
Moradabad Circle Moradabad
CF
Recommended
I Agree with the recommendation of DFO. Najibabad and Bijnor.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Recommended for Approval.
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