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-063/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Kerala
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Kerala
(ii)
District :
Kozhikode,Wayanad
(iii)
Forest Division :
Kozhikode,Wayanad South
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
1.77
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Others
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Kozhikode
1.15
Reserved Forest
2
Wayanad South
0.6158
Reserved Forest
Total
1.7658
Division 1. : Kozhikode
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Kozhikode
1.77
Total
1.77
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
1.77
9
Eco 1
Total.
1.77
(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
teak
0
4
4
3
0
0
2
Sweitinia Mahagony
mahagany
2
11
7
1
2
0
3
Cassia Fistula
kanikonna
0
1
0
1
0
0
4
Erythrina Indica
muriku
0
0
1
2
0
0
5
Ficus Racemosa
athi
0
1
1
0
0
0
6
Others
edala
2
5
2
1
0
0
7
Others
muripooti
0
1
1
0
0
0
8
Hopea parviflora (Kiral bogi)
kambakam
0
0
0
1
2
0
9
Others
marotti
0
0
0
1
0
0
10
Others
vellapain
0
0
0
0
0
1
11
Others
attuvanchi
0
0
1
0
0
0
12
Others
vellapain
0
0
1
0
0
0
13
Others
kattuashokam
0
3
0
0
0
0
14
Others
narivenga
0
0
1
0
0
0
15
Others
anakaitha
0
1
0
0
0
1
16
Others
ezhilam pala
0
0
0
0
0
1
17
Others
parakam
2
0
0
0
0
0
18
Others
thali
1
0
0
0
0
0
19
Others
cheruneeli
0
1
0
0
0
0
20
Others
pain
0
0
0
0
1
0
21
Others
parakam
2
1
0
0
0
0
22
Syzigium Jambous
njaval
0
1
0
0
0
0
Total
9
30
19
10
5
3
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
76
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
the area was recommended for back to nature
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
its part of western hat and its slopy with heavy rain is 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 :
almost all types of animals are present there which inclues elephants ,tiger ,leopard,sambar,wildboar,wild gaur ,kingcobra 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
(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
Wayanad
Noolpuzha
2.03
45/1 and 45/2
(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
NIL
Division 2. : Wayanad South
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Wayanad
0.6158
Total
0.6158
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
0.6158
0.4
Eco 1
Total.
0.6158
(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
Artocarpus Hirsuta
plavu
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
Others
Vellakhil
0
1
0
1
0
0
3
Others
Rubber
0
0
0
1
0
0
4
Greviia Robusta
Silver
0
0
2
0
0
0
Total
0
1
2
3
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
6
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The area gradients are steep on the outer portoin of the hilloc and is prone to landslides .
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 :
Wild boar, Elephant, Tiger, Leopard, Porcupine, Sambar deer, Barking deer, Mouse deer 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 area proposed for diversion is a part of Nilgiri biosphere reserve and the nature of forest is semi evergreen and deciduous type with canopy density of 25 to 50 %. The gradients are steep on the outer portion of the hillock and is pron to landslide
(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 area proposed for diversion is a part of Nilgiri biosphere reserve and the nature of forest is semi evergreen and deciduous type with canopy density of 25 to 50 %. The gradients are steep on the outer portion of the hillock and is pron to landslide
(v).
Whether any rare/endangered/unique species of flora and fauna found in the area :
Yes
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
Wayanad
Noolpuzha
2.03
45/1 and 45/2
(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
Wayanad
213100
86347.90
260.35
4
260.35
31/01/2022
260.35
0
2
Kozhikode
234400
31000
23031
4
26.74
16/09/2004
23.31
0.5131
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
Kozhikode
CCF Northern Circle
DFO
Yes
One
06/05/2022
Wayanad South
CCF Northern Circle
DFO
Yes
One
21/02/2022
CCF Northern Circle
CF
No
No Data
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
Kozhikode
CCF Northern Circle
DFO
Recommended
The proposed Ropeway reducess the traffic of Thamarassery ghat road which is mainly going through the forest area .It is an alternate to the ghat road widening and will not cause much damage to forest area hence can be recommended
Wayanad South
CCF Northern Circle
DFO
Not-Recommended
Case pending before Hon High Court of Kerala
CCF Northern Circle
CF
Not-Recommended
The proposal for the diversion of 1.77 Ha. of forest land for the construction of Wayanad Cable car project is falls under two divisions, Kozhikkode and South Wayanad. The area of 0.62 Ha required in the South Wayanad Division is a Disputed Land for which a WP C No. 14943/2021 is pending before the Hon’ble High Court of Kerala, and the legal opinion was obtained from the Special Government Pleader Forests with respect to further course of action. In the legal opinion dt 13.06.2022 it is stated that Hon’ble High Court has issued an interim order directing to maintain Status quo in relation to the property and the same has been extended and that it is still in force. In such circumstances without the permission of the Hon’ble High Court, no action can be taken now on the proposal as the matter is sub judis. Hence, the proposal is not recommended till a favourable direction is obtained from the Hon’ble Court.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Not-Recommended
DFO Wayanad South and CCF NC Kannur have reported that the proposal cannot be recommended as the proposal is situated in a disputed land on which WPC No. 14943/21 is pending before the Honourable High Court of Kerala
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
Kerala
State Secretary
Not-Recommended
29/11/2022
rejected
State Govt. Officer
No Data
No Data
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