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 :
TN-064/2022
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Tamil Nadu
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Tamil Nadu
(ii)
District :
Ramanathapuram
(iii)
Forest Division :
Ramanathapuram
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
28.6132
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Railway
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Ramanathapuram
28.6132
Reserved Forest
Total
28.6132
Division 1. : Ramanathapuram
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Ramanathapuram
28.6132
Total
28.6132
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
28.6132
0.2
Eco 4
Total.
28.6132
(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
Acacia Nilotica
Udai Velam
0
3
3
2
3
0
2
Azadirachta Indica
Vembu
24
38
14
10
3
4
3
Casuarina
Savuku
38
280
249
101
11
5
4
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus
0
1
1
2
1
1
5
Prosophis Juliflora
Kaatukaruvel
34
306
27
0
0
0
6
Tamarindus Indica
Puli
0
0
1
1
0
0
7
Thespesia Populenea
Poovarasu
0
4
2
4
0
0
8
Zizyphus Jujuba
Ilanthai
0
1
5
1
0
0
9
Others
Thennai (Cocos nucifera)
0
4
53
6
0
0
10
Others
Uthiyan (Lannae coromandelica)
0
0
0
1
1
1
11
Others
Panai (Palmyrah)
0
1
27
43
17
3
12
Others
Arasamaram (Pycus religiosa)
1
0
0
0
0
0
Total
97
638
382
171
36
14
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
1338
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
(i)In order to bind the shifting sand dunes of the Rameswaram Coast growing of Casuarina equisetifolia trees along the coastal area thereby increasing the utilitarian value of these lands which would otherwise remain barren. (ii) It is proposed to raise revenue by selling the dead or fallen trees to the poor people of the same village through Village Forest Council. To reciprocate they should give complete protection for the concerned plantation.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The proposed land for diversion falls in Gulf of Mannar Bio-sphere Reserve and located very close to tide line and thereby in CRZ. Hence, vulnerable for wind and tidal 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 :
Peacock, Black Napped Hare, Sand Boa, Brahminy kite, Greater flamingo, Sea turtle, terns etc., and Marine species in the nearby Sea.
(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 land proposed for diversion is falls in Gulf of Mannar Bio-sphere Reserve and Coastal Regulation Zone. Hence, the User Agency should take necessary precautions while establishing infrastructures. Also, necessary care to be taken while venturing into nearby sea area to avoid possible damage to protected Marine Wildlife. There shall be wildlife mitigation plan in place. The wildlife mitigation plan should consider protection and monitoring of habitat for marine turtle and migratory birds
(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 land proposed for diversion is falls in Gulf of Mannar Bio-sphere Reserve and CRZ. Hence, the User Agency should take necessary precautions while establishing infrastructures. Also, necessary care to be taken while venturing into nearby sea area to avoid possible damage to protected Marine Wildlife. There shall be wildlife mitigation plan in place. The wildlife mitigation plan should consider protection and monitoring of habitat for marine turtle and migratory birds
(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
Patch wise details for Degraded Area (To be earmarked by DFO)
(i).
Total Financial Outlay for C.A(lacs):
754.68
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
57.5
Mariyur RF
Sayalkudi
121/1
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
The identified land, for Compensatory Afforestation, is suitable for taking up the plantation. Also, the wildlife mitigation plan will be taken up at proposed diversion site with help of wildlife division to reduce adverse impact on the Forest and Marine Ecosystem.
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
Ramanathapuram
406831
5912.77
0
0
5912.77
27/01/2023
0
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
Ramanathapuram
Virudhunagar
DFO
Yes
Three
29/10/2022,24/12/2022,26/12/2022
Virudhunagar
CF
Yes
One
02/02/2023
(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
Ramanathapuram
Virudhunagar
DFO
Recommended
The site, proposed for diversion of forest for restoring railway connectivity between Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi, has been inspected on 29.10.2022. Total area proposed by diversion is 28.61.32 Ha. The proposed area falls in Survey No 1026/354, 1026/5A, 1026/364, 1026/363, 1043, 1044 3, 1050, 1120 and 1063. It is observed that proposed railway line crosses Rameswaram RF. The railway line also crosses the marine lagoon and mudflat areas. These marine lagoon and mudflats are important bird areas and habitat for migratory bird. The area is also adjacent to the notified sea turtle nesting sites. There must be a wildlife mitigation plan to deal with the monitoring of the habitat of Sea Turtles, Migratory Birds, other lagoon and Marine species etc. Considering the importance of the proposed connectivity, the proposal, for the diversion of forest land 28.61.32 Ha for restoring railway connectivity between Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi, is recommended with the following conditions 1. Wildlife Mitigation Plan must be prepared and approved by PCCF and CWLW of Tamil Nadu. The Plan shall be funded by the User Agency. The plan must be made operational before the start of the project. 2. Connectivity with Forest Watch Tower and other forest facilities, inside the forest, should not be disturbed due to new railway line.
Virudhunagar
CF
Recommended
The proposed railway line crosses through Rameswaram RF. The railway line also crosses the marine lagoon and mudflat areas. These areas and habitat for migratory bird especially Flamingoes. The project is recommended subject to the condition that necessary mitigation plan and restoration plan must be prepared at the cost of user agency.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Recommended
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