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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION Tiger, Elephant, Other Wildlife (Dhole, Gaur {Bison}, S Crocodile, Great Indian Hornbill, Ma Indian Giant Comprising of augmentation of pulp mill and existing paper machines, installation of Multi -layer Coated Board Machine and installation of 35 MW steam turbine with 135 TPH FBC Boiler at West Coast Paper Mills Ltd, Dandeli, Karnataka WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PLAN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR Tiger, Elephant, Leopard and Other Wildlife (Dhole, Gaur {Bison}, Sloth Bea r, Pangolin, Mouse Deer, Crocodile, Great Indian Hornbill, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Peafowl and Indian Giant Squirrel) Of Proposed development plan c omprising of augmentation of pulp mill and existing paper machines, installation of Multi-layer Coated Board Machine and installation of 35 MW steam turbine with 135 TPH FBC Boiler at Taluka: Dandeli, District: Uttar Kannada (Karnataka ) by M/s. West Coast Paper Mills Limited Project Proponent Prepared By M/s. West Coast Paper Mills Lim ited J.M. EnviroNet Pvt. Ltd. Post Box No.: 5, Bangur Nagar, 202 A, ABW Tower, MG Road, Taluka: Dandeli, IFFCO Chowk, Sector - 25, District: Uttar Kannada (Karnataka ) Gurugram - 122001 SAVE TREE, SAVE WILDLIFE Comprising of augmentation of pulp mill and existing paper machines, installation of Multi -layer Coated Board Machine and installation of 35 MW steam turbine with 135 TPH FBC Boiler at West Coast Paper Mills Ltd, Dandeli, Karnataka WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PLAN INDEX S. No. PARTICULARS PAGE NO . 1.0 Introduction to Project 3 2.0 Study Area 3 3.0 Objective of the Conservation and Management Plan (CMP) 3 4.0 Situation Analysis 4 5.0 Methodology For Conservation of Wildlife 6 6.0 Agriculture and Cropping Pattern of the Study Area 8 7.0 Change of Land Use 8 8.0 Impact Prediction and Mitigation Measures 8 8.1 Impact and Mitigation Measures during Construction Phase 8 8.2 Impact and Mitigation Measures during Operation Phase 9 9.0 Ecology and Biodiversity Management Plan 9 9.1 Captive Plantations 10 9.2 Control Farming 10 Species Specific Conservation Plan 11 I. Tiger (Panthera tigris ) 11 II. Leopard (Panthera pardus ) 13 III. Elephant (Elephas maximus ) 13 IV. Hornbill Conservation Reserve 17 Conservation of Other Wildlife in Buffer Zone 17 The Budget Expenditure 21 M/s. West Coast Paper Mills Limited 2 JM Environet Pvt. Ltd. Comprising of augmentation of pulp mill and existing paper machines, installation of Multi -layer Coated Board Machine and installation of 35 MW steam turbine with 135 TPH FBC Boiler at West Coast Paper Mills Ltd, Dandeli, Karnataka WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PLAN 1.0 Introduction to Project West Coast Paper Mills Limited (WCPM) is one of the oldest and largest producer of paper for printing, writing and packaging in India. WCPM was established in 1955 at Dandeli in Karnataka near the banks of River Kali. Initially, the plant was designed to manufacture 18,000 TPA of writing, printing and packaging paper, the commercial production of which commenced in May 1959. Over 50 years of Sustainable Investment and Operations, the mill’s capacity increased to 320,000 TPA. The mill produces well established brands of commercial and premium grades of paper and boards ranging from 54 to 600 GSM, catered across six different product segments namely writing, printing, business, specialty, industrial and packaging. WCPM products present a wide range of WESCO brand Specialty and value added products to the packaging industries viz. Cup Stock varieties, Folding Box Board & Single and Double Coated Board with Grey Back & Kraft Back. To improve the operational and financial performance of the mill, to meet the emerging trends in the market, and further to make the mill more environment compliant, WCPM plans to implement Mill Development Plan (MDP) to increase the capacity of its integrated pulp and paper mill. The mill currently has facilities to produce printing and writing papers and packaging boards with licensed capacity of 320,000 TPA. The proposed Mill Development Plan (MDP) would increase the mill’s installed capacity to 450,000 TPA (increase by 130,000 TPA) comprising of printing and writing papers and packaging boards, along with increase in bleached wood pulp production and up gradation of captive power plant. Total plant site area is 152.052 ha (375.73 acres), in which vacant spaces aggregating to 4.856 ha. (12 acres) will be utilized for expansion under the MDP (Mill Development Plan) and no additional land will be acquired. 2.0 Study area The Study area for preparation of Wildlife Conservation Plan has been considered as 10 km surrounding the periphery of the existing plant boundary. The Study area falls under Dandeli Village in Uttar Kannada district of Karnataka. The study area has been shown in the environment setting map. The plant area has been designated as “core zone” and 10 km radius as “buffer zone”. 3.0 Objective of the Conservation and Management Plan (CMP) The purpose of Wildlife Conservation plan (WCP) is to mitigate the incremental negative impacts of MDP activities on Ecology & Environment. Biological study was conducted as per ToR vide Letter No. J-11011/408/2006- IA-II (I) dated 30 th March 2017 issued by MoEFCC, New Delhi issued by MoEFCC, New Delhi. Wildlife Conservation Plan is prepared for compilation of ToR requirement and seeking the wildlife clearance from Standing Committee of NBWL as Dandeli Anshi Tiger Reserve (DATR) also popularly known as Kali Tiger Reserve (KTR) is situate at 9.4 km from project site boundary. M/s. West Coast Paper Mills Limited 3 JM Environet Pvt. Ltd. Comprising of augmentation of pulp mill and existing paper machines, installation of Multi -layer Coated Board Machine and installation of 35 MW steam turbine with 135 TPH FBC Boiler at West Coast Paper Mills Ltd, Dandeli, Karnataka WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PLAN KTR and Hornbill Conservation Reserve (HCR) is rich in wildlife and some of the important flagship species are Tiger ( Panthera tigris ), Elephant ( Elephas maximus indicus ), Leopard including Black Panther (Panthera pardus ), Sloth Bear ( Melursus ursinus ), Dhole ( Cuon alpinus ), Gaur ( Bos gaurus ), Pangolin ( Manis crassicaudata ), Mouse Deer ( Tragulus meminna ), Crocodile ( Crocodylus palustris ), Great Indian Hornbill (Buceros bicornis ), Malabar Pied Hornbill ( Anthracoceros malabaricus ), Indian Giant Squirrel ( Ratufa indica ) and Peafowl ( Pavo cristatus ) are the prime wildlife attractions. While interaction with Mr. KS Goravar (KTR ACF) and Mr. Basna (Dy. RFO of Virnoli Range of Haliyal Territorial Division), Conservation Plan may be prepared for 3 major species in the area namely Tiger ( Panthera tigris ), Elephant ( Elephas maximus indicus ) and Leopard ( Panthera pardus ). Some broad spectrum conservation activities may be also included in the CMP. The prime objective of the conservation plan is to conserve the extant wildlife in the buffer zone by maintaining food chain, shelter, habitat protection and drinking water facilities. The plan has been prepared with the objective to suggest measures to minimize disturbance to wildlife and its habitat in the vicinity of WCPM. WCPM will exercise due restrain in its activities causing pollution (noise, air and waste water) from mill operations. Implement specified CER activities to reduce dependency of local people on forest area like fire wood, fodder etc. Coordinate with the forest officials in the landscape planning and mainstreaming environment conservation. Take measures to inculcate awareness among local people for protection and conservation of nature. Identification of threats and impact assessment of project activities on wildlife of the study area. Preparation of suitable conservation and management plan (CMP) for selected wildlife species at supra with state forest and wildlife department. 4.0 Situation Analysis i. There are Two Divisions i.e. Wildlife Division (DATR) and Territorial (Haliyal Forest Division) including Hornbill Conservation Reserve is falling in the 10 km radius study area. The former is under administrative control of Conservator of Forests & Field Director and Dy. CF- Haliyal respectively. ii. It needs to be emphasized out that WCPM site is located at a distance of 9.4 km from Dandeli Anshi Tiger Reserve (Kali Tiger Reserve) and is located about 6.6 km away from the proposed Eco- sensitive zone boundary of Dandeli- Anshi Tiger Reserve & Hornbill conservation reserve boundary. iii. WCPM site is an urban settlement that does not have any forest area with no permanent habitat of wildlife. However, sporadic wildlife was observed during transit in buffer zone with 12 reserved forests, some village forest and also few unclassed forest (open scrub patches). iv. Expansion of project will be done in existing plant premises, no specific impact will be felt on surrounding wildlife, only intensity of existing impact may increase marginally, and will require specific mitigation measures. M/s. West Coast Paper Mills Limited 4 JM Environet Pvt. Ltd. Comprising of augmentation of pulp mill and existing paper machines, installation of Multi -layer Coated Board Machine and installation of 35 MW steam turbine with 135 TPH FBC Boiler at West Coast Paper Mills Ltd, Dandeli, Karnataka WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PLAN a. Topography: Uttar Kannada district is a broad strip of land spreading from North to South. The district is situated within the tropical belt experiencing hot summers with good southwest monsoons. Topography of the Study area is largely undulating slopes and hilly terrain which some interspersed plains. b. Climate, Rainfall and Temp: Study area experiences a tropical humid climate. The summer season is from March to June when the climate is warm. The temperature around this season is 35 °C to 38 °C at the height of the summer. The monsoon months are from June to September when the city receives most of its rainfall from the south west monsoon. The average annual rainfall is around 1000 mm received during rainy days. Temperatures are considerably lower during the winter season, averaging around 15 °C. The winter season is December to February is characterized by mild temperatures and occasional showers. The winter months feature chilly northerly winds which bring down the temperature to around 15 °C, though the bright sunshine helps maintain the pleasant weather.
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