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File No. 8-72/2018-FC
Subject : Diversion of 136.85 ha. of Forest land in favour of M/s KERALA FOREST DEPARTMENT for THRISSUR ZOOLOGICAL PARK-Wildlife Conservation and Research Centre in District 77c -r...51s state Kerala.
1. The State Goverment ofKerala vide their letter no. C2/126/2018/F&WLD and date 26-11-2018 submitted the above mentoned proposal to obtain prior approval of central Goverment,in accordance with Section-2 of the Forest(Conservetion)Act,1980.
2. Details indicated in the proposal submitted by the Government of Kerala are as below
FACT SHEET
Project Details
(i) Proposal No FP/KL/Others/36775/2018
THRISSUR ZOOLOGICAL PARK-Wildlife Conservation and Name of the Proposal Research Centre
The Central Zoo Authority, had called upon the State Short Narrative of the proposal and Government to shift the existing Thrissur Zoo to an alternate Project/scheme for which the forest site outside to enable display of animals in spacious and land is Required naturalistic setting. As a result, it is proposed to establish Thrissur Zoological Park in the forest area of Thrissur division
(iv) Category Others
Total Area of the Forest Land (in (v) 136.85 ha.):
Total period for which the forest (vi) land is proposed to be diverted(in 200 years)
2. Location:
(i) State Kerala
District Try; .SS1,0-1.-
3. Detail of user agency
(i) Name of the user agency KERALA FOREST DEPARTMENT
Shape of forest land proposed to be Non Linear diverted
(iii) Legal status of User Agency State Government
4.Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No. Division Forest Land(ha.) Legal Status
1 Thrissur 136.85 Reserved Forest
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Component wise breakup S.no Component Forest Land(ha.) Non-Forest Land(ha.) 1 Arrival and Parking Zone 2.608 0
2 Orientation Centre 0.232055 0
3 Biodiversity Centre 0.3231 0
4 Mugger Crocodile and Gharial 0.18286 0
5 Great Aviary 0.5311 0
6 Nilgiri Langur 0.1931 0
7 Deer Exhibit 1 0.2028 0
8 Deer Exhibit 2 0.2062 0
9 Deer EXhibit 3 0.3012 0
10 Lion Tailed Macaque 0.2066 0
11 Leopard Exhibit 0.2057 0
12 Tiger Exhibit 0.2069 0
13 Asiatic Lion Exhibit 0.2129 0
14 Indian Gaur Exhibit 0.3023 0
15 Giraffe, Zebra, Eland and Ostrich Exhibit 0.675347 0
16 Hippopotamus Exhibit 0.2317 0
17 Himalayan Black Bear 0.175 0
18 Sloth Bear EXhibit 0.321423 0
19 Nilgiri Thar 0.472059 0
20 Nilgiri Tahr 2 0.291906 0
21 Raptor Aviary EXhibit 0.1499 0
22 Grassland Birds Exhibit 0.0854 0
23 Jackal Exhibit 0.17568 0
24 Dhole Exhibit 0.158755 0
25 Hyena Exhibit 0.178623 0
26 Tram and Service Roads 1.9775 0
27 Visitor Path 2.3 0
28 Service Roads 0.78 0
29 Compound Wall 0.3192 0
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31 Comfort Stations 0.098521 0
32 Water Tanks and Treatments 0.112 0
33 Sewage Treatments and Sewerage Lines 0.1568 0
34 Underground Plumbing Lines 0.112 0
35 Rainwater Drains and Ponds 2.2558 0
36 Administrative Block 0.12 0
37 Zoo Hospital 0.12 0
38 Inpatient- Ward 0.0675 0
39 Isolation and Quarantine Exhibit 0.0675 0
40 Autopsy Room 0.048 0
41 Prey Animal Breeding and Holding Pen 0.048 0
42 Dormitory 0.01 0
43 Fodder Storage 0.01 0
44 Kitchen Herbivores 0.02 0
45 Kitchen Carnivores 0.012 0
46 Staff Quarters 0.12 0
47 Electrical Substation 0.09 0
48 Directors Quarters 0.12 0
49 Staff Quarters (proposed) 0.12 0 Total 17.962169 0
6.Vegetation (i) Species-wise and diameter class wise enumeration of trees
Division Name : Thrissur
S. (0- (31- (61- (91- (121- Scientific Name Local Name (>150)cm. No. 30)cm. 60)cm. 90)cm. 120)cm. 150)cm. 1 Teak Teak 1182 937 435 140 38 3
2 Terminalia Maruthu 94 76 7 4 0 0 Paniculata
3 Erythrina Indica Murukku 6 2 1 0 0 0
4 Xylia Xylocarpa Irul 987 235 18 0 0 0
5 Wrigtria Tingtoria Dantapala 6 12 0 0 0 0
6 Others Kudagapala 24 9 5 0 0 0
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8 Others Mullankyni 36 21 8 2 0 0 9 Alstonia Scholaris Ezhilampala 4 9 3 0 0 0 10 Others Paadiri 0 16 2 0 0 0 11 Caryota Urens Aanapana 0 2 0 0 0 0 12 Others Velleetti 134 112 16 2 0 0 13 Others Kanjiram 6 8 1 0 0 0 14 Others Vatta 45 32 29 0 0 0 15 Others Manjakadamba 1 3 0 0 0 0 16 Grewia Tiliaefolia Chadachi 7 4 6 0 0 0 17 Bombax Ceiba Elavu 6 17 11 3 1 0 18 Others Malamparathi 0 5 0 0 0 0 19 Others Kalashu 1 5 1 0 0 0 20 Gmelin Arborea Kumizhu 2 1 1 0 0 0 21 Cassia Fistula Kannikonna 5 4 0 0 0 0 22 Others Basmathooli 0 1 2 2 0 0 23 Others Kaanakaitha 5 8 0 0 0 0 24 Others Vazhapunna 2 7 0 0 0 0 25 Artocarpus Hirsuta Aanjili 0 3 1 0 0 1 26 Others Vallabham 2 1 0 0 0 0 27 Dalbergia Latifolia Veetti 0 0 3 1 3 0 28 Butea Plashu 0 1 0 0 0 0 Monosperma
29 Others Poovam 1 3 0 0 0 0 30 Others Kunnivaka 83 65 73 17 0 0 31 Others Acacia 0 2 3 0 0 0 32 Others Aarampulli 0 2 0 0 0 0 33 Holoptelia Aaval 0 1 0 0 0 0 integrifolia
34 Santalum Album Chandanam 35 7 0 0 0 0 35 Others Chakkathekku 6 9 0 0 0 0 36 Terminalia Thanni 8 2 0 0 0 0 Bellarica http // 4/23 1/10/2019 forestsclearance.nicin/FactSheetPrint. aspx?pid=FP/KUOthers/36775/2018
37 Others Palakapayyani 2 3 0 0 0 0
38 Melotus Sindhoouram 4 1 0 0 0 0 Philippensis
39 Others Manjapavatta 1 3 0 0 0 0
40 Others Malavepu 0 0 5 0 0 0
41 Others Matti 2 4 2 0 0 0
42 Mangifera Indica Mavu 2 0 1 0 0 0
43 Others Parakum 3 0 0 0 0 0
44 Others Pezhu 1 1 0 0 00 0
45 Lagistromia Venthekku 4 7 1 0 0 0 Lanceolata
46 Anacardium Kashumavu 0 0 718 1282 889 530 Occidentale
47 Bamboo Mulla
S.No. Division Name Density Eco Class
Density of Vegetation 1 Thrissur 0.4 Eco 1
Total numbers of Division Name S.No. trees Total numbers of trees to be filled 1 Thrissur 8945
Less than Greater than Division Name S.No. 60(in cm.) 60(in cm.) (iv) Total Tree to be retained . 1 Thrissur 4655 4290
S.No. Division Name Vulnerability of area The area is prone to 7. Vulnerability of area to soil erosion 1 Thrissur normal rate of erosion
distance from S.No. Division Name boundry of Approximate distance of proposed forest(Km.) 8. site for diversion from boundry of forest (in Km.) 1 Thrissur 0
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S.No. Division Name Details of wildlife Details of wildlife present in and diversion (i) around the forest land proposed for 1 Thrissur diversion Peacock, Porcupine, Wildboar, Snakes
National park/Wildlife Whether forms part of national park, sanctuary/Biosphere wildlife sanctuary, biosphere S.No. Division Name reserve/Tiger reserve,tiger reserve, elephant reserve/Elephant corridor, wildlife migration corridor corridor/Wildlife etc. migration corridor
1 Thrissur No
Whether the forest land proposed for diversion is located within eco- sensitive zone(ESZ) of the Protected Diversion is located Area notified S.No. Division Name under within ESZ Wildlife(Protection) Act,1972 (Note: In case, ESZ of a Protected Area is 1 Thrissur No not notified,then,10kms distance from boundary of the Protected Area should be treated as ESZ)::
Location of Whether any national park, wildlife reserve/corridor sanctuary, biosphere reserve, tiger S.No. Division Name within 1 Km. from reserve, elephant corridor, wildlife (iv) boundary of the migration corridor etc., is located forest land within 1 Km. from boundary of the forest land proposed for diversion : 1 Thrissur No
flora and fauna found Whether any rare/endangered/unique S.No. Division Name in the area (v) species of flora and fauna found in the area : 1 Thrissur No
Whether any protected Details of with NOC archaeological/ heritage site/ defence S.No. Division Name from competent establishment or any other important 10. authority monument is located in the area. if so, the details thereof with NOC 1 Thrissur No from competent authority, ifrequired.
11. Whether the requirement of forest land as proposed by the User Agency is unavoidable and bare http //forestsclearance.nic.in/FactSheetPrint.aspx?pid=FP/KL/Others/36775/2018 6/23 1/10/2019 forestsclearance.nic.in/FactSheetPrint. aspx?pid=FP/KL/Others/36775/2018 minimum for the project.if no,recommended area item-wise with detailes of alternatives examined.
Whether any work in violation of the S.No. Division Name Act has been carried out(yes/No).if Wildlife Point of View yes,details of the same including of 12. 1 Thrissur Select the work done,action taken on erring officials. Whether work in violation is still under progress.
Details of compensatory 13. afforestation scheme
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.)
1 Thrissur Mayannur 8 (i) 2 Thrissur Mayannur 5
3 Thrissur Wadakkanchery 10
4 Thrissur Varavoor 9
5 Thrissur Nelluvai 28
Total Area :60
Patch wise details for Degraded Area (To be earmarked by DFO)
No Data
Total Financial S.No. Division Name Outlay for C.A(lacs) Total Financial Outlay for C.A(lacs): 1 Thrissur 128.38
Land is suitable for S.No. Division Name Whether the land identified by User CA (iv) Agency is suitable for CA and from managementpoint of view: 1 Thrissur Yes
14. Documentary evidence in support of settlement of rights in accordance with the provisions of the scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers(Recognition of forest http.//forestsclearance.nicin/FactSheetPrint.aspx?pid=FP/KL/Others/36775/2018 7/23
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Whether the project requires 15. envirnment Clearance No
16. Catchment Area Treatment Plan
17. Rehabilitaion of Outstee
(i) Number of SC Families 0
(ii) Number of ST Families 0
(iii) Number of Backword Families 0
(iv) Copies of R&R Plan
18. Cost Benefit Analysis
19. Total cost of the project( in crore): 36000
20. Employment Potential Permanent Employee : 39 Temporary Employee : 134 Total Employee : 173
21. Details of Mining lease No
22. Undertaking to bear the cost of CA and NPV
23.District Profile
Total Forest forest Non- Geographical Forest Land Progress of Forest area No. of forest District area of the area of the including compensatory land S.no diverted Approved land Name district (in district (in penal afforestation (in since Cases (in ha.) ha.) C.A. (in as on(date) ha.) 1980 (in ha.) ha.) ha.)
1 Thrissur 303200 102275.17 2541.14 13 68.65 08/11/2018 68.65 0
Degraded forest land - 68.65
Penal CA over Forest land - 68.65 24. Total area proposed for afforested since 1980 - Non-Forest land - 0
Total- 137.3
Degraded forest land - 68.65
Penal CA over Forest land - 68.65 25. Total area afforested since 1980 - Non-Forest land - 0
Total- 137.3
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Site Date Of Division Circle Inspection Brief Details of SIR at DFO Visit By The proposal is for shifting the existing congested Zoo at Chembukavu to the reserve forest in Puthur. The site is mainly dominated by bamboo and cashew. Bamboo has to be soon felled before the ensuing dry season. The proposed Central project will be coming up in the site of bamboo area. The area Thrissur circle, DFO 09/11/2018 for diversion will fall in Open Forest category of Eco Value Thrissur Class I. Since the project has objectives of breeding of ed animals, education and research apart from visitor staisfaction, it is ensured that the implementaion of the park will be environmentally a benefitted one.
The Project is proposed to implement in an isolated patch of forests in Manapilly and Mannur hill reserve forest of Pattikkad range, Thrissur Forest Division. The construction is Central in the Bamboo patch, which will be soon removed and the circle, CF 12/11/2018 area will be opened up. The area is mostly dominated by Thrissur Cashew and Bamboo with miscellaneous tree growth. The area is an isolated patch of forest land surrounded by human habitation all around. The area inside is devoid of any human habitaion and is situated at about 12km from the town.
Nodal 22/11/2018 site inspection not conducted Officer
27. Recommendation with Specific conditions,(if any)
DFO/CF/PCCF/Nodal Officer
Re commendation Division Circle Recommendation Remarks/Conditions By The proposal is for shifting the animals from the congested Zoo at Chembukavu. No alternative location could be identified. The location is an isolated Patch of forest surrounded by human Central habitaion. The area for construction will be an Thrissur circle, DFO Recommended open forest area as the bamboos will be removed. Thrissur The project ensures increasing the biodiversity of the area. The breeding and research programmes will enhance the insitu and exsitu conservation aspects.
The master plan and master lay out plan is approved by CZA. The project ensure both in situ and ex situ conservation of wildlife. The project has adopted green design and nature immersion techniques. The quality of the site Central will be improved by the implementation of the circle, CF Recommended project as it ensures to enhance the biodiversity Thrissur of the site. There is an urgent call to shift the animals accommodated in the cramped enclosures of the existing Zoo, in the midst of town area. The proposal is a relocation project as well. The Project as a whole will be complimentary in protecting the forest areas.
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28. Specific recommendation of the State Government
Recommendation State By Recommendation Remarks/Conditions Kerala State Secretary Recommended
29. Forwording Letter for Nodal Officer
30. Forwording Letter for State Government The State Govt. of Kerala vide their forwarding letter no. C2/126/2018/F& WLD dated 26.11.2018 informed that the proposal for diversion of 136.8623 hectares of Reserve forest land for the purpose of relocating Thrissur Zoo in Kerala to forest area at Puthur in Pattikkad Forest Range of Thrissur Forest Division. The application is for post facto approval as the physical construction of animal enclosure has already been started in 2015 based on the Master Plan and Master Layout Plan approved by the Central Zoo Authority. The reserved forest land proposed for diversion is the entire area of Manappilly and Mannur hill reserve forests lying contiguous to each other as an isolated bit amidst human habitation in Pattikkad forest range. The District Collector, Thrissur has submitted the certificate regarding the Settlement of Rights under Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act,2006 on the Forest land proposed to be diverted. Further the DFO Thrissur has worked out detailed compensatory afforestation package. In the circumstances, the proposal is forwarded herewith, with due recommendation for approval, subject to the following conditions
i. Legal status of the forest land shall remain unchanged.
ii. The User Agency shall give an undertaking to pay Net Present Value as per guidelines issued by Government of India.
iii. The User Agency shall give an undertaking to pay additional Net Present Value if required.
iv. The User Agency shall payment of compensatory levies, as instructed by either Government of India or the State Government.
v. The User Agency shall not fell any trees other than that marked and permitted
vi. The User Agency shall not use the forest land for any purpose other than the purpose for which the forest land is diverted.
vii. When the forest land is no longer required for the purpose, the land will be resumed back to the Forest Department.
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ix. The User Agency shall apply for renewal of approval after 20 years.
x. The User Agency has to sign an agreement with Divisional Forest Officer, Thrissur incorporating all the condition imposed by Government of India/Government of Kerala/ Kerala Forest Department in this regard and a nominal lease rent as decided by the Government of Kerala may be remitted
xi. The User Agency shall not hand over the land to any other agency without consent of Government of India, even if for the same purpose.
Brief detail of SIR by RO
Site Inspection Report by Regional Office
1. The SIR has been carried by Shri Mahesh Kumar Shambhu, Conservator of Forest ( C ), Regional Office of MoEF& CC, Bangalore for this proposal on 14-15 December, 2018 with the officials of State Forest Department and representatives of the User Agency. Regional Office, Bhubaneswar vide their letter no. 4-KLA 1170/2018-BAN/1311 dated 17.12.2018 has submitted Site Inspection Report (SIR). The SIR is reproduced below
Title of Proposal for diversion of 136.8623 ha of RF forest land for shifting of Thrissur the Zoo from Thrissur to Puthoor at Pattikad Forest Range, Thrissur Forest Division, Kerala State in favour of Kerala Forest Department. Project
1 Legal status of the
forest land The forest land proposed for diversion is a Reserved Forest notified under proposed for Section 19 of the Kerala Forest Act. diversion
Name Area Survey in SN Purpose of Numbers Village Ha.
Zoo facilities including Parking area, Orientation zone, Animal enclosures, Service road. Tram road, Visitor path,
Administrative
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facilities, 74 & 243 of Kainur Water Supply village Item-wise break- arrangement. 2. up details of the rainwater forest land proposed for harvesting works, waste disposal diversion facilities etc.
310 of 2 Conservation Zone Puthur 12 Puthur
Village
310 of
Puthur
Puthur Village Buffer area for the 3 and Zoological Park and 88.8623 Kainur 74 and 243 for Kainur village
Total 136.8623 Area
Yes, the proposal involves construction of buildings and other zoo related infrastructure as per the Master Plan approved by Central Zoo Authority Area- wise break up of components involving construction are below
S. No. Broad Components Forest Land (ha.)
1. Arrival and Parking Zone 2.608
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3. Animal Enclosures 5.99053
4. Tram Roads, Service Roads, Visitor Paths 5.0575
5. Compound Wall 0.3192
6. Tram Stations and Comfort Stations 0.145261
7. Water Tanks and Treatments 0.112
Whether proposal 8. Sewage Treatments and Sewerage Lines 0.1568 involves any construction of buildings 3. 9. Underground Plumbing Lines 0.112 (including residential) or not. If yes, details thereof 10. Rainwater Drains and Ponds 2.2558
11. Administrative Block 0.12
12. Zoo Hospital, Zoo Kitchen and related facilities 0.403
13. Staff Quarters 0.12
14. Electrical Substation 0.09
15. Directors Quarters 0.12
16. Staff Quarters (proposed) 0.12
Total 17.96
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Out of the 136.8623 ha of forest land proposed for diversion, all construction activities will come to 17.96 ha (13.12%)
The User-Agency has obtained EC from SEIAA for the project.
4. Total cost of the project at present Rs.360 Crores. (Rupees Three Hundred and Sixty Crores). (The component-wise rates cost details are provided in (Annexure-II)
The proposed forest area lies as an isolated patch surrounded by human habitations. The area at present primarily supports bamboo plantation and cashew plantation as principal crop. The presence of few animals like porcupine, mongoose, peacock, snakes, wild boar and birds etc. are noted in the site. Since the forest area is not connected with main land forest, is lying in the midst of human habitation, is a planted area, is not in the migratory path of wild animals and hence the area is not an important location from wildlife point of view. 5. Wildlife
The forest land proposed for diversion has Bamboo (Bambusa bambos) planted in the year 1982 spread over 65.29 ha, and Cashew plantation raised in 1960 over 71.56 ha, as primary crop. The original forest class in the area was of Moist Deciduous type belonging to Eco Class I but was converted into plantation of Teak, Cashew and Bamboo since last 60 years.
The details of vegetation showing the population of major species present are given below
Si No. Item Scientific name Total
1. Bamboo 1 Clumps 1560 clumps
2. Anacardium Cashew 2 Occidentale 3419
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2735 trees • Teak Tectona grandis 3 from root succors
4. Pterocarpus Venga 326 marsupium
5. Mullankaini Bridelia retusa 67
6. Vatta Macaranga peltata 106 6
7. Kunnivaka Albizia odoratissima 238
8. Irul Xylia .xylocarpa 1240
9. Velleeti Dalbergia lanceolaria 264
10. 10 Chandanam Santalurn album 42
11. 11 Ezhilarn pala Alstoniascholaris 16
12. 12 Maruth Terminalia paniculata 181
13. 13 Elavu Bombax ceiba 38
14. 14 Kudakapala Holarrhena pubescens 38
6. Vegetation 15. 15 Kanikonna Cassia fistula 9
16. 16 Malabaruthi Firiana colorata 5
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18. 18 Palakapayani Oroxvlum indicum
19. 19 Varang Carallia brachiata
20. 20 Dhathapala Wrightia Tinctoria 18
21. 21 Thanni Terminalia Bellarica 10
22. 22 Venthekku Lagerstroemia microcarpa 12
(Species-wise and diameter class-wise enumeration list is placed at Page No.27- 29 of Form-A Part-II of the proposal submitted)
Total number of trees to be felled
In total 921 trees (898 trees with less than 60cm GBH and 23 trees with GBH in 60 -150 cm girth class) and 1560 clumps of Bamboo need to be felled/removed.
Effect of removal of trees on the general ecosystem in the area
Tree felling is proposed over 17.96 ha out of the proposed area for diversion and in small patches. Since the existing crop on the forest land is primarily a plantation of Bamboo and Cashew, the effect of felling over a small portion would not in any major way affect the general ecosystem of the area. Having said so, the effects, if any, by removal of trees, is planned to be offset by planting trees by the Department and also in association with Kerala Forest Research Institute, as given below
Number of SI.NO. Category Number of species Plants
1 Forest Tree Species 227 12582
2 Bamboos 17 22111
3 Palms 43 28297
4 Shrubs and herbs 236 343156 http://forestsclearance.nic.in/FactSheetPrin 16/23 1/10/2019 forestsclearance.nic.in/FactSheetPrintaspx?pid=FP/KL/Others/36775/2018
5 Climbers 37 43816
Total 560 449962
i. The decision to relocate Thrissur Zoo run by the Department of Museum and Zoos from the present location to Puthur was under active consideration of the State Government in compliance of the direction of the Central Zoo Authority since 2005. This proposal was mooted when it was found that the zoo functioning over 5.26 hectare of land in Thrissur town did not have adequate space for designing enclosures for exhibit of animals as per the standards fixed under the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009. The present Zoo established in the year 1885 is located amidst the Thrissur town in a congested area of 5.26 ha. Hence the project is a shifting proposal of an existing Zoo, which is up-scaled as a Project for Wildlife Conservation and Research activities.
ii. The-State Government issued formal orders as per G.0 (MS) 16/2012/F& WLD dated 24-02-2012. The 136.8623 hectares of forest land was identified at Puthur in Thrissur Forest Division and the Master (layout) Plan was prepared. This Master (lay out) Plan was approved by the Central Zoo Authority as per F. No. 19-113/92- CZA (140) (M)/1618 dated 31-08-2012. The Master Plan of the Zoological Park at Puthur was approved by the Central Zoo Authority as per F. No. 19-113/92-CZA (140)(Vol. I) (M)/2235 dated 20-02-2013. Similarly, detailed designs of animal enclosures included in Phase I have been approved by the Central Zoo Authority as per F. No. 19-113/92-CZA (140) (Vol I) (NS)/7546 dated 06-08-2015.
iii. The implementation of establishment of Thrissur Zoological Park is said to be carried out by following the modern zoo concept of nature immersion techniques and the entire Zoo design is tuned towards providing natural environment to the animals. The objectives of the proposed Zoological Park are listed as ex-situ conservation of endangered and endemic species of Western Ghats, breeding of animals and birds endemic and threatened in Western Ghats, seeking public support for conservation, promoting wildlife research, rescue and rehabilitation of animals along, with providing nature based education to the visitors of the Zoo.
iv. The user agency states that the preliminary works towards relocation of State Museum and Zoo was been taken up since 2008 as a forestry activity as per the 7. Background note guidelines issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forest as per F No. 11- on the proposal 66/2004-FC dated 13/11/2007. As per these guidelines, "activities required to be done in zoos as per the approved management plan will not attract the provisions of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, provided such activities are necessary for the management of animals and imparting education and have prior approval of Central ZOO authority" . The CZA clarified the same as per the letter F. No 19 113/92-CZA (140) (M) dated 23.12.2008 in response to the query from the Director of Museums and Zoos, Thiruvananthapuram and specifically mentioned that " the question of seeking Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 for the acquisition of land for the purpose of translocation of the Thrissur Zoo to the new site in Puthur shall not be required" . Hence the relocation process started as a " forestry activity" aimed at wildlife conservation and education, as stated by the User Agency. However, Ministry has clarified Zoo as a non-forestry activity and hence the proposal.
v. The State Environment Impact Assessment Authority has given http://forestsclearance.nicin/FactSheetPrintaspx?pid=FP/KUOthers/36775/2018 17/23 1/10/2019 forestsclearance.nic.in/FactSheetPrint.aspx?pid=FP/KUOthers/36775/2018 Environmental Clearance for the project as per EC No. 37/2018 dated 17-03- 2018. The Environment Management Plan imposes conditions toward environmental safeguards.
vi. Master layout design and individual enclosure design are done by John Coe, world famous zoo designer from Australia. All the designs have been completed. Detailed cost estimate for all the facilities have been prepared by the Central Public Works Department, the executing agency engaged by Kerala Government.
vii. The physical construction of two blocks of staff quarters (for officers and staff of the Zoological Park) consisting of 8 units was started in 2015 and completed in 2016. It may be seen that the physical execution of works of 4 animal enclosures has started in 2016 based on finally approved detailed designs of 12 enclosures as per F. No. 19-113/92-CZA (140) (Vol.I) (NS)/7546 dated 06- 08- 2015.These enclosures are for Nilgiri Langur, Lion Tailed Macaque, Great Aviary and Indian Gaur. The work of about 800 meters of service road/tram road also is in progress. The State Government has fixed the target of completing the relocation by 31St October, 2020.
a. Whether land for Compensatory Afforestation is suitable for plantation and management point of view or not
One site of CA at Varavoor admeasuring 9 ha was visited Eucalyptus has been harvested and the land is open with less than 0.4 density and invaded by Eupatorium weed. It is suitable for plantation and management.
Necessary certificate to this effect has been furnished by the DCF.
b. Whether the land for CA is free from encroachments other encumbrances
Yes, as certified by the User Agency.
c. Whether the land for CA is important from religious/archaeological point of view
No, as certified by the user agency
d. Land identified for raising CA is in how many patches? Whether they are compact or not
The land proposed for compensatory afforestation lies in five patches in Wadakkanchery Range of Thrissur Forest Division. The area is degraded forest with details as below -
Name SI. of Extent Present Legal Status No. in Ha. Status Location
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2. Varavoor 9
3. Wadakkanchery 10
4. Mayannur 8 Block 1
5. Mayannur 5 Block 2
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Map with Details
The details of the CA Scheme (Annexure 9) along with the estimates (Annexure 10) and maps (Annexure 11) are available in the proposal.
Total Financial Outlay
Rs. 1,28,38,000 (One Crore Twenty Eight Lakh Thirty Eight Thousand)
Yes.
At present the following works have been taken up for construction -
Area of Present stage of S. No. Particulars Forest land construction utilized (ha)
Completed
1. Staff quarters, two blocks and utilized 0.12 having 8 units Whether proposal as office and involves violation quarters of Forest
(Conservation)
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including action 3 Enclosure for
taken against the 0.1931 In Progress concerned Nilgiri Langur officials
4. Enclosure for Lion Tailed 0.2066 In Progress Macaque
5. Enclosure for Gaur 0.3023 In Progress
6. Service road 0.40 In progress
Total 1.7531
Whether proposal involves rehabilitation of displaced persons. 10. If yes, whether No rehabilitation plan has been prepared by the State Government or not
11. Reclamation Plan Not applicable
Details and financial Not applicable allocation
Details on 12. catchment and Not applicable command area under the project
13. Benefit-Cost ratio for the project has been worked out by the user agency. The Cost benefit ratio ratio is 1.504441.
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Recommendations The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Government of Kerala has of the Principal 14. recommended the project. Chief Conservator of Forests/ State The Chief Conservator of Forests (Central Circle). Thrissur has recommended Government the Project
Recommendations Though there is a violation of FCA due to construction and other activities of Regional 15. related to relocation of the old zoo, the proposal is recommended for CCF/CF along consideration in the interest of animals in the existing zoo and for larger interest with detailed of ex-situ conservation of wildlife. reasons
Regional Chief Conservator of Forests shall give detailed comments on 16. The master plan has been approved and some works as detailed earlier have whether there are already been completed and some are in progress. No alternatives are proposed. any alternatives routes/alignments for locating the project on the non-forest land
(i). The Project is beneficial for animal welfare of Thrissur Zoo.
(ii). The project will promote wildlife conservation, nature awareness and research and education. It is proposed to conduct studies on lesser mammals of Western Ghats including artificial breeding to supplement in-situ conservation. The project will have positive impact on socio-economic development of the region.
17. Utility of the (m).••• As per the information given by the User Agency, in order to run the Project Zoological Park, 173 personnel would be required. Out of this 39 posts will be filled through Public Service Commission and the remaining 134 posts through contract. Since it is public employment, representation of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe will be complied with. As per 2011 census, the total ST population together in Puthur and Kainur Villages are 130 in number within 35 families. The total SC population in Puthur and Kainur villages is 2786 in number in 691 families. Directly or indirectly the SC & ST Population will be benefitted.
Whether land being diverted has 18. As per the site visit and as per the information given by the user agency. there is any socio- no Socio-Cultural/Religious value attached with the site. cultural/religious value
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(i) The existing Zoo at Thrissur was visited during the site inspection and especially the carnivore section was found to be in need of space and improvement.
(ii) Part of existing space at Thrissur Zoo may be retained as
infrastructure for isolation and quarantine purpose and other essential facilities.
(iii) Any other Compliance of Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers 20. information (recognition of Forest Rights ) Act, 2006 has been done and the certificate from relating to the the District Collector, Thrissur to this effect is part of the proposal. Project (iv). The extent of area identified for CA is 60 ha (30 per cent of the diverted forest land) in line with the conditions imposed by the Ministry in similar proposals i.e. Zoos on forest land.
(v). It would be pertinent for the State Government to consider relocating & merging other zoos in the State to this proposed site, over a period of time, to offer better living conditions to Zoo animals.
(vi) The approved Working Plan, of the Division has also made provision for the shifting of the zoo to the 136.8623 ha forest land at Puthur.
COMMENTS OF ADDL. PCCF(CENTRAL), Regional Office (Southern Zone), Bangalore
The relocation process of Zoo from Thrissur to Puthur has already begun, with some facilities having already been completed, though as per the Master Plan. Animals are yet to be shifted. Prima facie there is a violation of Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.
However, in the welfare of the animals housed in the existing Thrissur Zoo which has been recommended for relocation by the Central Zoo Authority, and in the interest of conservation of wildlife coupled with creation of awareness among the public about the importance of wildlife, the proposal is recommended for consideration as per the existing rules and guidelines.
Comments of Additional Information By :
i. TO Remarks
DSS Analysis
The instant proposal has been analyzed by the DSS Cell of FC Division and their detailed report is placed at F/X. The major observation in the report are as follows
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The proposed project is located at a distance of 9.05 Km from the Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary and also the instant project is located at a distance of 9.44 Km from the Chimmony-parambikulum Tiger corridor.
Forest Cover Out of total forest area proposed for diversion, 37 ha of land is characterized with Moderately Dense Forest, 75 ha. of land as Open forest and 25 ha. of land as Non Forest in terms of forest classes (as per the ISFR 2015) based on the interpretation of satellite data period 2013-2014.
In case of Compensatory Afforestation
a) Compensatory afforestation sites has been proposed on Forest land. Total area of proposed Compensatory afforestation land is found 72.94 ha. and it has been proposed in five patches located under Thrissur district of Kerala State.
b) As depicted through Google Earth Imagery, excluding the Mayannur (Kondazhy) CA site, all other proposed CA sites are having good enough tree density where 1000 plants per Hectare cannot be planted.
Forest Cover in CA Sites out of total 73 Ha area of land proposed for CA, 1 Ha of land is characterized with Very Dense Forest, 19 Ha of land is characterized with Moderately Dense Forest, 7 Ha of land as Open Forest & 46 Ha of land as Non Forest land (based on interpretation of satellite data period 2013-14) as per ISFR 2015.
The facts related to the above proposal may be placed before FAC in its next meeting to be held on 15th January, 2018 for their examination and appropriate recommendation.
(Rajesh Kumar)
Technical Officer (FC)
DIGF (SKV)
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