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BIODIVERSITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT AND

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PLAN FOR

CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY FORCE (CISF)

MAIDANGARHI, DELHI

APRIL 2017 (Issue 01, Rev 0)

Prepared by

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CONTENTS

Sl. No. Description Page No.

1.0 Introduction 1

2.0 Salient features of the project 3

2.1 Location and communication 3

2.2 Project parameters 3

2.3 About the project proponent 5

3.0 Present status of ecology 7

3.1 Forest 7

3.2 Flora 7

3.3 Fauna 11

3.4 Morphological ridge 12

4.0 Threats to wild life 13

5.0 Impact of the project 14

6.0 Suggested measures to mitigate the threats to wild life 15

6.1 Plantation 15

6.2 Supporting forest department in improvement of habitat, food and water availability in AWLS

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6.3 Cordoning the ridge, project activities from the surroundings 17

6.4 Public education and awareness promotion 17

6.5 Create awareness amongst drivers 17

6.6 Landscaping proposal 18

6.7 Minimising man animal conflict 18

6.8 Soil moisture conservation 18

6.9 Ground water improvement 20

6.10 Project specific mitigation measures 21

7.0 Budgetary provision for wildlife management 23

Biodiversity Impact Assessment Report for CISF, Delhi ii

LIST OF TABLES Table No. Particulars Page No.

1 List of flora in study area 9

2 List of threatened fauna in the Asola Bhatti wildlife sanctuary 11

3 List of species proposed for plantation 15

4 Budgetary provision for wildlife conservation and management 23

LIST OF FIGURES Figure No. Particulars Page No.

1 Project site & its surroundings 2

2 Location map 4

3 Proposed layout map 6

4 Google earth view of the project 7

5 10 km radius around the project on toposheet 10

6 Landscape plan showing location of proposed trees, STP, SWM site, pond etc.

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7. Ground water recharge structure 21

LIST OF ANNEXURE

Annexure No. Particulars Page No.

1 Specific description for threatened species present in Asola Wildlife Sanctuary

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Biodiversity Impact Assessment Report for CISF, Delhi 1

BIODIVERSITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT AND

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PLAN FOR CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY FORCE

(CISF), DELHI 1.0 INTRODUCTION

The proposed residential complex of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will be located at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi. The total plot area is 25,980.82 sqm (6.42 acres) out of which 2630.09 sq.m. shall be proposed Ground Coverage. The land is allotted by DDA and an NOC issued vide letter no. F.32 (62)10/IL/2064 dated 10/10/2014. The proposed residential complex of “CISF” will provide residential facilities of highest standards. The project shall be developed in phase-wise manner. The first phase of construction shall have studio apartments (166), Type II (50) and Type III (47) quarters. Phase I will occupy 1315 persons @ 5 members per family. A major part of land shall be left vacant for future development depending on the future requirement of the project proponent. As the built up area is less than 20,000 sq m., the proposed project shall not require Environment Clearance as per EIA Notification of September 2006 and its amendments of December 2016. As per Notification of December 2016, the project falls under the category 1 and does not require Environment Clearance from Statutory Authority. Self declaration Form to comply with the environmental conditions (Appendix XIV) along with Form 1A and certification by the Qualified Building Environment Auditor is to be submitted online by the project proponent besides application for building permission to the local authority along with the specified fee in separate accounts. Thereafter, the local authority may issue the building permission incorporating the environmental conditions in it and allow the project to start based on the self declaration and certification along with the application. After completion of the construction of the building, the project proponent may update Form 1A online based on audit done by the Qualified Building Environment Auditor and shall furnish the revised compliance undertaking to the local authority.

Need for study As per layout plan of the project and its surroundings prepared by DDA in F.32 (62)10/IL (Refer Fig 1), it can be seen that, the project lies at a distance of about 130 m from boundary of Asola Wildlife Sanctuary.


FIG 1: PROJECT SITE & ITS SURROUNDINGS Source: DDA


Therefore as per guidelines of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, any activity near the Sanctuary involves consideration and recommendation of the National Board of Wild Life. As per the procedure for NBWL Clearance, the User Agency/ Project Proponent is required to file the application online. As a part of online application, Biodiversity Impact Assessment Report is to be uploaded. Accordingly, this report has been prepared.

2.0 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT 2.1 Location and Communication

The proposed residential complex of Central Industrial Safety Forces (CISF) will be located at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi. The immediate surroundings of the site is sparsely populated, however, on going further westwards from the project one will find high density organic urbanisation towards city side in Satbari and Rajpur Khurd. The project site is well connected with road. Approach road to the site is currently Kutcha Road. The main road i.e. Main Chhatarpur Road is approx. at a distance of 2 km from the site. Nearest railway station is Tughlakabad Railway Station at a distance of 8.5 km east. Nearest airport is Safdarjung Airport at a distance of 11.8 km north while the commercially operated airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport at a distance of 11.5 km (aerial). National Highway NH-236 (Andheria More to Gurugram border) is at a distance of 5.3 km North West. The project will be located at 28°28' 29.86" N to 28°28' 36.10" N Latitude and 77°12' 37.12 E to 77°12' 45.88" E longitude. The project is located within 10 km of Asola Wildlife Sanctuary (Eco Sensitive area) as seen in Fig 2.

2.2 Project Parameters

Type of project : The proposed project is a residential project. Total project area is 25980.82 sq.m. (6.42 Acres). Number of units : The total dwelling units proposed are given below:

Type of Quarter

No. of towers

No. of units/ floor

No. of units proposed

Total FAR Area (sq.m.)

Studio Apt. 1 16 166 2697.8 1 16 2968.17 Type-II 1 8 50 2719.01 Type-III 1 8 47 3432.00 Total 263 11816.98

Ground coverage & FAR: The total proposed ground coverage will be 2630.09 sq.m (10.12 %) while the total proposed open area will be 23,330.43 sq.m. (89.79%) which will comprise of internal roads, parks/ green area and pond. Proposed FAR is 14528.54 sq.m (56%).


FIG 2: LOCATION MAP


Population : The total population of the residential complex has been estimated to be 1315 at the rate of 5 persons per dwelling unit. Water requirement : During construction phase, total water requirement is expected to be 10-20 KLD which will be met from authorised water tankers or any other source sanctioned by the authorities. During the construction phase, soak pits and septic tanks will be provided for disposal of waste water. Temporary sanitary toilets will be provided for the labour force. During operational phase, total water demand of the project is expected to be 190 KLD for domestic use and the same will be met by Delhi jal Board/Borewell Water. The permission for the use of the same has been received vide Delhi Jal Boards letter no. DJB/EE(S)-I/2016/2410 dated 13.06.2014. The same will be renewed prior to commencement of operation. Wastewater generated (150 KLD) will be treated in STP. 120 KLD of treated wastewater will be recycled (59 KLD for flushing, 25 KLD for gardening and balance stored in surface pond). STP : The STP capacity is envisaged as 150 KLD. MBBR based sewage treatment plant with secondary treatment for reuse of treatment of domestic sewage of the campus shall be there. Treated sewage will be used for horticulture, flushing and balance stored in the surface water pond proposed in the premises. Rain water harvesting : Provision of Rain Water Harvesting system shall be there as detailed in Section 6.10. Solid waste : About 592 Kg/ day solid waste @450 gms/person will be generated from the project. The waste will be segregated at source and the organic component will be composted. The non-biodegradable waste generated will be handed over to municipal authority for disposal to landfill site. Recyclables will be recovered and sold to recycling vendors. Power requirement: The total power requirement during construction phase is 100 KVA and will be met from temporary supply from BSES/100 KVA DG set. The maximum demand load at 60% diversity is during operation phase will be 1768 KVA and will be supplied via proposed 2 Nos. of 1000 KVA Transformers. Energy Efficient light fixtures are proposed for energy conservation. No DG sets are proposed during operation. Parking facility shall be provided according to statutory norms. Layout of the complex is shown in Fig 3.

2.3 About the Project Proponent The CISF came into existence in 1969 with a modest beginning, having three

battalions, to provide integrated security cover to the Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) which, in those years, occupied the “commanding heights” of the economy.


In a span of four decades, the Force has grown several folds to reach one lakh forty one thousand seven hundred and thirty five personnel today.

FIG 3: PROPOSED LAYOUT MAP

With globalization and liberalization of the economy, CISF is no longer a PSU-

centric organization. Instead, it has become a premier multi-skilled security agency of the country, mandated to provide security to major critical infrastructure installations of the country in diverse areas.

CISF is currently providing security cover to nuclear installations, space

establishments, airports, seaports, power plants, sensitive Government buildings and ever heritage monuments. Among the important responsibilities recently entrusted to the CISF are the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, VIP Security, Disaster Management and establishment of a Formed Police Unit (FPU) of the UN at Haiti.

Over the years, the CISF has provided Consultancy Services to more than 80

different organizations, including those in the private sector. After the Mumbai terrorist attack on November 2008, the mandate of the force has been broadened to provide direct security cover to private sector also.

The CISF Act has been amended, heralding a new chapter in the glorious history of

the Force.


3.0 PRESENT STATUS OF ECOLOGY The study has been done for (i) Project Area and (ii) Area within 10 km radius

around it, which includes the Asola Bhatti wildlife Sanctuary and is referred to as “study area”. The present status of the ecology has been determined by study of secondary data sources such as publications of Zoological Survey of India, renowned authors, etc.; study of maps and satellite images and visit to project site.

3.1 Forest Maheswari (1963) describes the vegetation as semi-arid thorny scrub while

Champion and Seth (1968) designate it as northern tropical thorn forest with Open canopied thorny appendages, wax coated, succulent and tomentose leaves. In spite of the tremendous anthropogenic pressures the sanctuary displays sufficient samples of the native floral and faunal communities necessitating reinforcement of its conservation.

3.2 Flora

(a) Project Area: The project area is having sparser vegetation than the AWLS with approximately 4 nos. of trees are there as per survey drawing. In case during construction, any trees shall be cut, permission from the Concerned Department will be taken for the same and compensatory afforestation shall be done as per norms. A view of the satellite image available through Google Earth can be seen in Fig 4.

FIG 4: GOOGLE EARTH VIEW OF THE PROJECT Source: Google, Imagery date 14.02.2017

Project Boundary


The photographs of flora at the project site are given below:

It can be seen that there is predominantly grass, weeds and few shrubs in vegetated area, with an occasional tree. (b) 10 km radius study area: There are various land uses present in 10 km radius of project. These include schools, hospitals, places of worship etc. Apart from this, Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary is present at a distance of about 130 m in North East to proposed CISF residential campus. The map of the project site and its 10 km study area can be


seen in Fig 5. Sanctuary has many species of flora and fauna. As per “Some Selected Fauna of Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary (Delhi)” by Zoological Survey of India- Kolkata, Sawarkar and Hussain (1997) have reported that according to an unpublished report of the herbarium section of the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun there are about 150 species of plants in Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, Delhi, including native ones, some of which are listed in Table 1.

TABLE 1 LIST OF FLORA IN STUDY AREA

Sl. No. Botanical Name Common Name Family 1. Accacia nilotica Babool Mimosaceae 2. Accacia leucopholea Hiwar Mimosaceae 3. Accacia catechu Khair Mimosaceae 4. Accacia modesta Phulahi Mimosaceae 5. Achyranthus aspera Chaff Flower Amaranthaceae 6. Aerva sanguinolenta Nuria Amaranthaceae 7. Alycicarpus vaginaliis Buffalo clover Fabaceae 8. Anogeissus pendula Kardhai Combretaceae 9. Ariostida wiregrass Poaceae 10. Butea monosperma Palash Leguminosae 11. Cassia fistula Amaltas Caesalpiniaceae 12. Capparis sepiaria Kabra Capparaceae 13. Capparis deciduas Karira Capparaceae 14. Croton sparaiflorus Ban Tulsi Euphorbiaceae 15. Cenchrus cilliaris Buffel grass Poaceae 16. Calotropis procera Rubber bush Asclepiadaceae 17. Ergostis poaeodes Cane grass Poaceae 18. Euphorbia hierta Asthma weed Euphorbiaceae 19. Peristrophe bicalyculata Anghedi Acanthaceae 20. Prosopis juliflora Keekar Fabeacae 21. Pupalia lappacea Forest Burr Amaranthacea 22. Salavadora persica Meswak Salvadoraceae 23. Saccharum spontaneum Sugarcane Poaceae 24. Tephrocia pumila Pea Fabaceae 25. Tridax procumbens Coat button Asteraceae 26. Tribulus terrestris Tackweed Zygophyllaceae 27. Vetiveria zizanioides Khus Poaceae 28. Withania somnifera Ashwagandha Solanacea 29. Zizyphus oenoplia Jujubae Rhamnaceae

Source : Adapted from Some Selected Fauna of Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary (Delhi)” by Zoological Survey of India- Kolkata, April 2003


FIG 5: 10 KM RADIUS AROUND THE PROJECT ON TOPOSHEET

CISF


Most dominant species in the Sanctuary is of Prosopis juliflora. Besides above mentioned plants, trees of Psidium guajava, Ficus religiosa, Syzigium cumini, Polyalthia longifolia, Mangifera indica, Azadirachta indica etc. are also found in the study area. These are found along the roads, in the gardens and are also grown in the houses along with ornamental plants.

3.3 Fauna

Fauna in the study area includes common aves, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. Aves found in the study area includes house sparrow, crow, pigeon, myna, koel, egret, indian roller etc.; reptiles include lizard garden as well as house lizard, cameleon, etc.; and mammals such as domestic animals like cow, buffalo, goat, dog cat and others like mouse, hare, etc. As per “Some Selected Fauna of Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary (Delhi)” by Zoological Survey of India, the main faunal element includes Nilgai, Jungle Cat, Small Indian Civet, Ruddy Mongoose and Small Indian Mongoose, Rufous Tailed hare, Porcupine, Spiny tailed lizard and about 200 species of resident and migratory birds. Hyaena, Leopard, Wolf and Chinkara, reported in the Gazetteer of Delhi, have not been sighted after 1940. The comprehensive and updated faunal profile provided incorporated inventory of 246 species of fauna spreading over 3 species of Mollusca, one species of Thysaneura, one of Odonata, nine of Orthoptera, four of Isoptera, 4 of Coleoptera, one Diptera, 4 Lepidoptera, 5 Hymenoptera, 3 Chilopoda amongst invertebrates, and 2 species of Amphibia, 3 species of Reptilia, 196 species of Aves and ten species of Mammalia amongst vertebrates. Due to dismal degradation, erosion, mining and other human interference over the time, the species have reduced. List of Threatened faunal species found in Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary as listed in the Red Data Book (RDB) of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) respectively, vis-a-vis their status as assigned in Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, their designation in the appendices of Convention on International Trade in Endangered species of Fauna and Flora (CITES) is given in Table 2. Details of Schedule I animals is given in Annexure I.

TABLE 2 LIST OF THREATENED FAUNA IN THE ASOLA BHATTI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Zoological Name Common/ English name

Red Data Book ZSI, 1994

W (P) Act 1972

Cites

Macaca mulatta Monkey - Sch. II -

Canis aureus Jackal - Sch. II (I) -

Viverricula indica Indian civet - Sch. II (II) App. III

Herpestes edwardsii Indian Grey Mongoose

- Sch. IV App. III


Zoological Name Common/ English name

Red Data Book ZSI, 1994

W (P) Act 1972

Cites

Herpestes smithi Ruddy Mongoose - Sch. IV App. III

Canis hyaena Hyaena - Sch. III -

Felis chaus Jungle cat - Sch. II (II) App. II

Antilope cervicarpa Black buck Vu Sch. I App. III

Manis crassicaudata Pangolin Vu Sch. I App. II

Pavo cristatus Pea-fowl Vu Sch. I App. I Problems of management and conservation Certain environmentalist groups feel that the Asola-Bhatti WLS though designated as a sanctuary, is actually a misnomer (WWF, 1995) since the only wildlife to be seen would be Nilgai (Blue Bull) and couple of recently introduced Blackbucks, besides birds. It is further apprehended that since the water is a scarce commodity and the water table being 600 ft below the surface with the area full of mica, the chances of carnivores making the sanctuary a home, are little. In addition, the immigration possibilities of other dry habitat species are remote since there are no corridors left that might connect the protected area to the large patch of scrub forest. Besides this, there are numerous settlements already existing around the fence of the sanctuary and the new ones coming up unchecked. The boundary of the Wildlife Sanctuary is broken at various places. Movements of cattle inside the sanctuary are very common. The use/abuse of the premises of the Wildlife Sanctuary for defecation, easement and various other purposes like cattle grazing, extraction of fuel and firewood or medicinal plants etc. by the residents around Wildlife Sanctuary.

3.4 Morphological ridge

As per the provisions of the Master Plan of Delhi and the order passed by the Supreme Court the Ridge is described as a natural feature distinct from a planned land use viz. “Regional Park”. As is provided in the MPD 2021, Forest Department has undertaken the task for identification and demarcation of the Ridge. Based upon involved deliberations in the State Government, the following features have been identified as being relevant for classification of any area as “Ridge”:

i. Morphological Ridge as per Geological Survey of India Map.

ii. Land recorded as “Gair Mumkin Pahar” in Revenue Record.

iii. Area notified as “Forest”.

iv. Area included in the “Regional Park” in existing Land Use Plan contained MPD 2021.


The DGPS based survey was carried out at the site and the same were submitted to the Forest Department vide letter no. NBCC/ED-II/CISF-Maidangarhi/ Forest/ 2016 dated 04.01.2017 seeking permission for construction in view of proximity to geomorphological ridge to the project boundary. The Khasra numbers of the project were thereafter submitted. It has been found that about 81.7280 sq.m. of the project area on one corner lies within the geomorphological ridge area. As the area is very small, it has been decided to exclude the said area from the project and surrender it back to DDA, which is under process. Thereafter, the clearance from Ridge Management Board will not be required. In case the above mentioned land area under geomorphological ridge is not surrendered or allowed to be surrendered, clearance from Ridge Management Board shall be obtained.

4.0 THREATS TO WILD LIFE The ever-increasing anthropogenic pressure in the last fifty years has resulted in

substantial loss of the area of wild habitat. Among the wild ungulates (Chinkara and Blackbuck) that were once native to the environs of Delhi, only Nilgai has managed to survive in the fragmented habitat while the others have locally extirpated. At the same time the livestock is increasing day by day and trespasses is in plenty.

The main points of man-animal conflict can arise during transportation or when

the fauna comes near the project site during its natural movement. Animals prefer quite environment. Due to the activities at the site, there shall be noises and in general, any nearby fauna will avoid such places. The impacts due to project would be there but the fauna is greatly affected when it competes with human beings for minor and major forest produce. The habitat of the animals is, usually, a source of income and food for the villagers living near the forests. However, in this current case, this is not the case since the human settlement is urbanised and not interacting with the ABWLS for forest produce. However, human interference leads to encroachment in forests and overgrazing by cattle, therefore, degrading the habitat. Thus, the socio-economic profile of the people is an important factor in habitat degradation or animal conservation. However, in this case, the project is neither encroaching into the sanctuary area nor will use any of its resources.

There is no organized poaching in the area but sometimes some poachers sell the

animal parts, its fur, bones, teeth and other parts in the illegal animal trade market due to their high demand. Hunters use the animals for meat.

Natural causes such as fires, droughts, animal epidemic and other such

catastrophes may affect the habitats and consequently the animal population. There are specific impacts due to specific activities of the humans on the animals.

The use of pesticides and organic chemicals leads to bio-accumulation in food


chain leading to adverse egg shell formation of several birds. Besides this, other perceptible threats are as follows:

The presence of privately owned farmlands on the north-eastern and

northern periphery of the sanctuary where the encroachment is imminent; Dumping garbage and use of the sanctuary area around Sanjay Vihar by locals

for shitting, collection of fire and fuel wood is a perpetual threat to the existence of wildlife;

Its use and abuse by ever increasing pressures mainly for extraction of quartzite commonly known as Badarpur or Bajri by mining communities;

Farming along its fringes; Collection of non wooded forest produce like Ber for personal and

commercial use as well; Transportation of truckloads of Badarpur sand; fodder collection; collection

of medicinal plants etc. The impacts can be mitigated through animal conservation and management plan

as described subsequently. 5.0 IMPACT OF THE PROJECT

The natural environment is affected by infrastructure in both direct and indirect

ways. The physical presence of roads in the landscape creates new habitat edges, alters hydrological dynamics, and disrupts natural processes and habitats often leading to degradation of the habitat. As the project is at a distance about 130 m from Asola Bhati Wildlife Sanctuary (ABWLS), the project will have impact on the sanctuary as follows. However, each of them is manageable and with proper precautions:

1) Air pollution due to operation of DG sets not be there as no DG sets are

proposed in the project. The DG set operated during construction will be temporary and impacts will be reversible, after completion of construction.

2) Noise from the residential complex will not affect the ABWLS as the project site is at a distance of about 130 m. Thus, though minimal, noise may affect immediate adjoining areas upto a distance of 100 m.

3) Impact due to water consumption, which will be sourced from ground water

4) Impact due to waste water generated from the project, which will have to be managed prudentially to ensure complete treatment & reuse

5) Impact during transportation or movement of vehicles on roads outside project site or when the fauna comes on the roads within the project during its natural movement, road kill can occur.

6) Impact due to solid waste generated from residential complex such as domestic waste, non biodegradeable waste.

7) Man animal conflict which can arise due entry of wildlife into the premises


6.0 SUGGESTED MEASURES TO MITIGATE THE THREATS TO WILD LIFE 6.1 Plantation Implementation of plantation program is of paramount importance for any

industrial development. In addition to augmenting present vegetation, it will also check soil erosion, make the ecosystem more complex and functionally more stable, make the climate more conductive and restore water balance. It can also be employed to bring areas with special problems under vegetal cover and prevent further land deterioration. The area under reference has natural growth of stray vegetation. The trees generally grown in the area is Jungli Kikar and babool. The height of these trees is generally small but few kikkar trees have grown 3 m in height. In the grass varieties are Doob, pigweed, Grass, Motha. In the neighboring fields growth of Neem, Tamarind trees, Bougainvillea, Hibiscus plants etc. are also observed. No rare species exist in the area.

The main objective of the greenbelt is to provide a barrier between the project

activity and the surrounding areas. The greenbelt helps to capture the fugitive emissions and to attenuate the noise generated apart from improving the aesthetics of the mine lease area.

The various steps that will be taken for habitat conservation and restoration of

plantation and afforestation within as well as outside the project are essential components. Planting of native species is proposed to help restore the ecology of the area. About 175 trees are proposed to be planted as outlined in Table 3. Plantation shall be done along the boundary of complex and in open areas of native species. The tree plantation is proposed at spacing of 2 mtr. x 2.5 mtr. The size of the pits will be 60 cm. x 60 cm. X 90 cm. filled with manures. The intervening space between the trees will be covered with bush varieties. The choice of species will be fast growing native species. Some of the suggested species are given in Table 3.

TABLE 3

LIST OF SPECIES PROPOSED FOR PLANTATION Type of Tree Botanical Name Common Name No. Of Trees Location Evergreen Tree Azadirachta

indica Neem 121 Along the

Periphery Evergreen Tree Tectona grandis Teak 21 Green Area Shrubs Ixora West Indian

Jasmine 229 Around the

walkway of towers

Ornamental Tree (Deciduous)

Cassia fistula Amaltas 16 Green area

Ornamental Tree (Deciduous)

Delonic regia Gulmohar 17 Green area

The proposed landscape plan showing the location of proposed trees is given in Fig

6.


FIG 6: LANDSCAPE PLAN SHOWING LOCATION OF PROPOSED TREES, STP, SWM SITE, POND ETC.


6.2 Supporting Forest department in improvement of habitat, food and water availability in AWLS

As few ponds are located in the study area, wild animals can survive even during

the pinch period. It is proposed to coordinate with the Forest & Wildlife department and support (through manpower, material or finances) the making of any new watering holes also which will be fed during the summer season through tankers/ pipelines established by the sanctuary authority. Construction of check dams on seasonal nalas will also create small water bodies for few months, hence the same will be supported, if required by the AWLS. As the soil lacks salt, so artificial salt licks have been created for the animals in the Sanctuary by the Wildlife department. Forest Department is carrying out plantation regularly in AWLS, of native trees as well as fruit bearing trees. Any of these measures can be supported by CISF in consultation with Forest Department and with their due permission.

6.3 Cordoning the ridge, project activities from the surroundings Since no land of project lies in ridge area, still, the part of the project facing ridge

area is proposed to cordon off by greenbelt to protect it so that it forms a safety barrier for between the ridge and project activities. The project itself will have a boundary for safety of the project as well as to deter movement of terrestrial fauna into the project.

6.4 Public education and awareness promotion

To prevent man animal conflict, awareness will be created through informal education by formation of eco clubs with AWLS, films and video shows, street plays, story telling, seminars, different competitions and talks, posters, leaflets, brochures etc. The target group will be the residents of the project as well as local villagers. It is also proposed to develop a plan to involve local community in raising a nursery for plants with a sale outlet and give special awards to persons helping in protection of wildlife. Installation of caution boards at wildlife crossing and regarding permitted speed and speed breaking bumps shall be done.

6.5 Create awareness amongst drivers Awareness amongst drivers shall be created for protection of animals at wildlife

crossings. The drivers will be sensitized through “driver tip cards”, training and putting up posters at stops. Drivers will be educated to control speed so as not to run over slow moving creatures. Apart from this, sensitisation of drivers towards wildlife shall be done. Action to be taken if encountered and how to avoid roadkill shall be explained.

It is important to avoid animal hits not only for the safety of the animals but also

for the protection of the vehicles. The Drivers can protect themselves and wildlife by slowing down. This will help them to give enough reaction time. If drivers come


upon an animal in the middle of the road, they should apply brake, not swerve. Retaining control of the vehicle is extremely important before, during and after a collision with an animal. Other tips for drivers include being especially alert at dawn and dusk, being ready for more animals if one is seen near the road, and watching for shining eyes at night.

6.6 Landscaping proposal In order to develop the soil moisture and ground water improvement in and

around the eco-sensitive zone area of sanctuary falling in the CISF residential complex jurisdiction, it is proposed to have plantation and water harvesting structures in the open area of the plot. This will serve as a micro habitat for birds and small mammals as well as aid in recharge of water to the ground besides conserving soil.

6.7 Minimising Man animal conflict To minimise man animal conflict, the following precautions will be taken in the

project:

Boundary wall will be constructed around the project for safety of the project which will ensure that the wandering fauna do not enter the project and get themselves harmed in the process.

To minimize man-animal conflict due to monkey, the solid waste collection site shall be constructed to restrict its entry. Warning and information and contact numbers of forest department shall be displayed at prominent locations in the project complex in scenario where in monkeys enter complex. If required or necessary langur shall be adopted to keep monkeys away.

To minimize conflict arising due to entry of any mammalian predators (leopards from other areas of Haryana) or stray black buck/ nilgai, warning and information and contact numbers of forest department shall be displayed at prominent locations in the project complex. People in the campus will be made aware to stay calm, inform wildlife department and remain safe.

Plantation along the boundary shall act as buffer for avifauna. 6.8 Soil moisture conservation The type of soil and water conservation measure will depend on the size and

shape of the areas to be developed for plantation, its location within the watershed of which this area is a part, the kind of plantation being taken up etc. For small areas, in situ conservation practices such as formation of basins, or micro relief systems and agronomic conservation practices may suffice whereas for large plantations, watershed scale development work may have to be taken up. The various available methods are construction of diversion drains, bunding &


terracing, weirs, waterways, loose boulder check dams, etc.Soil erosion can also be controlled by biological measures such as tillage practice, mulching and crop residue management, contour vegetative hedges etc.

(1) Diversion/ interceptor drains

The project area is a small area and all of the stated measures are neither applicable nor required. However, level difference of approximately 7m from eastern end to western end of the site exists. The slope is gradual initially when travelling from the eastern side and it becomes steeper towards the western direction. It is proposed to have diversion drains or interceptors drain to collect and to divert runoff water coming from the upper slopes of the project site so as to avoid erosion. They will be aligned along contour as far as possible with some gradient provided to facilitate flow of runoff water. The diversion drains will be designed to safely convey the peak runoff from the watershed area. They are proposed to be of trapezoidal cross section with stable side slopes, pitched with stone, if required.

Hence, diversion drains or interceptors drain along the eastern boundary to divert

water to the proposed surface water bodies will aid in ground water recharging as well as soil moisture conservation.

(2) Percolation tanks The surface water reservoir can be proposed in the landscaping/ open area to act

as percolation tank. It can be constructed by excavating a depression, forming a small reservoir or by constructing an embankment in a natural ravine or gully to form an impounded type of reservoir.

(3) Mulching Mulch is a protective covering, usually of organic matter such as leaves, straw, or

peat, placed around plants to prevent the evaporation of moisture, and the growth of weeds. The practice of mulching helps to retain soil moisture, prevents weed growth and enhances soil structure. There are various types of mulching such as surface mulching, vertical mulching, polythene mulching, pebble mulching, dust mulching, live vegetative barriers, straw mulching etc. Mulching proves to be beneficiary though increment in soil moisture, reduction in soil erosion, maintenance of soil temperature etc. It helps in improvise in soil structure, soil fertility and soil biological regime. Hence, it is proposed to use mulch in the landscaped area for soil moisture conservation.

Glyriciidia is proposed to be grown in part of the landscaped area and be used as

mulch-cum manure for the tree plantations for conserving soil moisture and improving soil fertility.


6.9 Ground water improvement Rain water harvesting would have to be carried out to recharge the ground water

as the water table at site is estimated to be below 500 feet. Rain water harvesting pits and drainage system shall be constructed to convey the roof top rainwater to the groundwater storage. Roof top Rain water harvesting design has been carried out as per “CPWD Rain water harvesting and Conservation manual”. The calculations are given below:

Sl. No.

Description Surface area of roof top

catchment (sq.m.)-A

Peak rainfall in 15 min.(r)

(mm)

Runoff co-

efficient

( C )

Capacity of RWH

structure –A x r x C (cu.m.)

1 Studio Apartment 676.22 25 0.85 14.369

676.22 25 0.85 14.369

2 Type-II 676.22 25 0.85 14.369

3 Type-III 734.02 25 0.85 15.597

Total 58.7

It may be noted that the capacity of rainwater harvesting structure is designed to

retain run-off for at least 15 minutes of rainfall of the peak intensity (for Delhi 22.5 mm/per 15 minutes say 25 mm per 15 minutes).

Therefore, total capacity of rainwater harvesting structure from roof top rain

water harvesting is 58704 litres, say, 60,000 litres. The same shall recharge roof top rainwater to ground water. The location of the rainwater harvesting structure can be seen in Fig 6 while the typical Ground water recharge structure design is given in Fig 7.

It can be also seen in the plan that a surface pond is proposed in the project site

which will receive all the non-roof top rain water by virtue of the natural topography of the land and allow the water to percolate naturally. The same pond will be a recipient of surplus treated water from STP and the said water will evaporate as well as percolate naturally. There is little chance of ground water contamination by virtue of surface pond water percolation as the water would be tertiary treated and there is more than 500 feet of soil & rock between surface and ground water table.


FIG 7: GROUND WATER RECHARGE STRUCTURE 6.10 Project specific Mitigation measures The activities of the project which will have impact on the flora and fauna will be

specifically addressed and the proposed mitigation measures are as follows:

1. There will be increase in fugitive emissions due to earthmovers and construction equipments and transportation of raw materials during construction phase only. During operational phase there will be increased


movement of vehicles for the resident’s daily activities. Control measures such as Water sprinkling, plantation along the boundary and in open area, regularly obtaining PUC certificate for vehicles, paved roads and concrete footpaths within complex etc. shall be taken during construction and operation phase so that air pollution shall remain under control. As no DG set has been proposed for the propose residential complex, therefore no impact on air due to emission of stack of DG set is envisaged during operation phase.

2. Noise generated from the complex shall be minimized by plantation. It is well established that greenbelts and walls act as noise barriers. Green belt is proposed along its entire periphery as well as a boundary wall which will absorb the noise and attenuate any noise from the campus to the ambient noise levels by the time it reaches the boundary of ABWLS. Blowing of horns will be discouraged within the residential complex. Entry and exit gates would be different. It shall be ensured that no high noise generation sources such as loudspeakers are not allowed after 10.00 pm.

3. Impact due to water consumption or waste water generation is not anticipated as the entire waste water will be treated and resused. Treated waste water will be reused for flushing and used for watering the greenbelt & plantation, which in turn will create a micro habitat for birds and smaller mammals. Unutilised water will be put in the surface water pond which will allow it to evaporate or percolate. Thus, no waste water will be released outside the project.

4. Solid waste management will be done in a regulated manner. The collection of waste will segregated at the residential colony and it will be taken at the common collection site, as earmarked in Fig 6. The residences shall be made responsible to keep waste in separate bags/ bins in their houses and it shall be their responsibility to give these bags/ bins to sweepers or carry them at their cost up to already constructed depots/bins for the purpose from where the tippers or carriage vans will cart this waste up to disposal point for treatment. The collection site will be constructed such that it will restrict the entry of monkey.

Any bins provided in the complex outside the houses or buildings will have monkey proof design as follows:


5. Awareness hoardings in the campus to avoid man-monkey conflict along the lines as provided in Singapore and stray dog menace:

6. Residences are being built within macaque home range need to be

constructed such that monkeys cannot climb into houses. All windows needs to be secured by meshing the windows and keeping the food out of sight will discourage curious monkeys.

7.0 BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT Budgetary provision for wildlife management is given in Table 4. In first year,

construction of water ponds and awareness programmes like posters, signboards, notices etc. shall be done. Monitoring of the area will be done regularly by appointing one person from the project personnel. User agencies will deposit fund after getting the clearance in the office of Divisional Wildlife Officer, Delhi for various conservation measures.

TABLE 4

BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT Particulars of Activity Rs. (in lakhs) Sl.

NO. Capital Recurring 1 Plantation 1.0 0.1 2 Construction of Boundary wall Included in

project cost -

3 Public education and awareness programmes

- 0.1

4 Man-animal conflict minimisations 0.1 5 Soil moisture conservation 1.0 0.1 6 Ground Water improvement-Rain water

harvesting structures 1.0 0.1

7. Pollution control from project Included in project cost

-

Grand Total 3.0 0.5

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SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION FOR THREATENED SPECIES PRESENT IN ASOLA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

1. Description of Peafowl

Scientific name: Pavo cristatus

Local name: Mor Size : Of a vulture Distinctive characters: The peacock has gorgeous plumage, piercing cries and

nuptial display. The peacock is one of India’s most beautiful bird and Pride of the country being the National Bird. The Indian species is found only in India and Sri Lanka. The gorgeous oscillated tail of the adult cock, 3 to 4 feet long is in reality abnormally lengthened upper tail coverts. Hen also crested like cock but smaller, mottled brown with some metallic green on lowered neck and lacking the ornamental train. Parties or droves, in deciduous forest. Also locally semi-domesticated about villages and cultivation, where protected by religious sentiments.

Distribution: Distributed throughout India, locally up to 5000 feet in the

Himalayas; Sri Lanka; Bangladesh. Habit: Inhabits dense scrub and deciduous jungle- plain and foot hill- preferably in

the neighbourhood of rivers & streams. Polygamous; usually parties of one cock with 4 or 5 hens.

Food: Eats grains, vegetable shoots, snakes, insects, lizards. Nesting season : January to October. Nest : A shallow scrape in the ground in a dense thicket lined with sticks & leaves.

Eggs – 4 to 8, glossy pale-cream. The site of laying egg varies. Most of eggs are laid in long grass; old nest of vultures or storks, on flat tops of building or bowers. Incubation period lasts about a month.

Young peafowl are much preyed by wild cats and birds of prey and even the

peahen falls prey to jungle cats & leopards when incubating her eggs. The peafowl are also killed by eagles & leopards. Men hunt them for table purpose.

Peacocks lose their train during and after heavy rains, and feathers are picked up

to make brooms, fans, wing quills etc. In older times it was used for the purpose of writing.

The threats to the bird are due to:

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1. Hunting

2. Habitat loss

3. Pesticides

4. Wild animals 2. Description of Black Buck

Scientific name: Antilope cervicapra

Local name: Size : It stands up to 74 to 84 cm (29 to 33 in) high at the shoulder. Males weigh

20–57 kilograms (44–126 lb), an average of 38 kilograms (84 lb). Females are lighter, weighing 20–33 kilograms (44–73 lb) or 27 kilograms (60 lb) on an average.

Distinctive characters: The white fur on the chin and around the eyes is in

sharp contrast with the black stripes on the face. The coat of males shows two-tone colouration: while the upper parts and outsides of the legs are dark brown to black, the underparts and the insides of the legs are all white. On the other hand, females and juveniles are yellowish fawn to tan.

Distribution: The Blackbuck formerly occurred across almost the whole of the

Indian subcontinent. Their range decreased sharply during the 20th century and they are now extinct in Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan.

Habit: The species inhabits grassland and lightly-wooded country. They require

water daily, which restricts distribution to areas where surface water is available for the greater part of the year. Blackbuck are primarily grazers. And mainly sedentary, but in summer may move long distances in search of water and forage

Food: Being herbivores, blackbuck graze on low grasses, occasionally browsing as

well. Nesting season: August to October and from March to April Nest : The blackbuck is a diurnal antelope. Three kinds of typically small groups –

the female herds, territorial males and bachelor males. The threats to the bird are due to:

i. Hunting

ii. Habitat loss

iii. Pesticides

iv. Wild animals

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3. Description of Pangolin

Scientific name: Manis crassicaudata

Local name: Pangolin Size : The size of pangolins varies by species, ranging from 30 to 100 centimetres

(12 to 39 in). Females are generally smaller than males. Distinctive characters: The physical appearance of a pangolin is marked by

large, hardened, overlapping plate-like scales. The scales, which are soft on newborn pangolins but harden as the animal matures, are made of keratin, the same material of which human fingernails and tetrapod claws are made. The pangolin's scaled body is comparable to a pine cone or globe artichoke

Distribution: this species is widely distributed from the plains and lower hills south

of the Himalayas to extreme southern India Habit: occur in various types of tropical forests as well as open land, grasslands

and degraded habitat, including in close proximity to villages Food: Pangolins are insectivorous. Most of their diet consists of various species of

ants and termites and may be supplemented by other insects, especially larvae. Nesting season: there is no defined mating season, they typically mate once each

year, usually during the summer or autumn months. Nest : is generally solitary, nocturnal and burrow-dwelling except during mating

season, when adult males and females share the same burrow, which are often under large rocks and the entrance concealed by dirt

The threats to the bird are due to:

1. Hunting

2. Poaching

3. Habitat loss

4. Wild animals

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