Aerial Ropeways - Environmental Clearance

Description of the Environment4.5 Biological EnvironmentDetails of secondary data on the existing flora and fauna in the study area, carried out by institutionunder the relevant discipline (such as BSI, ZSI, WII, etc) should be included in the list of flora andfauna along with the classification as per Schedule given in the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972(for fauna) and in the Red Book Data (flora) and a statement clearly specifying whether the studyarea forms a part of an ecologically sensitive area or migratory corridor of any endangered fauna.The list of critically polluted areas / industrial clusters as identified by CPCB is given as Annexure7.The data should include the dominant species in the area, their densities and distribution andany important specimens that are present. Any species of commercial value (timber) should alsobe mentioned.44.6 Socio-Economic EnvironmentBaseline data at the project area should include the demography, telecommunications,archaeological sites, particularly on settlements, health status of the communities, existinginfrastructure facilities of the proposed area and area of impact due to the proposed activity.Present employment and livelihood of these populations, awareness of the population about theproposed activity should also be included. The demographic details are to be presented as shownin Table 4.10.4.7 Solid WasteDetails of authorized municipal solid waste facilities and hazardous waste disposal facilities inthe area should be inventorized, in case if it is proposed to utilize the same.Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad15