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Final Feasibility Report Preparation of Feasibility– cum-Preliminary Design for 4/6 Laning of Jetpur-Somnath section of NH 8D, Package No: NHAI/DBFOII/DPR/02 VOLUME III: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT b) Sensitive Ecological Habitats/ Ecosystems in the Indirect Influence Area No sensitive ecological habitats or ecosystems are identified within the direct influence area of the project corridor. Girnar Forest, Gir National Park and Gir Wildlife Sanctuary are the three sensitive ecological habitats in the indirect influence area. The details are discussed below. Girnar Forest: This forest is about 1km away from the project road (aerial distance). Moreover, this stretch of the existing road is proposed to be bypassed (Junagadh Bypass) in the opposite direction (right side) while the forest falls in the left side. The chief glory of Junagadh lies in the hills. The hills Karakio (593.14 metres) mounts guard over Visavadar, the hills Dundvies with Ratno (494.69 metres) and elsewhere. Lapla, Rozmal, Hadulidhar and Sayo breast the upper air. Then follow magnificent mass of the Mt. Girnar (1,117.4 metres) with its rugged sides with Datar (847.07 metres), the Lasa Pavadi (770.23 metres) and the Bhensla (697.99 metres). The Gir – is far from the project road (more than 15 km away). The largest compact tract of dry deciduous forests in the semi-arid western part of India is the last abode of the Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica). The sanctuary is internationally acclaimed for successfully saving this precious species from the brink of extinction. It was declared as a sanctuary in 1965. Subsequently, an area of 258.71 sq. km. was declared a National Park. Gir has a topography made up of succession of rugged ridges, isolated hills, plateaus and valleys. Besides being the last abode of Asiatic lions, Gir forms a unique habitat for ratel, rusty spotted cat, pangolin, ruddy mongoose, civets, paradise flycatcher etc. There is an overwhelming presence of the omnipotent big cat and bird population. Flora & Fauna of the forests: Teak, dudhlo, khair, ber, desi baval, dhav, hermo, sadad, timru, ashitro, saledi, modad, khakhro etc. Details of the flora of the study area are given in Annexure 4.3. The Gir forests support a rich biodiversity comprising 32 species of mammals, 300 species of birds and 26 species of reptiles and thousands of species of insects. c) Flora and Fauna in the Study Area Flora: The flora in the project area comprises of roadside trees, fruit trees in certain villages besides the vegetables and crops grown in the agriculture lands. Roadside Plantation: A total of 18000 trees are present on either side of the project road. These include trees in Protected forest & non forest land (within existing ROW). There are about 9500 trees on non forest land. The common tree species found along the roadside are given in Table 4-12. Fruit trees are observed in certain locations along the corridor: Guava, mango, coconut, Safeda and banana garden. Sl No Table 4-12: Road Side Tree Species Common Names Scientific Names 1. Amla Emblica officinalis 2. Arduso Ailanthus excelsa 4-20
Final Feasibility Report Preparation of Feasibility– cum-Preliminary Design for 4/6 Laning of Jetpur-Somnath section of NH 8D, Package No: NHAI/DBFOII/DPR/02 VOLUME III: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Sl No Common Names Scientific Names 3. Bor Zizyphus glabrata 4. Desibaval Acacia nilotica 5. Gando baval Prosopis juliflora 6. Gundo Cordia dichotoma 8. Jambu Syzygium cumini 9. Karanj Derris indica 10. Khair Acacia chundra 11. Khajuri Phoenix sylvestris 12. Khijdo Prosopis cineraria 13. Limdo Azaditachta indica 14. Mitosaragavo Moringa oleifera 15. Piplo Ficus religiosa 16 Rayan Manilkara hexandra 17. Sag Tectona grandis 18. Sisam Dalbergia latifolia 19. Vad Ficus benghalensis Notified Protected Forests: The roadside trees along the project road (within the existing RoW) in certain stretches are notified as protected forests. About 67.325 km of the project road stretch comprises the notified Protected forests. In Rajkot division 800 trees are present while in Junagadh division 7744 trees are present in these Protected forest sections. Tree enumeration has been conducted by concerned forest officials in both the forest divisions. Chainagewise details have been provided below: Table 4-13: Protected Forest Stretches Along the Project Road Protected Forests Chainage Side Length of the road (km) Km 6 to Km 12.800 LHS & RHS 6.8 Km 42.650 to Km 66.200 LHS & RHS 23.55 Km 78.350 to Km 115.325 LHS & RHS 36.975 Total Protected Forests - 67.325 Fauna: Local Fauna in the project area includes reptiles like gecko, garden lizard owing to the large number of water bodies and fruit gardens in the area. Common animals like dogs, cats and cattle are also present. Avifauna includes peacock, myna, kingfisher, pigeon, kite, cattle, egret. 4.7.2 Marine Ecology The fauna found in the coastal area are given in Table 4-14 below: Table 4-14: Faunal Biodiversity of the Coastal Area Sr.No. Type of Fauna Family Scientific Name Local Name 1 Annelids Tachinidae Bonellia Bonellia 2 Annelids Naididae Tubifex Tubifex 3 Annelids Lumbricidae lumbricus terrestris Earth worm 4 Coelenterates Fungiidae Fungia repanda Correlium [disc coral] 5 Coelenterates Metridiidae Metridium senile Metridium 4-21
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