Project Forest clearances and project wild life clearances

Project Forest & Wildlife Clearances support obtaining statutory approvals for projects involving forest land diversion or activities near protected wildlife areas. The service covers preparation of applications, forest land diversion proposals, wildlife conservation plans, GIS mapping, compliance documentation, and coordination with regulatory authorities. It includes support for Stage-I and Stage-II forest clearances and wildlife clearance proposals for projects located within eco-sensitive zones or protected areas. The process is governed under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, as regulated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. It helps projects achieve regulatory compliance while minimizing ecological impact. The service supports sustainable development, biodiversity conservation, and timely project approvals.

What is the service: Clearances for projects impacting forests and wildlife.

Who needs it: Projects in forest or wildlife-sensitive areas.

Scope of service: We guide projects through the complex processes under the Forest (Conservation) Act and the Wildlife (Protection) Act. This includes preparing proposals for diversion of forest land, conducting wildlife surveys, developing wildlife conservation plans, liaising with the Forest Department and the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL), and following the application through various stages of approval at the State and Central levels.

Process flow: Determination of forest land involvement and wildlife habitat impact → Preparation of proposal/application with compensatory afforestation plan and wildlife management plan → Submission to Divisional Forest Officer and State Forest Department → Follow-up through State and Central level committees (FCAC, NBWL) → Addressing queries and site inspection coordination → Securing Stage I and Final (Stage II) approval.