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Government Of Assam Environment & Forest

Forest Conservation Act

Forest Conservation Act 1980 is a unique piece of legislation and regulatory mechanism that reflects the collective will of the nation to protect its rich forests, biodiversity and natural heritage and resources. The act permits only unavoidable use of forest land for various development purposes. It embodies the firm commitment of the Government and the Department to balance the conservation of forests with the sustainable developmental need of the society contributing to better environment, health and economy.

This act is regulatory in nature and not prohibitory.

Diversion of Forest Land for Non-Forest use in Assam since the enforcement of Forest (Conservation Act, 1980)
Year

Area approved
for diversion		Diversion not
Executed		Area for
Boulder collection		Diversion for
Artificial Regeneration		Net
Diversion
1980     
1981     
1982170.20   170.20
1983     
198499.27   99.27
1985219.90   219.90
19867.53   7.53
1987116.289   116.289
19889.788   9.788
198911.123   11.123
199074.253   74.253
199170.015   70.015
1992159.178   159.178
19933703.268   3703.268
1994354.75   354.75
1995136.57   136.57
199620.54   20.54
199721.21   21.21
199817.87   17.87
199950.735   50.735
200021.60   21.60
200118.036   18.036
20023.84   3.84
200312.076   12.076
2004583.05   583.05
20058.44 245.00 253.44
200635.879 14.05 49.929
20071.4214 25.648 27.0694
Total5926.8314 284.698 6211.53
Statements showing the up to date position of cases approved for diversion of forest land under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and Compensatory Afforestation done as on 31.03.2006.
1.Purpose of Diversion:-Nos.
(I) Irrigation Project :-2
(II) Hydel Project:-3
(III)  Mining :-2
(IV) Construction of Road :-3
(V) Laying of Railway lines4
(VI) Laying of Transmission line/pipe line23
(VII) Others132
Total (Nos) :-169
 
2.Forest Area Diverted (Ha.) :-6211.53
3.Compensatory Afforestation Stipulated (Ha.)7812.279
(I) On Forest Land6548.615
(II) On Non- Forest Land1263.664
Total (Ha.)15624.558
4.Compensatory Afforestation done till 31.12.2006 (Ha.) 
(I) On Forest Land9889.054
(II) On Non- Forest Land744.964
Total10634.018
5.Balance area to be afforested (Ha.) 
(I) On Forest LandNil
(II) On Non- Forest LandNil
Total 
6.Fund spent till 31.03.2006 to 31.03.2007 (Rs. in lakhs)135594549.32
7.Fund received from user agencies ( Rs. in lakhs)292498396.93
YearArea Approved for DiversionArea for BoulderNet Diversion
2008189.50604.500194.0060
2009694.67202.000696.6720
201088.00002.00090.0000
20110.67082.0002.6708
Total6899.6794295.1987194.8774
Forest Land Diverted Under Forest Conservation Act, 1980
1. Purpose of Diversion
Irrigation Project2
Hydel Project4
Mining17
Construction of Road13
Layinf of Railway Lines4
Laying of Transmission/Pipe Line26
Others138
Total Nos.204
2. Forest Area Diverted (Ha)7194.878
Status of Compensatory Afforestation
1. Compensatory Afforestation Stiputales (Ha)
    (i)On Forest Land : 7548.615
    (ii) On non Forest Land : 2230.360
 
    Total : 9778.975
2. Compensatory Afforestation Scheme Executed till 31.12.2011 (Ha)
    (i) On Forest Land : 11278.114
    (ii) On non Forest Land : 1044.964
 
    Total : 12323.078
3. Balance Area for Afforestation (Ha)     (i) On Forest Land : 7.341     (ii) On non Forest Land : Nil
4. Land Spent from 31.03.2007 to 31.12.2011 : Rs. 1107.687 Lakhs
5. Fund Received from Agencies till 31.12.2011 : Rs. 15762.463 Lakhs