The first step in the process of prediction and assessment of impacts on the biological environment involves the preparation of an adequate description of the environmental setting from the ecological perspective. This section of the report provides the results of ecological studies conducted in the project areas of three proposed lignite mines in Kutch.

• Wolf Distribution in The Project Area
   

• Habitat Description
   

• Food Habitat of Indian Grey Wolf
   

• Other Wildlife Values of The Project Area
   

• Existing Threats to Wolf Conservation in The Project Area