FIGURES

Fig. 1 Route map of the proposed Manmad-Manglya pipeline

Fig. 2 Idealized sequence of steps involved in ecological impact assessment

Fig 3. Suggested matrix for impact determination

Fig. 4 Major rivers en route the proposed pipeline

Fig. 5 River Narmada is an important aquatic habitat en route the pipeline that harbours many species of conservation significance

Fig. 6 Segwal pond is an important wetland habitat within the proposed pipeline route corridor

Fig. 7 Key characteristics of the project and the ecosystem components considered in impact assessment

PLATES

Plate 1 Manpur Reserved Forest near Pirghata and Bhurakua villages

Plate 2 Reserved forests in the Bherughat region en route the pipeline

Plate 3 Reserved forest patches near Nandia Village

Plate 4 Reserved forest patch on the plateau near Jamli & Solvan villages and in the area on the MP-Maharashtra border

Plate 5 Reserved forest along the National Highway (NH-3) near Sanghvi village

Plate 6 Karam and Borad are the seasonal rivers along the pipeline route

Plate 7 Chambal and Ajnar rivers en route the pipeline

Plate 8 Narmada and Tapi are the two major rivers en route the pipeline

Plate 9 Biotic disturbance on the banks and the regulated water supply have fairly reduced the wildlife potential of Tapi river

Plate 10 Segwal reservoir along the pipeline is an excellent wetland habitat for aquatic birds