Fig.1 Alternatives for proposed route for HBJ gas pipeline upgradation.

Fig.2 Proposed route of HBJ pipeline through National Chambal Sanctuary.

Fig.3 Proposed HBJ pipeline route near Ramsagar Lake district Dholpur, Rajasthan.

Fig.4 Pipeline route through the proposed Bustard Sanctuary at Pohri.

Fig.5 Chambal River and National Chambal Sanctuary.

Fig.6 Existing HBJ pipeline passing through Ranghogarh & Gadher reserved forest.

PLATES

Plate 1.1 Terrestrial habitat along the existing HBJ pipeline near Guna Plate 1.2 Wetland habitat along the section of existing HBJ pipeline

Plate 2.1 Great Indian Bustard -Ardeotis nigriceps -The most endangered bustard of India

Plate 2.2 Gharial -Gavialis ganeticus in the National Chambal Sanctuary

Plate 2.3 Wetland habitat along the proposed pipeline

Plate 3.1 A typical Great Indian Bustard habitat (Karera Bustard Sanctuary)

Plate 3.2 Teak -Tectona grandis mixed forest in the Guna forest division

Plate 3.3 Khair -Acacia catechu forest in Guna forest division

Plate 3.4 Post construction phase impact: Weed abundance

Plate 3.5 Post construction phase impact: Increased incidences of wood cutting

Plate 4.1 Location of a road bridge near pipeline crossing on Chambal river

Plate 4.2 Terrestrial habitat along the Chambal river

Plate 4.3 Clear felled areas along the existing pipeline near Guna now being used for cultivation