PLATES

Plate 1 Linear expansion of infrastructural developments are frequent n natural landscapes

Plate 2.1 Reconnaissance surveys are useful in identification of sites of ecological importance enroute the pipeline

Plate 2.2 Secondary sources provide useful information for impact assessment studies

Plate 2.3 Direct and indirect evidences of wildlife are useful tools in EIA studies

Plate 3.1 A grassland habitat along the pipeline near Sinnar

Plate 3.2 Forest habitat enroute the pipeline provide diverse sub-habitats

Plate 3.3 Jerandi Forest enroute the pipeline is an ideal habitat for leopard

Plate 3.4 Lake Beale – A wetland habitat enroute the pipeline

Plate 3.5 River Godavari is a major wetland habitat enroute the pipeline

Plate 4.1 Lopping and grazing are major biotic disturbances in the forest habitats enroute the pipeline

Plate 4.2 Fishing and hunting activities have substantial impacts on wildlife values of habitats enroute the pipeline