Forest Diversion & FC Act Compliance Services
ODRA Associates provides specialized services for Forest Clearance (FC) as mandated by the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, for non-forest use of forest land. We assist clients across various sectors (Mining, Infrastructure, Power) in achieving statutory compliance and obtaining approvals from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
Our expertise covers the entire process, including detailed DGPS/Total Station survey of the proposed forest land for diversion, identification and mapping of equivalent non-forest land for Compensatory Afforestation (CA), and the preparation of all required documentation for online submission on the Parivesh Portal.
We ensure accurate calculation of the Net Present Value (NPV), preparation of detailed Felling and Working Schemes, and seamless coordination with the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF), and the Central Government (MoEFCC) for Stage-I and Stage-II Clearances. Our successful track record includes liaising for linear projects, mining leases, and industrial projects across complex forest terrains.
Recent Forest Diversion Projects
Explore our portfolio of successfully completed and ongoing forest clearance applications
FC Case for Mining Lease (Category A)
Transmission Line RoW Clearance
Diversion for Industrial Water Pipeline
Linear Project Clearance (Road/Pipeline)
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Ongoing Applications
(Across various stages of survey and documentation)
Our 6-Phase FC Act Compliance Methodology
Project Assessment & Pre-Feasibility Report
Review project layout against forest maps, initial determination of forest land area required for diversion, and preparation of minimum land requirement justification.
DGPS Survey & Area Demarcation
Accurate DGPS/Total Station survey of the proposed forest land for diversion, as well as the identification and survey of suitable non-forest land for Compensatory Afforestation (CA).
DPR & Revenue/Forest Land Documentation
Preparation of detailed drawings, L-sections, cross-sections, and comprehensive documentation including legal status of forest land, site inspection reports, and DGPS boundary pillars.
Online FC Portal Application (Stage-I)
Preparation and submission of the complete proposal on the MoEFCC Parivesh portal for Stage-I (in-principle) approval, including NPV and CA scheme calculations.
Field Inspection & State/Central Liaison (MoEFCC)
Coordination during mandatory site inspection by the State Forest Department and Regional Empowered Committee (REC), and responding to all queries for the proposal's review.
Stage-II Compliance & Final Approval
Ensuring compliance with all conditions stipulated in the Stage-I approval, including fund transfers (NPV/CA), and submitting the compliance report for final (Stage-II) clearance.
