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PRESENTATION MEETING ON
REPORT
FOR
INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION (IEE)
OF
VENEER INDUSTRY
(BIRAT VENEER AND PLY PVT. LTD.)
SUBMITTED TO:
PROVINCE GOVERNMENT
MINISTRY OF FOREST, ENVIRONMENT AND
SOIL CONSERVATION (MOFESC)
BIRATNAGAR, PROVINCE NO. 1, NEPAL
4/2/2023
Birat Veneer and Ply Pvt. ltd.
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Submitted By:
Birat Veneer and Ply Pvt. Ltd.
Province No. 1 Province, Morang District,
Budhiganga Rural Municipality, Ward No.
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1. NAME & ADDRESS OF THE INSTITUTION PREPARING THE REPORT
Name, Address, Email and Phone No. of the Proponent
• Name of Proponent: Birat Veneer and Ply Pvt. Ltd.
• Address: Province No. 1, Morang District, Budhiganga Municipality, Ward
No. 2
• Phone No.: 9841877907
• Contact Person: Mr. Rajendra Prasad Neupane
• E-mail: birat.veneer@gmail.com
Name, Address, Email and Phone No. of Consultant
• Name: Nature Consulting Service
• Address: Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Sifal
• E-mail: natureconsultingservice@gmail.com
• Contact: 01-6637114
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Study Team
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Name of Expert Designation Qualification
Bikash Bastola Environmental Expert/ Team
Leader
M.Sc. in Environmental Science
Puspa Baral Mechanical Engineer M.E. in Mechanical Engineering
Rajeev Joshi Forester M.Sc. in Forestry
Ranju Bastola Socio-economist M.A. in Sociology

Objectives of Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)
 Collection of baseline information on physio-chemical, biological, socio-economic and
cultural environment of the proposed area.
 Identify, predict and assess the physio-chemical, biological, socio-economic and cultural
environment of the project area.
 Identify easily implementable offsetting measures for the negative environmental and
social issues and suggest remedial plans in case of residual impacts if any identified.
 Suggest practical and site specific environmental mitigation and enhancement measures,
prepare and implement Environmental Monitoring Action Plan for the project.
 Inform decision makers about the outcome of implementation of the proposal.
 Make sure IEE level study is sufficient for the implementation of the proposal.
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Relevance of Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)
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प्रस्ताव औचित्य
वाचषिक ४०,००० घन
चिटसम्म काठ
प्रयोग गरि भेचनयि
उत्पादन गने उद्योग
स्थापना गने।
प्रदेश नं. १ प्रदेश औद्योगिक व्यवसाय ऐन, २०७७
दफा ६ उपदफा (२)
वातावरणीय अध्ययन िननुपने खालका तोगकए बमोगिमका उद्योिको हकमा वातावरणीय अध्ययन
प्रगतवेदन तोगकएको गनकायबाट स्वीक
ृ त निराइ उद्योि दताुको प्रमाणपत्र गदइने छै न र वातावरणीय
अध्ययन सम्बन्धी अन्य व्यवस्था प्रचगलत कानून बमोगिम हुनेछ ।
प्रदेश नं. १, प्रदेश वातावरण संरक्षण ऐन, २०७६
दफा ३ उपदफा १ (प्रदेशको अगिकारक्षेत्र गित्र पने अननसूची १ बमोगिमका गवषयसँि सम्बन्धन्धत
गवकास गनमाुण सम्बन्धी कायु वा क
न नै आयोिना वा पररयोिना वा कायुक्रम संचालन िनु चाहने
प्रस्तावकले तोगकए बमोगिमको वातावरणीय अध्यायन प्रगतवेदन तयार िननुपनेछ ।
प्रदेश नं. १, प्रदेश वातावरण संरक्षण गनयमावली, २०७७
अननसूची २, खण्ड आ (उद्योि क्षेत्र)
बनदाँ नं ७२
वागषुक २ लाख घन गफटसम्म काठ वा काठिन्य पदाथु प्रयोि िरर िेगनयर, प्लाईउड, प्लाईबोडु
आगद बनाउने उद्योि स्थापना िने .

2. INTRODUCTION
Background
• Plywood is made of three or more thin layers of wood bonded together with an
adhesive.
• Each layer of wood, or ply, is usually oriented with its grain running at right angles to
the adjacent layer in order to reduce the shrinkage and improve the strength of the
finished piece.
• Most plywood is pressed into large, flat sheets used in building construction. Other
plywood pieces may be formed into simple or compound curves for use in furniture,
boats, and aircraft.
• Of the total land, 44.74% of the total land is covered with forest (DFRS, 2015). Despite
this, the country is dependent on other countries for timber.
• The import includes wooden logs, timber, wooden frames, ply boards and other
products from several countries including India, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Germany,
Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America.
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2. INTRODUCTION
General Description of Proposal
• Birat Veneer and Ply Pvt. Ltd. has been registered with registration number
21177/077/78 at Office of the Company Registrar and has applied for
registration of an industry manufacturing veneer at Office of Cottage and Small
Industries, Morang.
Objective of Proposal
• Its objective is to manufacture Veneer.
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2. INTRODUCTION
Relevance of Proposal
• Provincial Industrial Enterprise Act 2077, Annex-8 clause no 3 has characterized industries that are
based on agriculture or forest-based products are provincial priority industry.
• Since, the proposed project aims to process softwood trees to produce raw material for production
of plywood; project is relevant for economic development and increasing availability of quality
products.
• With increase in living standard and urbanization rate, people are more concerned to indoor
decorative things.
• There is high demand of plywood in the country and is being imported from foreign country also.
• Basically, plywood is used for manufacturing furniture and shuttering which constructing buildings.
• The raw materials are easily available in hilly districts of Province No. 1, Ilam, Panchthar, Dhankuta,
Bhojpur, Taplejung, Sankhuwasabha, Terathum etc.
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2. INTRODUCTION
Location
• The proposed industry is located at geographical location of
26°31'18.12" N latitude and 87°15'57.93" E longitude at an
altitude of 80m above sea level.
Access
The proposed project is situated around 1.6 km west to Koshi
Highway at Birat Medical College from feeder road is the access
Road to the project site. The proposed site is near to a Birat
Medical College.
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2. INTRODUCTION
Salient Features of the Project
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S.N. Description Project Features
1 Proponent Name Birat Veneer and Ply Pvt. Ltd.
2 Proposal Name Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Study of Establishment
and Operation of Birat Veneer and Ply Pvt. Ltd.
3 Province Province No. 1
4 District Morang
5 Municipality Budhiganga
6 Ward No. 2
7 Altitude 80 masl
8 Climate Zone Tropical
9 Latitude 26°31'18.12"N
10 Longitude 87°15'57.93"E
11 Name of the access road Koshi Highway, Birat Nursing College, Feeder Road to West
12 Plot No. 372 and 373
13 Total Land Area 1-17-6-0 (Bigha-Kattha-Dhur-Kanwa)
14 Objective of the Industry Manufacturing of Veneer
15 Nature of the project Manufacturing based
16 Category of the project Small scale
17 Market Local Market of Province No. 1

2. INTRODUCTION
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18 Capacity 40,000 Cu.Ft.
19 Working days Working Day: 300 days/year,
Hours: 8 hours/day,
Shift: One
20 Employee Indirect Labor
Manager: 1
Accountant: 1
Assistant: 1
Total Indirect Labor: 3
Direct Labor
Skilled Workers: 1
Semi-Skilled Workers: 2
Helper: 4
Total Direct Workers: 7 individuals
Total Employment Generation: 10 Individuals
21 Electricity Required
Transformer
50 kVA
22 Electricity Consumption and Back
Up
Consumption: NEA Grid
Back Up: Generator

2. INTRODUCTION
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23 Machineries and Equipment
Peeling Machine
36” Band Saw Machine
50 kVA Transformer
Other Electric Goods and Hand
Tools, Fire Extinguisher
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
24 Raw materials
Long Timber
Yearly Quantity
40,000 Cu.Ft.
25 Fixed Capital Investment NRs. 78,56,000/-
26 Working Capital Investment NRs. 21,44,000/-
27 Total Capital Investment NRs. 1,00,00,000/-

2. INTRODUCTION
Study Area Delineation
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Impact category Impact Area
Direct Impact Zone (DIZ) Land of Proposed Industry
Indirectly Affected/IA 100m radius outside of DIZ
Influenced Area
Project influenced area is generally considered
indirectly affected areas from socioeconomic point of
view. The administrative boundary of Budhiganga
Municipality considered in this category.

2. INTRODUCTION
Technology to be Employed
 Step 1: Stocking round logs in the log yard
 Sectioning the logs
 Processing the logs
 Peeling the logs
 Drying
 Clipping
 Packing
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3. PROCEDURE ADOPTED WHILE PREPARING THE REPORT
1. Desk study
• Literature Review, Maps
• Checklist/Format/Questionnaire Preparation
2. Field Study
2.1 Survey
• Data Collection on Physical Environment
• Data Collection on Biological Environment
• Data Collection on Socio-economic and Cultural Environment
3. Focus Group Discussion
4. Key Informant Interview
5. Impact Identification and Prediction
6. Data Analysis and Preparation of Draft IEE report
7. Public Notice
8. Public Hearing
9. Report Submission
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3. PROCEDURE TO BE ADOPTED WHILE PREPARING THE REPORT
1. Data Collection on Physical Environment
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S. N.
Pollutant
Category
Parameters Units Method of Measurement
1.
Air
PM10 & PM2.5 µg/m3 Aero Biotech Dust Monitor (Model No: ABT-
DM02)
2. Total Suspended Particulate Matter (TSP) µg/m3
3.
Water
Color 2120 B. APHA 23st edition
4. Electrical Conductivity µS/cm 2510 B. APHA 23st edition
5. pH at 24oC 4500 H+ B. APHA 23st edition
6. Total Solid mg/L 2540 B. APHA 23st edition
7. Turbidity NTU 2130 B. APHA 23st edition
8. Ammonia-N mg/L 4500 NH3 F. APHA 23st edition
9. Chloride mg/L 4500-Cl- B. APHA 23st edition
10. Iron mg/L 3500-Fe B. APHA 23st edition
11. Nitrate-N mg/L 4500 NO3
- B. APHA 23st edition
12. Total Hardness mg/L as
CaCO3
2340 C. APHA 23st edition
13. Coliform P/A Vials

2. Data Collection on Biological Environment
Information on
• flora and fauna,
• aquatic life and habitats,
• species of commercial importance in the project area
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3. Socio-economic and Cultural Environment
Information on
• settlement,
• religion,
• cultural and religious sites,
• physical as well as social infrastructures,
• market centers,
• industry and
• development activities in the project area
Through : Public Consultation
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Methods of identification, prediction and evaluation of environmental impacts
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Magnitude Score Extent Score Duration Score
High/Major 60 Regional 60 Long-term 20
Moderate 20 Local 20 Mid-term 10
Minor 10 Site specific 10 Short-term 5
Total Score Significance
More than 100 Very Significant
45 to 100 Significant
Less than 45 Insignificant
Source: National EIA Guideline, 1993

Public consultation and Public Hearing
1. Publication of notice: (2078/12/02 Udghosh)
2. Deed of Enquiry (Muchulka):
3. Public Hearing: (2078/12/15)
4. Recommendation Letter Collection
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Data Analysis, Preparation of IEE report and Submission

4. POLICIES, LAWS, RULES AND MANUALS TO BE TAKEN INTO
ACCOUNT WHILE PREPARING THE REPORT
Constitution
 Constitution of Nepal
Plan and Policies
• 15thPlan, 2076/77-2080/81 B.S.
• Industrial Policy, 2067 B.S. (2010)
• National Environment Policy, 2076 B.S. (2019)
• National Occupational Safety and Health Policy, 2076 B.S. (2020)
• First Periodic Plan of Province 1, fiscal year 2076/77-2080/81 B.S.
• National Climate Change Policy, 2076 B.S. (2019)
• Nepal Environment Policy and Action Plan, 2050 B.S.
• Land Use Policy, 2072 B.S. (2015)
• National Forest Policy, 2076 B.S.
• National Urban Policy, 2007
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Acts
• Province No. 1, Province Environment Protection Act, 2076 B.S. (2019)
• Province Industrial Enterprise Act, 2077 B.S.
• Forest Act, 2076 BS
• Province No. 1, Province Forest Act, 2077
• Local Government Operation Act, 2074 (2017)
• Aquatic Animal Protection Act, 2017 (1961)
• Labor Act, 2074 (2017)
• Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 2056 (2000)
• Solid Waste Management Act, 2068 (2011)
• Consumer Protection Act, 2075
• Contribution Based Social Security Act, 2074 (2018)
• Water Resource Act, 2049 (1992)
• The Right to Employment Act, 2075
• Sexual Harassment at Workplace Prevention Act, 2071
• Land Use Act, 2076 (2019)
• The Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act, 2022 B.S. (1965)
• Infectious Disease Control Act, 2020 BS
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Rules
• Province No. 1 Province Environment Protection Rules, 2077 (2020)
• Province No. 1 Private and Partnership Firm Registration Rules, 2078 B.S.
• Forest Rules, 2051 BS
• Consumer Protection Rules, 2076 (2019)
• Labor Rules, 2075 (2018)
• Solid Waste Management Rules, 2070 (2013)
• Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Rules, 2062 (2006)
• Contribution based Social Security Rules, 2075 (2018)
• Water Resources Rules, 2050 B.S. (1993)
Environmental Standards
• Noise Level Standards of Nepal, 2069 (2012)
• National Drinking Water Quality Standard, 2062 (2005)
• National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), 2060 (2003)
• National Diesel Generator Sets Standards, 2069 (2012)
• Standard on Emission of Smoke in Air by New Diesel Generator (Import), 2069
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Strategy/Manuals/Guidelines/Directives
 Environment Statistics of Nepal, 2019
 National Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines, 2050 (1993)
 Standard Operating Procedure of Industry Administration, 2015
 Child Labor Inspection and Monitoring (CLIM) Guideline
 Code of Conduct against Gender Based Violence in the Workplace of Industrial Establishments,
2067 BS
International Treaties/ Conventions
 Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, 1985
 Montreal Protocal substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (Montreal Protocal), 1987
 ILO Convention on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples, 1969 AD
 UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007)
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5. EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION
Topography and Land Use
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Directions Current Land Use
East Agricultural Land
West Agricultural Land
North Agricultural land
South Road, Agricultural land

Climate
The project lies in Humid Tropical Climate
Soil Type: Alluvial
Geology: Gengetic Plain
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(Source: DHM, GON)
Jan Feb Mar A M Jun Jul Au Sept Oct Nov Dec
Average Temperature
(oC)
16.6 19.5 24.5 27.9 28.1 27.9 27.4 27.5 26.9 24.9 21.5 18
Minimum
Temperature (oC)
10.6 13.2 17.3 21.9 23.8 24.9 25.2 25.2 24.2 20.7 15.8 12
Maximum
Temperature (oC)
22.4 25.4 30.9 33.7 32.6 31.2 30.3 30.6 30 29.2 27.1 23.9
Precipitation (mm) 9 12 13 36 127 317 430 358 278 82 4 4
Relative Humidity)%( 67 58 43 46 66 80 85 84 84 77 66 66
Precipitation Days 1 2 2 5 2 18 21 21 17 5 1 0
Sun Hours
(Hours/Day)
8.2 9.1 10.2 9.9 9.2 7.9 7.4 7.9 8.1 9.2 9.1 8.3

Air Quality
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S.N Parameters Unit Project site
Mornin Day
1 PM2.5 μSg/m3 69.09 83.264
2 PM1 μg/m3 67.19 79.749
3 PM10 μg/m3 69.19 85.422
4 Temperature oC 11.1 11.782
5 Relative Humidity % 99.3 95.154
6 Air Quality Index μg/m3 69.19 86.962

Water Quality
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(Lab Test Report, 2022)

Land Use
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S.N. Name Area (km2) Percentage (%)
1 Water Bodies 0.14 0.24
2 Forest Cover 1.74 3.06
3 Grassland 0.00 0.01
4 Agricultural Land 41.01 72.21
5 Bushes Area 0.02 0.04
6 Built Up Area 13.88 24.43
Total 56.7949 100

Biological Environment
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S.N. Local Name Common Name Scientific Name
A Trees
1 Kadam Bur flower tree Neolamarckia cadamba
2 Bakaino Chinaberry tree Melia azedarach (LC)
3 Masala Blue gum Eucalyptus globulus
4 Jilapi babul Black beed Pithecellobium dulce
5 Ashok Ashok tree Sarac aasoca indica(VU)
6 Pipal Peepal Ficus religiosa
7 Bel Bael fruit Aegle marmelos
8 Kimbu Black Mulberry Morus alba
9 Amba Gauva Pisidium gaujava
10 Aaru Peach Prunus persica
B Herbs
1 Aank Crown flower Calotropis gigantea
2 Kaans Wild Sugarcane Saccharum spontaneum
3 Siru Cogon Grass Imperata cylindrica
4 Dubo Dhoob Cynodon dactylon
5 Baans Bamboo Bambusa vulgaris
6 Ilame Jhar White Weed Ageratum conyzoides
7 Nilo Gandhe Floss Flower Ageratum houstonianum
8 Pati Jhar False Ragweed Parthenium hysterophorus

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S.N. Nepali Name Scientific Name English Name Conservation Status
IUCN CITES
1. Chuchundro Rattu srattus House rat LC
2. Musa Musmus culus House mouse LC
3. Nyaurimusa Herpestes javanicus Small Indian Mongoose LC
4. Khirkhire Vulpes bengalensis Bengal Fox LC

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Nepali Name Scientific Name English Name Conservation Status
GoN IUCN CITES
Jureli Pycnonotus cafer Red Vented Bulbul LC LC
Nakkale Marunichari Rhipidura albicollis White Throated Fantail LC LC
Dangre Sarau Sturnus contra Asian Pied Starling LC LC
Biu Kuhiyo Hierococcyx varius Common Hwak Cuckoo LC LC
Dhode Gokul Centropus sinensis Greater Coucal LC LC
Sano Gokul Centropus bengalensis Lesser Coucal LC LC
Kalo Chil Milvus migrans Black Kite LC LC II
Kakakul Spilornis cheela Creasted Serpent Eagle LC LC II
Suselichari Aegithina tiphia Common lora LC LC
Sano Matikore Alcedo atthis Common Kingfisher LC LC
Setokanthe Matikore Halcyon smyrnensis White Throated Kingfisher LC LC
Dhwase chibe Dicrurus leucophaeus Ashy Drongo LC LC
Kalo Chibe Dicrurus macrocercus Black Drongo LC LC
Kotero Munia Lonchura punctulata Scaly Breasted Munia LC LC
Huttityau Vanellus indicus Ret Wattled Lapwig LC LC
Khole Huttityau Vanellus duvaucelli River Lapwig LC LC
Chanchale Sudsudiya Actitis hypoleucos Common Sand Piper LC LC
Bastu Bakulla Bubulcus ibis Cattle Egret LC LC

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Nepali Name Scientific Name English Name Conservation Status
GoN IUCN CITES
Sano Setobakula Egretta grazetta Little Egrit LC LC
Kalo Garud Ciconia nigra Black Stork VU LC II
Bhudifor Garud Leptotilos javanicus Lesser Adjutant VU VU
Lovipapi Garud Ciconia episcopus Asian Wolly Neck NT NT
Karra Sawanri Pseudibis papillosa Red Naped Ibis LC LC
Kanthe Dhukur Streptopelia decaocto Eurassian Collard Dove LC LC
Tame Dhukur Streptopelia orientalis Oriental Turtle Dove LC LC
Kurle Dhukur Streptopelia chinensis Spotted Dove LC LC
Sanotame Dhukur Streptopelia tranquebarica Red Collard Dove LC LC
Kalo Dhanesh Anthracoceros albirostris Oriental Pied Hornbill NT LC II
Theuwa Coracias benghalensis Indian Roller LC LC
Murali Chara Merops orientalis Green Bee Eater LC LC
Sano Jalewa Microcarbo niger Little Cormorant LC LC
Chhirke Kuthurke Psilopogon lineatus Lineated Barbet LC LC
Gardanthople Lahanche Chrysocolaptes lucidus Greater Goldenback woodpecker LC LC
Fursetauke Kasthakut Dendrocopos canicapilllus Grey Capped Pigmy Woodpecker LC LC
Kochalgande Lato Kosero Athene brama Spotted Owlet LC LC II
Dundul Glaucidium radiatum Jungle Owlet LC LC II
Sim Kukhura Amaurornis phenicurus White Breasted Waterhen LC LC

Socioeconomic and Cultural Environment
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S.N.
Municipality Household
Population
Male Female Total
1 Budhiganga Municipality 9,621 20,717 20,869 41,586
Ward No. 2 1,519 3,501 3,510 7,011
S.
N.
Municipality
Number of
Establishment
Number of Persons Engaged
Male Female Total
1 Budhiganga Municipality 1,537 9,917 2,856 12,773
Ward No. 2 252 931 550 1481

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666
15,018
23 55.5
321
5,567
9 66.01
345
9,451
14 45.33
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
14000
16000
Population who Can Read Only Population who Can’t Read and Write Literacy not stated Literacy Rate
Literacy Status

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211
2,095
4,104
396
12
287
34
Source of Energy for Cooking of Budhiganga R.M.
Kerosene LP gas Cow dung Bio gas Electricity Others Not Stated

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1,369
7,930
18 30 21 14
206
33
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
Tap/piped water Tube well /
handpump
Covered well/
kuwa
Uncovered well/
kuwa
Spout water River /stream Others Not Stated
Main Source of Drinking Water

6. SPECIFIC IMPACTS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROPOSAL ON
THE ENVIRONMENT
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Issues Environmental Impacts Type of Impact Total
Scor
e
Impact
Significance
Direct Indirect Magnitud
e
Extent Duration
Beneficial Impacts
Construction Stage
Employment Opportunities • M (20) Lo (20) ST (5) 45 Insignificant
Increase in Trade and Business
opportunities
• M (20) Lo (20) ST (5) 45 Insignificant
Enhancement of Technical Skills of Local
Labors
• M (20) Lo (20) ST (5) 45 Insignificant
Operation Stage
Employment Opportunity and Increase
in Income
• M (20) R (60) LT (20) 100 High
Significant
Skill Enhancement • M (20) Lo (20) LT (20) 60 Significant
Benefit from CSR Activities • M (20) Lo (20) LT (20) 60 Significant
Gardening and Greenery • M (20) Lo (20) LT (20) 60 Significant

THE ENVIRONMENT
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S.N. Issues Impacts
Impact Rating
Nature Magnitude Extent Duration Rating
Adverse Impacts
2Physical and Chemical Environment
A Construction Stage
A1 Change in Land Use Pattern Change in land use pattern D
L
(10) SS (10)
LT
(20) Insignificant (40)
A2
Construction Waste Management
Issues Water, soil and air pollution D
M
(20) SS (10)
ST
(05) Insignificant (3 5)
A3
Impact due to Stock Piling of
Materials Water, soil and air pollution D
L
(10) SS (10)
ST
A4 Air and Noise Pollution Impact on human health D
M
(20) Lo (20)
ST
A5 Drainage Disruption
Disruption of Natural flow of
water in nearby drain D
L
(10) SS (10)
ST
B Operation and Maintenance Stage
B1 Air and Noise Pollution
Accident and loss of life and
property D
H
(60) SS (10)
LT
(20) Significant (90)
B2 Water Pollution
Nuisance to workers and local
resident D
M
(20)
Lo
(20)
LT
(20)
Significant
(60)

THE ENVIRONMENT
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S.N. Issues Impacts
Impact Rating
Nature MagnitudeExtent Duration Rating
Adverse Impacts
2Physical and Chemical Environment
B3 Solid waste generation
Nuisance to workers and local
resident D
M
(20)
Lo
(20)
LT
(20)
Significant
(60)
B4 Impact due to soil pollution Water contamination D
M
(20) Lo (20)
LT
2Biological Environment
Construction Phase
Onsite Impacts
B1 Impact on Biodiversity
Impacts on terrestrial and
aquatic life and agro-
biodiversity ID
M
(20)
Lo
(20)
LT
Operation Phase
B1 Pressure on Forest Resources Deforestation D
L
(10)
Lo
(20)
LT
B2 Impact on Carbon Footprint Release of carbon D
L
(10)
Lo
(20)
LT

THE ENVIRONMENT
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S.N. Issues Impacts
Impact Rating
Nature Magnitude Extent Duration Rating
Adverse Impacts
3 Socio-Economic and Cultural Environment
A Construction Stage
A1 Occupational Health Issue Short term health impact ID
M
(20) Lo (20)
ST
A2 Occupational Safety Issue
Accident and injuries to the
labors D
M
(20) Lo (20)
ST
A3
Sanitation and Drinking Water
Issue
Incident of communicable
disease ID
M
(20) SS (10)
ST
B1 Occupational Health Issue
Short term and long-term
health impacts ID
M
(20) Lo (20)
LT
B2 Occupational Safety Issue
Accident and injuries to the
labors D
M
(20) Lo (20)
LT
B3
Sanitation in and around
Industry Area
Incidence of communicable
disease D
M
(20) Lo (20)
LT
B4 Impact on the nearby residents
Noise, odor and wastewater
issue ID
M
(20)
Lo
(20)
LT
(20)
Significant
(60)

7. ALTERNATIVES OF THE PROPOSAL
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42
Alternative analysis was done as per Province No. 1, Province EPR, 2077
No implementation of proposed project
Prevents the implementation of the project and may limit better business opportunity to the proponent and
also employment opportunity to the people
Project Alternative
The primary objective of the project is to produce veneer. In fact, there is no project alternative.
Design
Birat Veneer and Ply industry will be constructed and operated in designated area. Hence, the design is
prepared meeting the land shape and size. The layout of all services is as per attached design and
drawings. The construction approach selected is labor based approach with minimum utilization of the
machineries.
Alternative schedule and process
The production schedule adopted to avoid rainy season
Alternative raw material
The timber will be collected from the private forests according to the forest rules and regulations. The
factory/contractor should go through the official letters and coordinate with DFO before purchasing the
timber.

8. MITIGATION MEASURES 4/2/2023
43
Issues/Impacts Enhancement Measures Time of
Action
Responsible Agencies Cost
(NRs.)/y
ear
Remarks
Executing
Agency
Monitoring Agency
Benefit Augmentation Measures
Construction Phase
Employment
Opportunity
Priority to locals and
disadvantaged group
No biasness in wages
No child labor
Construction
Phase
Proponent MoFESC, CSIO, DICCIP,
Budhiganga Rural
Municipaltiy
No cost
Increase in Trade
and Business
Opportunities
Facilitate with local
business activities and
local supplier
Construction
Phase
Budhiganga Rural
Municipaltiy
---
Enhancement of
Technical Skills of
Local Labors
Job training opportunity Construction
Phase
Budhiganga Rural
Municipaltiy
50,000
Operation Phase
Employment
Opportunities
and Increase in
Income
Priority to local people
and women as per skills
and qualification Increase
in economic status of local
people
Operation
Phase
Budhiganga Rural
Municipaltiy
---

44
Action
(NRs.)/y
ear
Remarks
Executing
Agency
Monitoring Agency
Operation Phase
Skill
Enhancement
Job training opportunity Operation
Phase
Budhiganga Rural
Municipaltiy
100,000
Total Enhancement Cost 150,000
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Gardening and
Greenery
Coordinate with different local
local NGOs,
for running different
awareness program for well-
being of society and local
people.
Operation
Phase
Budhiganga Rural
Municipaltiy
5,00,00
0
Annually
Construction of
Physical
Infrastructure
Construction of Chautari, a
rest place
Operation
Phase
Budhiganga Rural
Municipaltiy
100,000

45
Action
(NRs.)/y
ear
Remarks
Executing Agency Monitoring Agency
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Plantation of
Trees in
Industry
Premises
Coordinate with Budhiganga Rural
Municipaltiy and local people for
plantation activities
Operatio
n Phase
Budhiganga Rural
Municipaltiy
150,000
Construction of
Public Toilets
and Taps
Financial support to construction of
public toilet and taps in coordination
with ward office
Operatio
n Phase
Budhiganga Rural
Municipaltiy
100,000
Subsidy in saw
dust to affected
families if any
High subsidy in saw dust and
wooden wastes to people living on
direct impact zone and low subsidy
to people of indirect impact zone in
coordination with local government.
Document and inform to the
concerned authority annually
regarding subsidy
Operatio
n
Phase
Budhiganga Rural
Municipaltiy
---
Total CSR Cost 500,000
Total Cost for benefits augmentation and CSR cost 650,000

46
Impacts Mitigation Measures Time of
Action
Responsible Agency Cost
(NRs.)/
year
Remarks
Responsible
Agency
Monitoring
Agency
Socio-Economic and Cultural Environment
Construction Stage
Occupation
al Health
Issues
- Maintain good housekeeping
- Instruction on health-related activities and
awareness programs to workers and staffs
- Workers will be provided with the necessary
safety gears like helmets, gloves, ear plugs,
N95 masks
- Health insurance policy to the workers and
staff
Construction
Period
Proponent MoFESC, CSIO,
DICCIP,
Budhiganga
rural
Municipality
50,000
Occupation
al Safety
Issue
- Instruction on safety related activities and
issues including Emergency Preparedness
Plan will be given to all workers and
emergency exit in case of disaster will be
maintained
- Accidental insurance to the workers and
staff
MoFESC, CSIO,
DICCIP,
Budhiganga
Rural
Municipaltiy
50,000

47
Action
(NRs.)/
year
Remarks
Responsible
Agency
Monitoring
Agency
Construction Stage
Sanitation
and
Drinking
Water Issue
Provision of sanitation facility for workers and
visitors
Maintenance of clean and hygienic
environment
Provide safe drinking water
Construction
Period
DICCIP,
Budhiganga
Rural
Municipaltiy
50,000
Operation and Maintenance Stage
Occupation
al Health
Issue
- Awareness and training will be provided to
all staffs on health issues etc.
- Proper storage of formaldehyde, phenols
and fuels
- Workers will be provided with the
necessary safety gears like helmets, gloves,
ear plugs, boots, good quality masks like
N95
- Health insurance policy to workers and staff
Operation
period
DICCIP,
Budhiganga
Rural
Municipaltiy
50,000

48
Action
(NRs.)/
year
Remarks
Responsible
Agency
Monitoring
Agency
Occupation
al Safety
Issue
- Awareness and training will be provided to
all staffs on occupational safety and fire
hazards, earthquake issue etc.
- Accidental insurance policy to staff and
workers
- Safety gears like N95 masks, anti-fog safety
glasses, apron while working inside the
industry
Operation
period
DICCIP,
Budhiganga
Rural
Municipaltiy
100,000
Sanitation
in and
around the
Industry
Area
- Good hygiene programs will be organized
for workers
- Management and proper disposal of wood,
dust and barks
- Offices will be advised to keep first aid kits
Operation
period
DICCIP,
Budhiganga
Rural
Municipaltiy
50,000

49
Action
(NRs.)/
year
Remarks
Responsible
Agency
Monitoring
Agency
Impact on
the nearby
residents
- Good housekeeping
- Management of solid waste, wood dust and
other logs
- Reducing the nuisance from the industry
- Avoid water logging and reduce leachate
production from saw dust and wood
Operation
phase
DICCIP,
Budhiganga
Rural
Municipaltiy
Included in
CSR
activities
Physical and Chemical Environment
Construction Stage
Change in
Land Use
Pattern
Minimize to some extent for construction
of buildings and other associated
activities
Open space will be used for ground water
recharge and greenery
Plantation in Open spaces
Constructio
n Period
Proponent/
Contractor
MoFESC, CSIO,
DICCIP,
Budhiganga
Rural
Municipaltiy
Included in
Project
Cost

50
Action
(NRs.)/
year
Remarks
Responsible
Agency
Monitoring
Agency
Construction Stage
Constructio
n Waste
Manageme
nt Issues
- Source segregation of waste will be done
to facilitate recycle
- Wastes will be handled and kept in well
manner so as to avoiding the impact on
health and environment
Constructio
n Period
DICCIP,
Budhiganga
Rural
Municipaltiy
20,000
Impact due
to Spoil
Disposal
- Construction materials will not be allowed
to accumulate in the access road
- Stockpiling will be made only within
industry periphery so it won’t impact
other services and facilities
Constructio
n Period
Proponent/
Contractor
MoFESC, CSIO,
DICCIP,
Budhiganga
Rural
Municipaltiy
30,000
Impact due
to Dust
- Careful handling of dusty materials.
- Sprinkling of water in access road
- Quality mask like N95 and other safety
gears will be provided to workers
Constructio
n Period
DICCIP,
Budhiganga
Rural
Municipaltiy
50,000

51
Action
(NRs.)/
year
Remarks
Responsible
Agency
Monitoring
Agency
Operation and Maintenance Phase
Onsite Impacts
Disaster
Management
Issue (Fire
Hazard and
Earthquake)
- Training about health safety, fire
hazard should be given to workers
and staffs once in six months
Earthquake resistance building will be
constructed
Operation
period
DICCIP, Budhiganga
Rural Municipaltiy
Included in
Project
Cost
Impact due to
Air Pollution
Use of good quality mask like N95 and
other necessary protective
equipment to the employees
Operation
Phase
DICCIP, Budhiganga
Rural Municipaltiy
50,000
Impact due to
Noise and
Vibration
- “No Horn Zone” and Speed limit sign
board will be kept in roadside
- Vehicles will be properly maintained
- Use efficient and less noisy
equipment
Operation
Phase
DICCIP, Budhiganga
Rural Municipaltiy
50,000

52
Action
(NRs.)/
year
Remarks
Responsible
Agency
Monitoring
Agency
Onsite Impacts
Impact due to
Water
Pollution
- Good housekeeping
- Corporate with the third parties who has
has the license from the environmental
agency to reuse liquid waste from oil
machine
- Arrange the toilet-rinse system with a
septic tank system
Operation
period
DICCIP, Budhiganga
Rural Municipaltiy
50,000
Impact due to
Soil Pollution
Good housekeeping will be maintained.
Avoid surface runoff of liquid waste from
machinery equipment
Operation
period
DICCIP, Budhiganga
Rural Municipaltiy
30,000
Solid Waste
Generation
- 3R (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) will be
adopted
- Sell wood-based waste products which
is used as fuel
Operation
period
DICCIP, Budhiganga
Rural Municipaltiy
30,000

53
Action
(NRs.)/
year
Remarks
Responsible
Agency
Monitoring
Agency
Onsite Impacts
Impact due to
Urban Flood
- Construction of drainage
- Regular checking of existing drainage
during season
Operation
period
DICCIP, Budhiganga
Rural Municipaltiy
Included in
Project
Cost
Offsite Impacts
Soil
Degradation
- Buy raw materials from license holder
company
- Awareness activities relating to soil
degradation and sustainable timber
harvesting
Operation
period
Proponent MoFESC, DFO 20,000
Impact on
Biodiversity
- Encourage static targets for biodiversity
conservation
- Incorporate climate change predictions
and vulnerability assessments into local
protected area policy
Operation
period
Proponent MoFESC, DFO

54
Action
(NRs.)/
year
Remarks
Responsible
Agency
Monitoring
Agency
Offsite Impacts
Land Use
Change
Motivate and subsidy in tree farming to
local people
Operation
period
Proponent MoFESC, DFO
Change in
Hydrological
Cycle
- Encourage locals and farmers to plant
trees
- Provide subsidy to locals in tree farming
Operation
period
Proponent MoFESC, DFO 40,000
Construction Stage
Impact on
Biodiversity
- Roadside plantation and greenery
development in open spaces.
- Avoid unnecessary built-up area.
- Avoid mishandling of construction
materials.
Constructio
n/
Phase
DICCIP,
Budhiganga
Rural
Municipaltiy
No Cost

55
Action
(NRs.)/
year
Remarks
Responsible
Agency
Monitoring
Agency
Onsite Impacts
Impact on
Agro-
Biodiversity
- Avoid mishandling of industrial and residual
materials
- Avoid leaching of saw dust and timber and
chemical waste to environment
Operation
and
Maintenanc
e Phase
DICCIP,
Budhiganga
Rural
Municipality
20,000
Offsite Impacts
Impact on
Forest
Resources
- Avoid misuse of forest resources
- Awareness activities related to forest resources
in coordination with DFOs
Operation Proponent MoFESC, DFO 200,000
Impact on
Carbon
Footprint
- Reward the green commute, switch to green
energy
- Finding a local supplier to deliver raw materials
Operation Proponent MoFESC, DFO 30,000
Total Mitigation Cost 9,00,000.00

9. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 4/2/2023
56 Budhiganga Rural
Municipality
Ward Office
GM/MD
Birat Veneer and Ply Pvt. Ltd
Ministry of Forest Environment and
Soil Conservation
Industry, Commerce and Consumer
Protection Directorate
Cottage and Small Industry Office,
Morang
Environmental Management Unit
Implementation of EMP
Environmental Monitoring
Responsibility
Detail planning of EMP
Implementation of EMPs
Revision on monitoring
Carry out monitoring etc.
Carry out CSR Activities
Report preparation
.
Environmental and social
Officer

57
Baseline Monitoring Plan
Parameter
Of Monitoring
Indicators of
Monitoring
Methods of
Monitoring
Duration Monitoring
Frequency
Responsibl
e Agency
Monitoring
Agency
Ambient air
quality
TSP, PM 10 etc. High volume sampling
and Gravimetric analysis
Before
implementati
ion
Once before
implementation/
Operation
Rural
Municipaltiy,
Ward Office
Ground water
quality
pH, hardness,
Microbes and
minerals
Sampling, lab testing and
comparing with generic
standard
Before
implementati
ion
Once before
implementation
Rural
Municipaltiy,
Ward Office
Noise level Decibel Direct measurement
in dB (A) at different
points in different time
zones using Noise meter
Before
implementati
ion
Once before
implementation
Rural
Municipaltiy,
Ward Office
Population and
demography
within impact
area
Census within
impact area
Number of people and
households within impact
area
Before
implementati
ion
Once before
implementation
Rural
Municipaltiy,
Ward Office

58
Compliance Monitoring Plan
Parameter Indicators Methods Duration Monitoring
Frequency
Responsible
Agency
Monitoring
Agency
Physical Environment
Transportation of
construction material in
covered
containers/vehicles
Transportation
vehicle covered
Observation Construction Weekly Proponent MoFESC, CSIO,
Rural Municipaltiy,
Ward Office
Water sprinkling in
dusty construction
area and access
earthen roads
Emission of dust
in air
Observation Constructio
n
Weekly Proponent MoFESC, CSIO,
DICCIP,
Rural
Municipaltiy,
Ward
Water sprinkling in
dusty construction area
and access earthen
roads
Emission of dust
in air
Observation Construction Weekly Proponent MoFESC, CSIO,
Rural Municipaltiy,
Ward Office

59
Frequency
Responsible
Agency
Monitoring Agency
Compliance to
environmental protection
measures, including
pollution prevention,
water, soil protection,
waste management, spoils,
protection of fauna and
flora, segregation of waste
Dust level and
noise at
construction site,
neighboring
households and
laborers; fuel,
PM10, SPM;
Noise level
Observation,
review of
records,
Measurement,
discussion with
workers,
monitoring
using Noise
meter
Construction/
Observation
Quarterly Proponent MoFESC, CSIO,
Rural Municipaltiy,
Ward Office
Ambient air quality PM10, Suspended
particulate matter
Inspection and
review of
records
Operation Once every
six months
Rural Municipaltiy,
Ward Office
Segregation of general
Solid waste
Observation during
segregation and
transportation
Use of dustbins Operation Weekly Proponent MoFESC, CSIO,
Rural Municipaltiy,
Ward Office

60
Frequency
Responsible
Agency
Monitoring Agency
Noise level Vehicular movement Direct measurement
in dB (A) at different
points in different
time zones using
Sound level meter
Operation/
Construction
Twice in a
yearly
Rural Municipaltiy,
Ward Office
Awareness
training,
emergency
preparedness
Number of trainings
and lists of
participants
Observation,
interview with staff
and public, checking
industry records
Construction Twice in a
year (Half
Yearly)
Rural Municipaltiy,
Ward Office
Operation Twice in a
year (Half
Yearly)
Rural Municipaltiy,
Ward Office
Greenery
development within
project location
Visual observation,
observation of open
space /area
allocated
Observation Operation and
maintenance
Half Yearly Proponent MoFESC, CSIO,
Rural Municipaltiy,
Ward Office

61
Frequency
Responsible
Agency
Monitoring Agency
Socio-economic and cultural environment
Employment to
locals
Number of locals
working
Inspection and
interviewing with
staffs
Construction Quarterly Proponent MoFESC, CSIO,
Rural Municipaltiy,
Ward Office
Operation Yearly Proponent MoFESC, CSIO,
Rural Municipaltiy,
Ward Office
Occupational health
and safety measures
Use of safety
equipment/tools
Regular health
check-ups
Review of records
and interaction with
workers/
staffs
Operation Half Yearly Proponent MoFESC, CSIO,
Rural Municipaltiy,
Ward Office
Use of child labour
and Gender violence
Individuals working
Complains related to
gender violence
interviewing;
inspecting industry
records
Construction
and Operation
Quarterly Proponent MoFESC, CSIO,
Rural Municipaltiy,
Ward Office

62
Impact Monitoring Plan
Frequency
Responsible
Agency
Monitoring
Agency
Solid
Waste
Types and quantity of waste
and its management
practices
Inspection, Use of
segregated buckets
for waste
management
Operation Monthly Proponent MoFESC, CSIO,
DICCIP,
Rural
Municipaltiy,
Ward
Water
Quality
Different physical Parameters
(like pH, turbidity,
Temperature, Hardness, DO,
BOD)
Collection of samples
and lab analysis
Operation Half yearly Proponent MoFESC, CSIO,
DICCIP,
Rural
Municipaltiy,
Ward
Air
Pollution
Dust in construction site, dust
collected on leaves of nearby
trees and TSP, PM10, PM2.5 etc.
Visual inspection and
comparison with
baseline condition/
measurement by
volume sampler
Operation/
Constructi
on
Yearly Proponent MoFESC, CSIO,
DICCIP,
Rural
Municipaltiy,
Ward
Noise
quality
Sound level Measurement by
sound level meter
Operation Half Yearly Proponent MoFESC, CSIO,
DICCIP,

63
Frequency
Responsible
Agency
Monitoring
Agency
Disaster risk
management
system
Awareness to staff,
Information system to
public, provision of fire
extinguisher and
stocking of water for
firefighting, Open space
for rescuing.
Observation,
interview with staff
and public, checking
hospital records
DICCIP,
Rural
Municipaltiy,
Ward
Greenery
development
within project
location
Beautification through
gardening and plantation.
Work within project
location and roadside
plantation
Site observation,
review pervious
report and photos
(at the end of
construction)
Construction/
Operation
Yearly Proponent MoFESC, CSIO,
DICCIP,
Rural
Municipaltiy,
Ward
Plantation of
samplings
Planting five hundred
trees in accordance to
Payment for Ecosystem
Services
Record keeping in
coordination with
DFO
Operation Yearly Proponent
in
coordinatio
n with DFO
MoFESC

64
Frequency
Responsible
Agency
Monitoring
Agency
Socio-economic and cultural environment
Employment
to locals
Number of locals working Inspection and
interviewing with
staffs
DICCIP,
Rural
Municipaltiy,
Ward
Change in
socioecono
mic structure
Number and
extent of the new market and
ethnic groups; Nos. And extent
of new business; Nos. And
extent services and
utilities, social conflicts
Observations,
interview with
local people,
ward, Rural
Municipaltiy and
Police
DICCIP,
Rural
Municipaltiy,
Ward
Change in
economy
No. of people employed by the
plywood industry during
construction
Nos. of women in work force
Check record kept
by the industry,
Discussion with
workers
Operation
Half Yearly Proponent MoFESC, CSIO,
DICCIP,
Rural
Municipaltiy,
Ward
Occupational
safety hazard
Use of safety equipment/tools
Regular health check-ups
Review of records
and interaction
DICCIP,

65 Monitoring Cost
S.N. Monitoring Parameter Lab test/year Unit Rate (NRs.) Total
1 Air Quality One 50,000.00 50,000.00
3 Water Quality Four 10,000.00 40,000.00
4 Noise Twice 5,000.00 10,000.00
Total yearly cost 100,000.00

10. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 4/2/2023
66
• The proposed Birat Veneer and Ply Pvt. Ltd. aims to produce
40,00,000 sq. ft. veneer.
• From the findings of the study, it is concluded that the proposed
location, design and technology is suitable to establish the veneer
manufacturing industry.
• The major impacts will occur during operation phase which will be
controlled and mitigated by implementing above mentioned
mitigation measures in Chapter 8 and Environmental
Management Plan (EMP).
• The IEE has shown that none of the anticipated environmental
impacts of constructing the proposed project is significant
enough to need a detailed follow-up EIA study.
Conclusion

4/2/2023
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