IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS
SETTLEMENTS
- Total
avoidance of settlement in the critical zone (high risk zone) should
be made mandatory.Cutting and levelling of toe region of slopes
of >16° angle and length of + 100 m for construction of houses,
as usually practised in this terrain, is to be discouraged
- Cutting
and levelling of toe region of slopes of >16° angle and length
of + 100 m for construction of houses, as usually practised in this
terrain, is to be discouraged
- Diversion
of stream channels (first, second and third order) in upper slopes,
especially above settlements, to be strictly disallowed
-
Any contour bunding, or terracing adopted for seasonal cultivation
or initiation of plantations in slopes of >16o above settlements
should have sufficient provision for storm water drainage
LANDUSE
PRACTICES
- Areas
covered by degraded natural vegetation in upper slopes are to be
afforested with suitable species. These areas warrant stringent
protection measures in order to prevent further degradation and
to promote reforestation
- The
terracing/bunding on slopes > 16° should have adequate provision
for storm water drainage. The natural drainage lines both macro
and micro has to be meticulously preserved and no diversion effected
during such bunding/terracing
- In
high slope areas( >16°) it is better to avoid seasonal cultivation
which involves intense tilling practises. Cultivation of tuber crops
is to be strictly avoided
- The
existing patches of natural vegetation (forest and natural grass
land) in good condition, should be meticulously preserved
- Any
developmental activity initiated in the region should be taken up
only after a detailed terrain evaluation with adequate plans for
slope protection wherever necessary.
- In
construction
of roads, irrigation canals etc. proper care is to be taken to avoid
blockage of natural drainage prevalent in the terrain
- A
concerted effort from government and large scale estate owners can
improve the area considerably without much financial burden for
the settlers
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