Question 1

What is Forest Clearance and when is it required?

Accepted Answer

Forest Clearance is mandatory for any non-forest activity taking place on forest land.
It is required under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.

Question 2

What are Form-A and Form-B?

Accepted Answer

Form-A is used for proposals involving diversion of forest land for non-forest use.
Form-B is used for proposals related to mining renewal and lease extensions.

Question 3

Who grants Forest Clearance?

Accepted Answer

Forest Clearances are granted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India.

Question 4

What is the difference between Stage-I and Stage-II Clearance?

Accepted Answer

Stage-I is the In-Principle Approval that outlines conditions for diversion.
Stage-II is the Final Approval after compliance with Stage-I conditions.

Question 5

What is Compensatory Afforestation (CA) and NPV?

Accepted Answer

CA is afforestation done to compensate for the diverted forest land.
NPV (Net Present Value) is a fee paid to the Forest Department to compensate for ecosystem loss.

Question 6

How does GRE Environics support in Forest Clearance?

Accepted Answer

We manage end-to-end services including filing Form-A/B, coordinating with MoEF, compliance with CA/NPV requirements, and securing both Stage-I and Stage-II clearances.