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A REPORT ON
ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT OF UPGRADTION OF
PHUSREKHOLA-CHISAPANI ROAD, POKHARA ,KASKI  
  In Partial Fulfillment of Degree of Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

SUBMITTED to:
Department of Environmental Science
Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus
Ghantaghar, Kathmandu

SUBMITTED BY
Name
Roll number:
LETTER OF RECCOMENDATION
This is to certify that report titled “ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT OF
UPGRADATION PHUSREKHOLA-CHISAPANI ROAD, POKHARA , KASKI
” submitted by the students of …………….has been prepared as approved by the
department in the prescribed format of the faculty by Environmental Science. for
partial fulfillment of requirements for the completion of Bachelor Degree in
Environmental Science under my supervision and guidance.
I, therefore, recommend this field report for approval and acceptance.

...................................
Supervisor,
Department of Environmental Science,
Tri-Chandra campus, Ghantaghar, Kathmandu
 LETTER 0F APPROVAL
To whom it may concern

This is to certify that, ““ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT OF UPGRADATION

PHUSREKHOLA-CHISAPANI ROAD, POKHARA , KASKI ” ” has
been prepared and submitted by students of Bachelor 3rd year as approved
by this Department in the prescribed format of the faculty of Environmental
Science. This fieldwork is forwarded for practical examination.
Evaluation Committee:
Evaluation Committee:

Supervisor
  ...……………………      Head of the Department       External Examiner
 
…………………………… …………………………………….
……….
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The team would like to express the deepest thanks profound to
……………………………………….. for his constant encouragement, guidance, and initiation in
completing this study. This study would not have been possible without his
encouragement, help, precious time and valuable comments.
The team is very great and would like to express their gratitude to our team leaders
and the entire team members for their cooperation, dedication, and constant support.
The study has been undertaken as partial fulfillment for the requirement of the
Bachelor’s Degree in third-year Environmental Science under the Institute of Science
and Technology, TU.
I would like to express my sincere thanks to our respective teachers and the
organization that helps in different sectors and provides data.
Lastly, I would like to express my thankfulness to the people who help us to obtain
data for the research work and all the other persons who helped us directly and
indirectly.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (WITHIN 2 PAGE)
Background
Relevancy of project
Rationality of study
Objectives of IEE
Study Methodology
Project Description
Exiting Environmental Condition
Impacts Analysis (Beneficial & Adverse )
Benefit Augmentation Measures
Adverse Impacts Mitigation Measures
Environmental Monitoring Plan
Conclusion
Aberrations

IEE Initial Environmental Examination

IUCN International Union for Conservation of Natural Flora and Fauna

Km Kilometer

M Meter

Mm Millimeter

NGONon-Government Organization

PRA Participatory Rural Approach

RCC Reinforced Cement Concrete

RMP Road Master Plan

RoW Right of Way

RRA Rapid Rural Appraisal

ToR Terms of Reference

DoR Department of Road.

EPA Environmental Protection Act

EPR Environmental Protection Rule

EMS Environmental Management System

Table of Contents
 CHAPTER 1. PROJECT PROPOSAL
• 1.1.Introduction (आयोजनाको भुमिका लेखने)
• ………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………
• 1.2. Objectives of the proposal (आयोजनाको उदेश्य लेखने):

• The main objective of the proposal is to upgrade the road to feeder

standard for the improvement of the economic status of the people
through improvement of road network.

• 1.3. Relevancy of the Proposal (आयोजनाको आवश्यकता लेखने):

 1.4. Objectives of EA

• आयोजना प्रभावित क्षेत्रको भौतिक वातावरण, जैविक वातावरण, सामाजिक वातावरण, आर्थिक तथा साँस्कृ तिक
वातावरण¸ रासायनिक वातावरण सम्बन्धी बस्तुगत अवस्थाको तथ्यांङ्क सूचना संकलन गर्ने ।
• आयोजना कार्यान्वयन गर्दा भौतिक वातावरण, जैविक वातावरण, सामाजिक वातावरण, आर्थिक तथा साँस्कृ तिक
वातावरण¸ रासायनिक वातावरणमा पर्ने प्रभावहरु पत्ता लगाउने¸ आंकलन गर्ने तथा मूल्याङ्कन गर्ने¸
• आयोजना प्रभावित क्षेत्रमा पर्ने प्रभाव बारेमा सम्बन्धित क्षेत्रका बासिन्दा र सम्बन्धित सरोकारवालाहरुलाई जानकारी
गराउने ।
• सकारात्मक प्रभाव बढोत्तोरी तथा नकारात्मक प्रभाव न्यूनिकरण गर्न व्यावहारिक र स्थान विशिष्ट उपायहरु पत्ता लगाई
कार्यान्वयन गर्ने
• वातावरण व्यवस्थापन कार्य योजना तथा वातावरण अनुगमन योजना तयार गरी कार्यान्वयन गर्ने
CHAPTER 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE P
ROPOSAL
2.1. Brief Description of the Project Area (Location Map- Topo map)
2.2. Salient feature of the Project
2.3. Chainage with land use pattern/features
2.4. Construction technology and implementation mechanism
2.5 Project impact zone (Direct Impact zone and Indirect Impact zone)
Direct Impact zone : Within right of way (RoW)
Direct Impact zone : Outside right of way (RoW)
 CHAPTER 3. METHODS ADOPTED
DURING STUDY
• Desk study (Secondary Source of Information)
• Physical Environment
• From various available sources of secondary information (e.g. Topographical Map, Regional
Geological Map, MoFE, and District Transport Management Plan (DTMP) of Kaski and information
on topography, geology and precipitations, temperatures were reviewed and collected.
• Biological Environment
• The important secondary sources of information were reviewed from relevant literatures including
other projects IEE/EIA reports, then VDC/RM Profiles, and websites of MoFE, DoR, GESU.
• Socio-economic and Cultural Environment
• During desk study necessary secondary data and information were gathered from related
organizations/institutions, like cadastral survey maps, National Population and Housing Census,
CBS 2020 A.D. Similarly, field survey data of the household were taken. These documents were
reviewed and relevant information for the study was assembled.
 Field Study & Site Inspection (Primary Source of Information)

• Physical Environment
• Used Checklist and Walkthrough Survey, Measurement
• Air quality, Noise Quality were measured by……..

• Biological Environment
Information on the flora and fauna, Protected, Rare and Endangered species, sensitive habitats and species of commercial importance
in the project area were collected.. Checklist of observed animal, bird and plant was prepared during site inspections/ field
observation along project affected area. Total count of tree size, pole size and sapling size plant was noted with its height and
Circumference at breast height (CBH). Circumference at breast height (CBH) was divided for calculating Diameter at breast height
(DBH) of tree. And wood volume was calculated by multiplying Basal area and Height of tree.
Basal Area was calculated by
Basal Area = π Χ DBH2
Volume = Basal Area Χ Height (H)

• Socio-economic and Cultural Environment

Socio-economic baseline features of the project area including population, ethnicity, employment, facilities and education,
health and sanitation condition, settlement pattern, migration, religion, cultural and religious sites, land holding size, sources
of energy and energy consumption, infrastructure, etc. were collected . Baseline of community property and common
infrastructures within the project foot print areas were evaluated based on the information collected by direct observation and
 Type of Parameters Methods of data Collection
Environment
Physical Rain fall and temperature Information review on DHM, CBS (Environmental statistics of Nepal)
  Hydrological analysis Hydrological Study and Detailed Design of Road
Water quality/Air quality Direct Observation
Noise quality Sound Level Meter, Direct Observation
Topographic and Direct Observation, survey and soil reports, Direct Observation
geomorphic features
Geological investigation Geological Report of Road, Soil investigations, Direct Observation
Biological Forest vegetation, Direct Observation along road alignment
grassland areas, and adjacent areas
agriculture land
Flora Fauna Direct Observation along road alignment
and adjacent areas
Wildlife species - Direct Observation of Signs (e.g., scats/droppings, scratches, calls, pugmarks,
Mammals, Birds and carcasses, scales)
Reptiles Direct Observation of indirect indicators such as nests, dens, burrows
Formal and informal discussion with stakeholder/ local people Formal and informal
discussion with stakeholder/ local people
Aquatic life In consultation with local people residing near by the river, Direct Observation,
Formal and informal discussion with stakeholder/ local people

Socio- Demographic Data National Population and Housing Census 2011, Public consultation, Formal and
economic informal discussion with stakeholder/ local people
4. Existing Environment (Baseline informatio
n
) Physical Environment:
• Physiography and Topography,
• Land feature and settlement along road alignment,
• Land use pattern along road alignment,
• Climate and Rainfall,
• Geology and Soil,
• Hydrology/Rivers/Rivulets and Drainage,
• Land Instability/Landslide along alignment/ Slope Failure,
• Public Utilities (Within RoW), Quarry site/ Material Extraction Site, Solid Waste
disposal/ Spoil Disposal, Stockpiling/material Storing site,
• Labor Camp site
• Air, Noise and Water Quality
4. Existing Environment (Baseline informatio
n
) • Biological Environment:
Community forest along road alignment of project area
• Vegetation:
Vegetation in project area and road alignment
Ethno-botany, Medicinal Plants and Non-Timber Forest Products
(NTFPs)
Clearance of plant species (Tree size and Pole size) from forest/public
and private land within 8 meter along proposed community forest
• Fauna: Mammals, Bird Found in project Area (Avian fauna),
Herpetofauna, Aquatic life/Fishes
4. Existing Environment (Baseline information)
Socio-Economic and Cultural Environment:
• General Demography of Municipality/ Ward number 22/
Demographic information of households within right of way (RoW)
OR Near settlement
S.N Description Total
1 Total Population 142,869
2 Male 67,804
3 Female 75,065
4 Sex Ratio(M/F) 90.3
5 No. of Household 31,243
6 Average Household Size 4.57
7 Area in sq. km 384.63
8 Population Density (person/sq. 371
km.)
• Religion, major caste and ethnic composition
• Population by Age Group
• Water supply and Sanitation
• Energy Use
• Household characteristics
• Religious sites
5
. SPECIFIC IMPACTS OF THE IMPLEM
ENTATION
National OF
EIA Guidelines 1993 was used forTHE
the referencePROPOSAL
for the impact identification, prediction and evaluation.
Magnitude Score Extent Score Duration Score Direct/ Indirect

उच्च High ६० क्षेत्रीय (Regional) ६० दीर्घकालीन (Long term) २० प्रत्यक्ष

मध्यम Medium २० स्थानीय (Local) २० मध्यकालीन (Mid Term) १० अप्रत्यक्ष

न्युन Low १० स्थान निर्दिस्ट (Site १० अल्पकालीन (Short ०५ -

Specific) Term)

Impact Matrix
5.
SPECIFIC IMPACTS OF THE IMPLEMENT
ATION
5.1.Beneficial OF THE PROPOSAL
Impacts
5.1.1. Construction Phase
• Employment opportunities and income generation
• Enhancement of technical skill
• Local scale enterprises establishment and promotion
5.1.2. Operation Phase
• Improved on transportation accessibility
• Appreciation of land values
• Increase in crop productivity and sale of farm products
• Enhancement of social services
• Improved Trade and business
5. SPECIFIC IMPACTS ……..
5.2.Adverse Issues/Impacts
5.2.1. Physical environment
Construction Phase
• Change in Land Use pattern
• Landslide, soil erosion and slope instability
• Water flow diversion (obstruction to natural drainage pattern)
• Vibration due to heavy equipment's
• Impact due to establishment of storage yards, labor camps, and construction sites
• Impact due to generation of solid waste and its management
• Impact due to operation and location of different types of borrow pits and quarries
• Impact due to spoil disposal and location of disposal sites
• Impact due to stockpiling of construction materials
• Air, Noise and Water Pollution
• Decline in Aesthetic Value
• Damage to ancient monuments, temples, religious chautaris, burial sites and cemeteries
• Impact on cultural, religious and historical sites
Operational Phase
• Change in Land use pattern
• Impacts due to Slope Instability
• Right of Way encroachment
• Impacts on natural drainage
5. SPECIFIC IMPACTS ……..
5.2.Adverse Issues/Impacts
5.2.2. Biological Environment
Construction Phase
• Loss of forest Vegetation
• Disturbance, and Fragmentation Wildlife Habitat
• Increased pressure on wildlife due to hunting and poaching
• Wildlife casualties due to road collision
• Use of forest product by the construction workers and construction activities
• Disturbances on aquatic lives and fishing activities
• Loss of rare and endangered Species of Flora and Fauna
Operational Phase
• Pressure on forest product
• Disturbances to wildlife movement and possibility of increase on hunting and poaching
• Impact on fish and aquatic life
CHAPTER 5. SPECIFIC IMPACTS ……..
5.2.3. Socio-economic and Cultural Environment
Construction Phase
• Loss of private and public land
• Loss of private and community structures
• Disturbance on public utilities
• Occupational health and safety
• Increase of environmental health risk
• Road accident and Traffic Congestion
• Gender Discrimination on opportunity and wage
• Social Conflict and disputes
• Impacts on Cultural, Religious and Archeological Sites
Operational Phase
• Right of Way Encroachment
• Road side safety issues
CHAPTER 5. SPECIFIC IMPACTS ……..
5.2.4. Chemical Environment
• Impact due to use of bitumen and their storage, heating spreading etc.
• Impact due to use of fuel, lubricants, oils, acids, and other chemicals for construction
and their storage
CHAPTER 6. ALTERNATIVE OF THE P
ROPOSAL (ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS)
6.1.Alternative Design and Construction Approach
6.2.Alternative Alignment (Route)
6.3.Time Schedule
6.4.Raw Materials (Resource) to be used
6.5.No Action alternative
6.6.Proposal alternatives
6
. MEASURES TO REDUCE OR TO CONTROL THE IMPACT OF THE IMP
LEMENTATION AND ENHANCEMENT MEASURES
6.1.Beneficial Impacts
6.1.1. Construction Phase
• Employment opportunities and income generation
• Enhancement of technical skill
• Establishment and enhancement of local scale enterprises

6.1.2. Operation Phase

• Improved access to service and reduced travel cost
• Appreciation of value of land and other property
• Increase in crop productivity and sale of farm products
• Enhancement of social services

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6. MEASURES TO REDUCE OR TO CONTROL ……………………………….
6.2.Adverse Issues/Impacts
6.2.1. Physical environment

Construction Phase
• Change in Land Use pattern
• Landslide, soil erosion and slope instability
• Water flow diversion (obstruction to natural drainage pattern)
• Vibration due to heavy equipment's
• Impact due to establishment of storage yards, labor camps, and construction sites
• Impact due to generation of solid waste and its management
• Impact due to operation and location of different types of borrow pits and quarries
• Impact due to spoil disposal and location of disposal sites
• Impact due to stockpiling of construction materials
• Air, Noise and Water Pollution
• Decline in Aesthetic Value
• Damage to ancient monuments, temples, religious chautaris, burial sites and cemeteries
• Impact on cultural, religious and historical sites

Operational Phase
• Change in Land use pattern
• Impacts due to Slope Instability
• Right of Way encroachment
• Impacts on natural drainage

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CHAPTER 6. MEASURES TO REDUCE OR TO CONTROL THE IMPACT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ENHANCEMENT MEASURES
6.2.2. Biological Environment

Construction Phase
• Loss of forest Vegetation
• Disturbance, and Fragmentation Wildlife Habitat
• Increased pressure on wildlife due to hunting and poaching
• Wildlife casualties due to road collision
• Use of forest product by the construction workers and construction activities
• Disturbances on aquatic lives and fishing activities
• Loss of rare and endangered Species of Flora and Fauna
Operational Phase
• Pressure on forest product
• Disturbances to wildlife movement and possibility of increase on hunting and poaching
• Impact on fish and aquatic life

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6. MEASURES TO REDUCE OR TO CONTROL
……………..
6.2.3. Socio-economic and Cultural Environment

Construction Phase
• Loss of forest Vegetation
• Disturbance, and Fragmentation Wildlife Habitat
• Increased pressure on wildlife due to hunting and poaching
• Wildlife casualties due to road collision
• Use of forest product by the construction workers and construction activities
• Disturbances on aquatic lives and fishing activities
• Loss of rare and endangered Species of Flora and Fauna
Operational Phase
• Pressure on forest product
• Disturbances to wildlife movement and possibility of increase on hunting and poaching
• Impact on fish and aquatic life

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6. MEASURES TO REDUCE OR TO CONTROL
…………
6.2.4. Chemical Environment
• Impact due to use of bitumen and their storage, heating spreading etc.
• Impact due to use of fuel, lubricants, oils, acids, and other chemicals for construction
and their storage

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. MATTERS TO BE MONITORED WHILE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE P
ROPOSAL
7.1 Baseline Monitoring
7.2 Compliance Monitoring
7.3 Impact Monitoring
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8. CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
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