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• Any specific information with respect to endangered species or monument in the
vicinity
EIA preparation is usually consultant commissioned by originator. The exercise
involves the following steps:
• Baseline study
• Impact prediction
• Preparation of an Environmental Management Plan
• Preparation of a monitoring plan
The activity/study is done to forecast possible positive and negative impact and
take decision to:
• Cancel project
• Choose alternative site
• Choose alternative technology/project
• Change in project component
• Make environmental management plan or monitoring plan
3.2 Baseline Data Collection and Analysis
This activity is carried out for the collection of information about physico-chemical,
biological as well as socio-economic status of the environmental locations where
upcoming project/development is envisaged.
Baseline data are of two types: secondary and primary. Secondary data are the
data which are already available in different institutions and published literature.
Primary data are the data collected in the field.
Examples of secondary data include:
• Physico-chemical
– Maps
Drainage
Soil
Transportation
Settlement
Monuments
Hydrology
• Surface water
• Groundwater
Land use
Power grid
Irrigation
Topography
3.2 Baseline Data Collection and Analysis
• Any specific information with respect to endangered species or monument in the
vicinity
EIA preparation is usually consultant commissioned by originator. The exercise
involves the following steps:
• Baseline study
• Impact prediction
• Preparation of an Environmental Management Plan
• Preparation of a monitoring plan
The activity/study is done to forecast possible positive and negative impact and
take decision to:
• Cancel project
• Choose alternative site
• Choose alternative technology/project
• Change in project component
• Make environmental management plan or monitoring plan
3.2 Baseline Data Collection and Analysis
This activity is carried out for the collection of information about physico-chemical,
biological as well as socio-economic status of the environmental locations where
upcoming project/development is envisaged.
Baseline data are of two types: secondary and primary. Secondary data are the
data which are already available in different institutions and published literature.
Primary data are the data collected in the field.
Examples of secondary data include:
• Physico-chemical
– Maps
Drainage
Soil
Transportation
Settlement
Monuments
Hydrology
• Surface water
• Groundwater
Land use
Power grid
Irrigation
Topography
3.2 Baseline Data Collection and Analysis