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Forest Conservation Act 1980 is a unique piece of legislation and regulatory mechanism that reflects the collective will of the nation to protect its rich forests, biodiversity and natural heritage and resources. The act permits only unavoidable use of forest land for various development purposes. It embodies the firm commitment of the Government and the Department to balance the conservation of forests with the sustainable developmental need of the society contributing to better environment, health and economy.

This act is regulatory in nature and not prohibitory.

Diversion of Forest Land for Non-Forest use in Assam since the enforcement of Forest (Conservation Act, 1980)
Year	Area approved for diversion	Diversion not Executed	Area for Boulder collection	Diversion for Artificial Regeneration	Net Diversion
1980
1981
1982	170.20				170.20
1983
1984	99.27				99.27
1985	219.90				219.90
1986	7.53				7.53
1987	116.289				116.289
1988	9.788				9.788
1989	11.123				11.123
1990	74.253				74.253
1991	70.015				70.015
1992	159.178				159.178
1993	3703.268				3703.268
1994	354.75				354.75
1995	136.57				136.57
1996	20.54				20.54
1997	21.21				21.21
1998	17.87				17.87
1999	50.735				50.735
2000	21.60				21.60
2001	18.036				18.036
2002	3.84				3.84
2003	12.076				12.076
2004	583.05				583.05
2005	8.44		245.00		253.44
2006	35.879		14.05		49.929
2007	1.4214		25.648		27.0694
Total	5926.8314		284.698		6211.53

Statements showing the up to date position of cases approved for diversion of forest land under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and Compensatory Afforestation done as on 31.03.2006.
1	Purpose of Diversion:-	Nos.
	(I) Irrigation Project :-	2
	(II) Hydel Project:-	3
	(III) Mining :-	2
	(IV) Construction of Road :-	3
	(V) Laying of Railway lines	4
	(VI) Laying of Transmission line/pipe line	23
	(VII) Others	132
	Total (Nos) :-	169

2	Forest Area Diverted (Ha.) :-	6211.53

3	Compensatory Afforestation Stipulated (Ha.)	7812.279
	(I) On Forest Land	6548.615
	(II) On Non- Forest Land	1263.664
	Total (Ha.)	15624.558

4	Compensatory Afforestation done till 31.12.2006 (Ha.)
	(I) On Forest Land	9889.054
	(II) On Non- Forest Land	744.964
	Total	10634.018

5	Balance area to be afforested (Ha.)
	(I) On Forest Land	Nil
	(II) On Non- Forest Land	Nil
	Total

6	Fund spent till 31.03.2006 to 31.03.2007 (Rs. in lakhs)	135594549.32

7	Fund received from user agencies ( Rs. in lakhs)	292498396.93

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