The significance of the ocean for climate, navigation, fishing, recreation, and as a natural resource has been known for centuries.
The ocean plays significant role in sequestration of about 30% of industrial carbon-dioxide emissions.
The 7517 km long coast line of India, sustaining extremely rich marine bio-diversity is dotted with several major ports. Ports are the gateways to India's international trade, handling over 90% of its foreign trade.
Another eight projects worth more than Rs 32 billion are under consideration. Numerous infrastructure projects and power plants have also been proposed to support ever developing Indian economy.
However, need of today is development and environment should go hand in hand.

Vikrant A. Kulkarni – CRZ and Marine Environment Consultant is committed to offer independent Consulting Services in ‘Marine Environmental Impact Assessment and Coastal Zone Management’ with an international standard to meet aforesaid requirement.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Mangroves

Core Strength
Study of quantification and loss of mangroves around development site. Suggesting mitigation measures for the same. Providing technical know-how about compensatory mangrove plantation at selected locations.

Please see the list of Projects under Mangroves


Title: Evaluation of mangroves for development of railway corridor and ht transmission lines of Adani Hazira Port Pvt. Ltd.
Sponsoring Agency: Cholamandalam MS Risk Services, Chennai
Duration: 2011


 

 

Title: Evaluation of mangroves and intertidal habitats in Manori creek for development of repairing and maintenance yard of Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation

Sponsoring Agency: Green Circle Inc. Vadodara
Duration: 2011



Title: EIA & Mangrove habitat evaluation at proposed Thermal power plant site.
Sponsoring Agency: ESSAR Power, Jamnagar
Duration: 2007 – 2008



Title: Mangroves & Sand-dune Flora evaluation at proposed Bridge site at Kelashi, Chiplun.
Sponsoring Agency: Maharashtra, PWD
Duration: 2008




Title: Mangrove Survey in coastal area around marine facilities.
Sponsoring Agency: Vadinar Oil Terminal, Gujrat
Duration: 2008 – 2009




Title: Mangrove & Coral habitat assessment along the proposed route for SPM in Gulf of Kutch.
Sponsoring Agency: Bharat Oman Refineries Limited
Duration: 2008 – 2009
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