Countering Audition Objection And Round Log Volume Estimation In Forest Mensuration



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Countering Audition Objection And Round Log Volume Estimation In Forest Mensuration

Author:- Dr. Pradeep Chaudhry

Due to a tropical hot and humid climate with abundant rains, Andaman & Nicobar Islands support a very luxuriant and rich vegetation. Presently about 84 % of the total geographic area of these Islands is under forest cover. Of the total forest cover, 42.1% are very dense forest, 34.1% are moderately dense forest, 8.2% are open forest and are mangrove 9.6%. Prior to December 1996, tropical wet evergreen rain forests, semi evergreen forests and moist deciduous forests were subjected to heavy fellings. After T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs The Union of India and Ors (Writ Petition 202 (Civil) of 1995) judgement by the Supreme court of india, tree felling however, was curtailed.


Learning Objective

Department of Environment and Forests, Andaman & Nicobar Administration is using quarter girth formula for measuring round log volume, extracted from different territorial divisions. This formula is inherited the British, who devised it. The formula is simple and easy to use in the field in comparison to other formulae in vogue. During 95-96, the audit team from regional CAG office Kolkata objected to use of this formula for round log volume estimation and supply to local plywood industries. An audit objection was raised stating loss of government revenue amounting to millions of rupees due to the use of this Formula by the forest department. This case discusses the viewpoints of audit team and the forest department with reference to the use and suitability of the quarter girth formula and its historical background.



Details

Pub Date: January 19, 2021
Discipline: Forestry
Subjects: Countering Audition Objection and Round log volume estimation in forest mensuration
Source: To get this case please email to elc@iifm.ac.in
Product #: CS-01-TFR-20-PDF
Industry: Forestry
Geography: Andaman & Nicobar
Length: 8 page(s)
Teaching Note: Yes