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I. Course Title
: Environmental Impact Analysis and Assessment
II. Course Code
: FRM 605
III. Credit Hours
: 2+1
IV. Aim of the course
To impart the knowledge on nature and principles of EA; Procedure and monitoring
of EA results; Developing, conducting and evaluating an EA. Report Writing; EIA/
EA Project Report; EIA/ EA Review and Decision Making Process; Environmental
Management Plan.

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Forestry–Forest Resource Management
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V. Theory
Unit I
EIA Functions, development and environmental degradation. International and
National Laws. EIA steps. Social Impact Analysis. The Convention on Environmental
Impact Assessment in a local context – Objective and scope, Obligation to notify
and consult, Public participation, Content of EIA documentation, Implementation
and Compliance. Protocol on Strategic Environmental Assessment- Objective, Key
provisions.
Unit II
Nature and principles of EA; Procedure and monitoring of EA results; Developing,
conducting and evaluating an EA. Report Writing; EIA/ EA Project Report; EIA/
EA Review and Decision Making Process; Environmental Management Plan.
Unit III
Methods of EIA – Check Lists – Matrices – Networks – Cost-Benefit Analysis.
Assessment of Impact on Land, Water, Air, Social and Cultural Activities and on
Flora and Fauna- Mathematical Models- Public Participation.
Unit IV
Plan For Mitigation Of Adverse Impact On Environment – Options For Mitigation
of Impact on Water, Air, Land And on Flora and Fauna – Addressing The Issues
Related To The Project Affected People. Post Project Monitoring.
VI. Practical
• Environmental auditing – History of environmental auditing. Introduction to the
types of environmental audit;
• Analyze proposed development project plans for possible environmental effects
and prepare appropriate initial studies;
• Utilize EIA documents for policy development, project planning or for legal or
political action planning.