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Environmental impact assessments (EIAs) form the basis of estimation of environmental and socio-economic impacts of developmental projects. In this study we examine 65 EIA reports of mines in Goa. It is mandatory that the reports should provide, among others, lists of plant species from 314.2 and 78.5 sq. km area for lease areas of mines above 0.5 and below 0.5 sq. km respectively. On the basis of available data covering different spatial scales for the Western Ghats, we determined the species–area relationships, and expected number of species in area of these sizes. We find the plant lists in the EIA reports to be highly incomplete and defective in many ways, including with respect to information on water resources, and ore transport by trucks and barges. We conclude by recommending a set of measures focusing on transparency and public involvement to correct the situation.

Keywords

Developmental Projects, Environmental Impact Assessments, Floristic Diversity, Mines, Plant Lists, Species and Area.
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