Section 15(4) in Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Lands) Act, 2003
(4)The Committee shall take into consideration,-(i)the abundance of flora and fauna;(ii)the rare and endemic flora and fauna;(iii)the role in conserving the water sources;(iv)functions as corridors connecting two or more wildlife habitats;(v)functions as breeding grounds for wildlife; and(vi)such other ecological parameters as may be prescribed; and make specific findings on the ecological sensitivity and significance of such land before making its recommendation to the Government sub-section (3).
