Step 3.1: Baseline Information Collections

Collect baseline data of Direct Zone of influence (500m) on physical, biological, socio-economical and cultural environment from secondary sources and field investigations. Establish the status and trends of environmental factors against which predicted changes can be compared and evaluated in terms of importance and develop a means of detecting-changes by monitoring once project has been initiated refer ▬►ESMF, Ch.-2.Sub-ch.2.2.1: The Procedural Steps in Road &Bridge IEEs and EIAs, Step5: Undertake the Environmental Assessment,▬►ESMF, Ch.-5: Public Consultation Framework.