Under what condition can grading and re-vegetation occur in buffer zone 2?

Grading and re-vegetation in buffer zone 2 can occur under the condition that zone 1 is protected. This is because the primary purpose of buffer zones is to manage and protect the surrounding environment, particularly in areas near natural resources such as water bodies. When zone 1, which typically serves as the primary protective area, is safeguarded, it sets a precedent for modifying or enhancing zone 2.

Protection of zone 1 ensures that its ecological functions—such as filtration, habitat support, and erosion control—remain intact. This protection creates a framework within which grading and re-vegetation activities in zone 2 can be conducted without adversely affecting the environmental quality or the integrity of the adjacent protected zone. Consequently, any interventions that happen in buffer zone 2 are approached with consideration of maintaining the integrity of zone 1, thereby allowing for sustainable practices such as re-vegetation.

Other conditions, such as the area being paved or the necessity for seasonal re-vegetation, do not inherently provide the same level of ecological security and safety for conducting grading and re-vegetation. Similarly, the presence of multiple soil types can influence site management but is not a determining factor for allowing grading and re-vegetation activities in buffer