Figure 2 – Map of Impact Site and Recipient Site
The historical impact area of the Mount Morgan Mine total is calculated to cover an area of 459.7 ha. The total footprint of the Upper Mundic Gully TSF is 43.4ha. Potential impacts associated with the project have been reduced by selecting a footprint that incorporates 11.97 ha of the Western Dump. Nevertheless, 31.46ha of vegetation disturbance will occur due to the project. This area of vegetation to be cleared is considered to constitute supporting habitat for the local C. megacarpa occurrence. The loss of C. megacarpa habitat will be compensated for via a land based offset, with details provided in a separate stand-alone offset area management plan. 1.3 Purpose and objective of plan The purpose of this translocation plan is to outline the actions, roles and responsibilities, and performance outcomes to maximise the long-term success of the translocation activities. The overarching objective of this plan is to maintain the existing viability of the local occurrence of C. megacarpa by achieving no net loss of individuals of the species in the wild.
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Mundic Gully TSF Translocation Project - Cycas megacarpa
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