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(published 1998)
Habitat Atlas for Wildlife at Risk
Impact Assessment Terms of Reference

  1. The Impact Assessment must be prepared by a registered professional biologist (RPBio) or equivalent, with expertise in the relevant field of environmental studies. The consultant must have an understanding of wildlife biology, geomorphology, environmental assessment, and development planning in British Columbia. Specific expertise in Okanagan Valley ecosystems and wildlife species is preferable.
     
  2. Use species habitat maps provided in this Atlas as a guide to potential Red and Blue-listed wildlife. A field assessment, that may include a detailed species inventory, should be conducted at the proposed development site to verify the occurrence of wildlife and their associated habitats. The goal should be to maintain habitat requirements of featured species and travel corridors to surrounding habitats. All inventories must use Provincial Standards provided by the Resource Inventory Committee.
     
  3. Include land use history, environmentally sensitive area status, agricultural land reserve status and municipal zoning if appropriate.
     
  4. Environmental sensitivity analysis: determine adverse long and short-term effects that the proposed development is likely to have on habitat; i.e.: direct habitat loss and secondary impacts.
     
  5. Provide options and modifications to the development design, as well as how the construction schedule and use of equipment will minimize or avoid adverse affects on wildlife and habitat.
     
  6. List in priority, wildlife habitat enhancement opportunities. Detail the criteria used in prioritizing enhancement opportunities as well as habitat limitations in the development area.
     
  7. It is expected that the proponent will adopt the recommended development modifications and enhancement opportunities as a result of the environmental impact assessment.

 

 
 
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