(published
1998)
Habitat Atlas for Wildlife at Risk
Impact Assessment Terms of Reference
- 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.
- 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.
- Include land use history, environmentally sensitive
area status, agricultural land reserve status and
municipal zoning if appropriate.
- 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.
- 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.
- List in priority, wildlife habitat enhancement opportunities.
Detail the criteria used in prioritizing enhancement
opportunities as well as habitat limitations in the
development area.
- 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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