EIA-REP-325d-12 _BB_ - 201.09.14.pdf - SAHRA

• Disturbed surfaces to be rehabilitated must be ripped, and the area must be backfilled with topsoil or
overburden.
14.8 Cumulative impact on natural migratory routes and faunal dispersal patterns
Source of the impact
The introduction of barriers such as walls, buildings, roads and other infrastructure during the mining phase of
the proposed development would have an impact on the natural migratory routes and faunal dispersal patterns.
Description of the impact
Walls, buildings, roads and other infrastructure associated with the development may obstruct and constrict
faunal dispersal and floral dispersal by limiting and funnelling natural dispersal patterns.
Significance
The significance of the impact is expected to be of a medium significance without mitigation, this due to the
constriction of natural migratory routes and faunal dispersal patterns. With mitigation the significance of the
impact will be reduced to that of a low significance.
Mitigation
• Sensitive areas e.g. wetland buffer should be demarcated to prevent access during the mining phase;
• Reduce the levels of disturbance on areas indicated by the ECO as migratory routes along the
Witpuntspruit and Humanspruit;
• All mining areas should be suitably top soiled and vegetated as soon as is possible after mining; and
• Disturbed surfaces to be rehabilitated must be ripped, and the area must be backfilled with topsoil or
overburden;
• Use indigenous plants wherever possible in the landscaping of the property;
• Try to maintain the natural vegetation in its original context as far as possible as this will enable species
that are sensitive to transplanting to be maintained as well as their associated communities;
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