NAMAGROEN EMPR Amendment.pdf - DLIST Benguela

Addendum to EMPR for Concessions 8(a), 9(a) and 8(b) 737. BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY AND RESOURCE USEManagement Objectives:BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY AND RESOURCE USE−−−−Minimise disturbance of wildlifeProtect key habitats important for wildlife thereby conserving biological diversityConserve energy and fresh waterReduce wastage and minimise fuel use# ASPECT IMPACT DESCRIPTION MITIGATION MEASURES AND MANAGEMENT ACTIONS7.1 Illegal hunting andfishingIllegal plant collectionDestruction and loss of floraand fauna7.2 Fire lighting Destruction and loss of floraand fauna‣ Namagroen personnel and contractors will not:- Disturb, catch, remove, injure, kill or feed, any wild animal or bird whichoccurs in the area.- Break, damage, destroy, disturb or remove any birds egg or nest.- Intentionally remove, injure or kill any sea-life.- Pick, uproot, fell or damage any plant growing in the coastal area withouta permit - other than according to the approved EMP which will providenecessary mitigation measures.‣ Disciplinary action will be undertaken, and strict penalties imposed in case oftransgressions.‣ Namagroen personnel and contractors will not light any fires at any placeother than amenities provided (to avoid the risk of loss of habitat, and reducehazards posed by uncontrolled fires).‣ Ensure that firewood is not collected from the surrounding veld unless exotictrees (e.g. Port Jackson) are available.7.3 Presence in the area Disturbance of wildlife ‣ Minimise the disturbance of wildlife in the area by staying on demarcatedroads and adhering to speed limits.RESPONSIBLEPERSON/S7.4 Presence in the area Recreational fishing andshellfish collection‣ No shellfish (including abalone, rock lobster, mussels) will be collectedwithout a permit from the Directorate of Marine & Coastal Management.‣ Contractors and staff will be expected to adhere to all fishing regulationsunder the Marine Living Resources Act.Namagroen Prospecting & Investments October 2008