4.1
As required under Environmental Permit No. EP-235/2005/B, the Permit
Holder is required to carry out monitoring of the plant species of conservation
interest to check on the health and condition of the plants twice a month
during the construction period of the Project.
4.2
It is required to undertake the ecological tasks to fulfill the
requirements of the Environmental Permit (EP). As required by Conditions 2.11 and 3.5
of the EP, a suitably
qualified ecologist with 7 or more years of relevant experience shall be
employed to conduct the ecological monitoring.
4.3
The ecological monitoring was carried out for plant individuals of
conservation interest identified within the proposed works area.
4.4
The ecological monitoring was conducted twice in the reporting month on
8 and 29 April 2008 by Ms. Gigi C C
Lam, who had over 7 years of relevant ecological experience.
4.5
The plants of conservation interest, which were tagged during the
baseline survey, were checked during each monitoring.
Monitoring Results
4.6
Scaffoldings were being set out in the proposed soil nailing position of
Row A to R during the monitoring visits.
A total of 13 plant species of conservation interest (i.e. V001 to V013)
were identified within the area during an earlier Detailed Vegetation Survey
conducted under this Project. V001
to V013 were found to be in good condition during the monitoring visits,
nevertheless, plastic fencings supported by strong poles were recommended to demarcate
plant locations clearly to prevent tipping and entry of personnel in order to
avoid damage to the plants.