Table 4.2 Overall Impact Evaluation of Backshore Vegetation
Evaluation
Criteria |
Discussion |
Habitat quality |
The habitat quality of backshore vegetation is low
comprising patches of low grasses, exotic weed species and bare ground and
having been subject to previous disturbance. |
Species |
There may be potential direct or indirect impact
to the wildlife inhabiting the areas, although no species of high
conservation value would be affected.
|
Size/Abundance |
Approximately 0.008 ha (i.e. 52m x 1.6m) of
habitat would be lost |
Duration |
The duration of impact will persist during
construction and operation phases. |
Reversibility |
The impact of direct loss of backshore vegetation
is irreversible. |
Magnitude |
The scale of habitat loss is small in the context
of the surrounding similar habitats. The footpath can also be aligned along
the strip of previously disturbed ground. |
Overall impact conclusion |
Low |