Table 4.7 Overall Impact Evaluation for Subtidal Habitat
Evaluation
Criteria |
Discussion |
Habitat quality |
Habitat quality is low |
Species |
No species of note were recorded in the Assessment
Area except Euplexaura sp. |
Size/Abundance |
The impacted area is small/ medium in size
(0.03ha/0.2ha) |
Duration |
The duration of impact will persist during
construction and operation phases. |
Reversibility |
Habitat loss is reversible at approach channel,
dredged area may be recolonised by benthic organisms. Habitat loss at jetty footprint is
irreversible |
Magnitude |
The scale of habitat loss is small in the context
of the surrounding similar habitats. |
Overall impact conclusion |
Low |