Impact of Habitat Loss and Degradation Sample Clauses

Impact of Habitat Loss and Degradation. Riparian vegetation associated with Ruiru river and other seasonal rivers in the project area is considered the most sensitive vegetation in the Project area. These habitats might be affected by laying of project infrastructure, creation of access roads and material sourcing routes. Mitigation/Management Measures • Riparian vegetation associated with the rivers passing through the Project area is considered sensitive and provides important ecosystem services. Development of infrastructure and cultivation areas must avoid a recommended 30-60 meter buffer of these habitats which include rivers Ruiru, Bathi, Gatamayu ,Mukuyu and Thiririka. • When creating access routes, focus on the already used routes to avoid increasing project footprint and affect more biodiversity habitats. • When locating soil material borrow sites, give priority to the existing sites before entry into new sites. If none is already available, select the sites away from the riparian and focus more on already modified habitats as opposed to natural habitats. Also, limit the footprint of operation at such sites. • Construction activities must be managed to minimise the footprint of these activities through a process of planning in advance and demarcating areas on the ground for contractor’s facilities, equipment laydown, vehicle parking and/or other requirements that could cause unintentional expansion of construction footprints. • Induction programmes for staff, contractors, visitors and other personnel must include requirements to protect the natural environment and provide an overview of the compliance measures expected of every person to avoid impacts to the environment.