Environmental Assessment
Volume B-4.2
Mine
Fauna
Ambatovy Project
195
January 2006
4.2
FAUNA
4.2.1
Introduction
This section presents the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the effects of the
mine on fauna, including potential impacts on rare and locally endemic species,
faunal movement and faunal health. The assessment addresses the Ambatovy
Project (the project) Terms of Reference and issues raised during consultation.
The faunal EA includes a baseline summary of survey results for key taxa and a
summary of key issues. For each identified issue, the following topics were
addressed:
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evaluation of potential impact pathways;
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assessment methods;
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assessment criteria;
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mitigation;
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impact analysis;
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residual impact classification;
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prediction confidence; and
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monitoring.
A summary of the main impacts as they relate to key species and habitats is
provided.
4.2.2
Study Area
The core area of the mine site local study area (LSA) for terrestrial resources
encompasses the ore body complex (Ambatovy and Analamay ore bodies),
portions of the Torotorofotsy Wetlands that borders the plateau and the
associated watersheds (Figure 7.2-1, Volume A). The LSA also includes the
proposed water intake pipeline footprint, plus a 500 m buffer, extending 23 km
west from the core area to the Mangoro River.
