BU3 Standard Operating Procedure – Health, Safety and Environment

Flora & Fauna Management

Table of Contents
1 PURPOSE...........................................................................................................................2

2 SCOPE................................................................................................................................2

3 DEFINITIONS......................................................................................................................2

4 PROCEDURE......................................................................................................................2
4.1 Baseline Ecological Surveys & Environmental Risk Assessment...................................................2
4.2 Flora & Fauna Protection............................................................................................................... 2
4.3 Pre-Clearing Site Inspection & Protection of Flora & Fauna...........................................................3
4.4 Flora & Fauna Relocation.............................................................................................................. 3
4.5 Revegetation, Rehabilitation or Restoration of Disturbed Habitat...................................................4
4.6 Discovery & Handling of Sick or Injured Fauna..............................................................................4
4.7 Vegetation Fires............................................................................................................................. 4
4.8 Plant & Animal Disease Management............................................................................................4
4.8.1 General............................................................................................................................................. 4
4.8.2 Disease Survey, Risk Assessment & Management Plans.................................................................4
4.8.3 Demarcation & Control of Disease Zones.........................................................................................5
4.8.4 Decontamination of Machinery, Equipment & Materials....................................................................5
4.8.5 Movement of Machinery Equipment & Materials...............................................................................6
4.9 Responsibilities.............................................................................................................................. 7

5 REFERENCES....................................................................................................................7

6 ATTACHMENTS..................................................................................................................7

Revision Details Next Review: Aug 2010

Rev. Date Revision Status Checked Approved
01 31/8/09 First issue, template provided by LCI HSEQ Dept. Peter Finch

Note: Check with Document Control or LCI Controlled Servers before use that this is the current
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PURPOSE
This procedure considers the environmental risks and management control options related to the minimisation
of disturbance to local ecology (flora & fauna habitat), relocation & handling of plant & animal species of
interest to areas which are not disturbed by Project Activities. The Procedure also provides guidance on the
requirements for the handling & rehabilitation of injured animals.

SCOPE
This procedure applies to all LCI Project sites where removal of vegetation or the relocation/protection of Flora
& Fauna is required.

DEFINITIONS
Flora: All plant life occurring in an area or time period, especially the naturally occurring
or indigenous plant life.
Fauna: All of the animal life of any particular region or time.

IUCN Red List of (Also known as the IUCN Red List or Red Data List), created in 1963, is the
Threatened Species: world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of plant
and animal species. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature and
Natural Resources (IUCN) is the world's main authority on the conservation
status of species.

PROCEDURE
1.1 Baseline Ecological Surveys & Environmental Risk Assessment
Prior to works commencing in Project areas, particularly green field sites, it may be required to conduct a
baseline ecological review of the site to determine any special habitats or species of interested within the work
area (e.g. IUCN Red Data Listed Species).
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and ecological surveys would usually identify any particular areas of
concern prior to onset of works. Environmental Management Plans (EMP) developed from the EIA would
dictate required controls to minimise impact.
In most cases the EIA & EMP process would be dictated by the Governing Environmental Legislation for the
Country and to a large degree would be the responsibility of the Client to develop and oversee.
The Project Environmental Plan and Risk Assessment Processes (Aspect Impact Register) would highlight
any special requirements & responsibilities as stipulated by the Client or Environmental Impact Assessments
(EIA) & ecological surveys that may have been conducted.

1.2 Flora & Fauna Protection

Ecological Studies undertaken prior to Project works may identify habitat or species of flora & fauna that
require special protection.
In cases where native flora & fauna is required to be protected or not included in land clearing activities the
Project shall identify all protected areas with signage indicating protected zone with physical demarcation
provided to delineate the perimeter of the protected zone (e.g. use of fencing, tagging, ground stakes).
All demarcated areas are not to be disturbed other than that for monitoring purposes or relocation activities.
As a set of general rules the following should be enforced on All LCI Projects:

 No hunting, gathering or disturbance of species of special interest.

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 No firearms or similar hunting devices to be brought on to site other than for special purposes approved
by the Project Manager or local authority.
 No non-native flora or fauna (exotic species) to be brought onto site.
 Non native flora or fauna (exotic species) which appears on site shall be destroyed or controlled through
pre-approved control programs as dictated by Local Authorities or the Project Manager.
 All vehicles shall move around the site only on the designated traffic ways.
 In consultation with the Client, ore stockpiling, and placement of overburden, topsoil, shale or other
material to be in locations distant from known areas of active native fauna populations.
 Any new occurrences of native fauna and native fauna nests, mounds, burrows etc, found by staff are to
be notified to the Environmental Representative.
 Where possible every attempt should be made to prevent disturbance to habitat & fauna discovered in
the Project Area.
 Dogs and cats and other introduced species are not to be taken on to the site. Control programs for any
feral dogs and cats will be developed for their removal from site in accordance with regulatory
requirements.

1.3 Pre-Clearing Site Inspection & Protection of Flora & Fauna

A pre-clearing inspection may be required by environmental approvals if it is expected that native flora &
fauna, particularly rare or endangered species, are likely to exist in the area. If such an inspection is required it
will be undertaken by a qualified ecologist.
Any significant sites, including nesting and feeding sites will be identified by tagging or fencing in accordance
with any approval and contractual obligations. It is recommended that these flagged areas be inspected
immediately prior to vegetation clearance. The location of flagged areas will be recorded on a site map for use
by LCI staff during the clearing phase of the Project.
The Environmental Representative will inspect the vegetation immediately ahead of clearing (at least 250m) to
potentially identify the presence of fauna. Three scenarios may be encountered, including:
 There is no evidence of fauna requiring relocation, therefore the clearing of vegetation may proceed;
 There is evidence of fauna present that may require relocation;
 There is evidence of sick/injured fauna that require attention.

1.4 Flora & Fauna Relocation

The following procedures will be implemented when flora & fauna are sighted that require special handling &
relocation (e.g. Protected species or species of special interest):
 The Environmental Representative will be informed immediately.
 The location of the flora & fauna sighting is to be identified (eg. marked with flagging tape or identified by
landmark or coordinates).
 If flora requires relocation a relocation plan shall be developed by a qualified ecologist for the removal &
replanting of the species at an appropriate location that shall not be disturbed. E.g. Rare & endemic
plant species may require recovery & replanting.
 It is recommended that flora & fauna requiring relocation will be moved to a similar habitat type in the
same vegetation remnant from which the species is removed. This will ensure minimal stress to the
plant/animal resulting from transport and will maintain the plant/animal within its existing habitat.
 If fauna does not move on and relocation is required, the Client shall be contacted who in turn will notify
local authorities.
 It is recommended that fauna are only handled by the Environmental Representative or other
appropriately trained individuals.

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 Once the area has been cleared and verified that no special flora or fauna remain with the proposed
clearing area, clearing activities may continue.

1.5 Revegetation, Rehabilitation or Restoration of Disturbed Habitat

In some Project areas it may be required to conduct restoration work after disturbing habitat, in such cases the
requirements of LCI-ENV-PI-012 (Rehabilitation Management) for Rehabilitation should be consulted as a
reference.

1.6 Discovery & Handling of Sick or Injured Fauna

If a sick or injured animal is located on the site, the following protocols will be followed:
 The Environmental Representative will be informed immediately.
 The location is to be marked with flagging tape.
 An Incident Report Form is filled out by the Environmental Representative or delegated authority if the
source of injury or illness is directly related to the Project work activities.
 The Client will be contacted immediately who will inform local authorities.
 Once the sick or injured animal has been removed from areas to be cleared, clearing may continue.
 The Environmental Representative will follow up the recovery of the sick/injured animal through the
appropriate authorities.

1.7 Vegetation Fires

Unnatural fires have the potential to adversely affect natural vegetation & habitat and thus require control with
the Project area. As a general set of rules thee following requirements must be followed.
 No open fire policy to be implemented on all Projects to reduce potential for outbreak of vegetation fires.
 Any fires introduced for operational reasons or clearing activities (e.g. fire fighting drills, weed control) to
be planned by relevant specialist, emergency services & approved by the Project Manager with strict
controls implemented to reduce potential for fire spread.
 Emergency equipment and an appropriate emergency response shall be provided in accordance with
the pre-arranged site plan to deal with vegetation fires and to support of any local fire authorities.
 Fire breaks to be designed & maintained where identified as an HSE management requirement.

1.8 Plant & Animal Disease Management

1.8.1 General
Vehicles moving between properties are a potential source of spreading pest plants (weeds), plant and animal
diseases. This environmental issue is very site specific.
The Project Manager (LCI) through the Client will contact the local Department of Agriculture or relevant local
government authority to ensure that the appropriate precautions are in place to reduce the risk of spreading
pest plants, plant and animal diseases, particularly in sensitive areas (e.g. National Parks), agricultural areas
and forests.

1.8.2 Disease Survey, Risk Assessment & Management Plans

Control of flora disease is based around a planning phase, implementation of control measures, assessing
impact of control measures and training of staff and subcontractors. The planning for disease management is
based on a surveys & initial risk assessment (Aspect Impact Register).

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Should a potential disease problem be identified through the risk assessment/survey processes the next step
is to develop a conceptual disease management plan for the project, incorporating post-operational
maintenance, if appropriate.
The management plan will require reviewing as the Project works progress to ensure it is still relevant and
covering the important issues.
Aspects covered by the disease management plan should include:
 Sensitivity of the area (e.g. high conservation area, etc);
 Future use of the site;
 Presence of diseases (if disease is common in the area the control will concentrate on cleaning
equipment prior to leaving the site);
 Potential impact of introducing disease;
 Possible control measures;
 Priority of control measures;
 Areas subject to runoff such as areas down slope, downstream and drains are the most vulnerable to
cross infection.
 The washing of vehicles in accordance with local Department of Agriculture or relevant local government
authority will reduce the risk of spreading this disease.
 Traffic, machinery and equipment which travel solely on the existing formations of roads and tracks
classified as NEQ do not require any treatment provided that they do not move off the formation. To the
maximum extent possible machinery and plant will be confined to the existing road formation(s).
 The use of detours and side tracks in disease free and uninterpretable areas will not be permitted.
 Resources required and cost estimates for control measures.

1.8.3 Demarcation & Control of Disease Zones

Where identified It may be necessary to introduce disease control zones in the Project area. Potential disease
control zones relevant to the Project are to be sign-posted (check with local authorities) & demarcated using
marker posts with upper 600mm painted. All disease boundaries shall be marked on the ground prior to the
start of Project Works and maintained in good condition.
Examples provided below:
 Disease Free (Green Demarcation)
 Uninterpretable (Purple Demarcation)
 Disease Infected or Not Effectively Quarantined (Yellow Demarcation)

1.8.4 Decontamination of Machinery, Equipment & Materials

In some cases it may be necessary to clean down equipment to prevent the spread of disease within as well
as outside of the Project Area.
As a general rule all machinery and equipment employed shall be cleaned free of soil and plant material at a
designated cleaning station/s in the following situations:
 Prior to commencing work on any part of the site (i.e. upon arrival);
 Prior to leaving an infected area;
 Prior to moving from an Not Effectively Quarantined (NEQ) are to an Uninterpretable or Free area;
 Prior to entering an Uninterpretable area;
 Prior to entering a Free area;
 Immediately prior to leaving the site.

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The minimum clean down standard shall be the removal of all soil and plant material. The method of clean
down adopted will depend on whether dry or wet conditions prevail.
 Clean down of dry soil consists of brushing, gouging and/or scraping to remove any compacted soil or
plant material, accompanied and followed by jetting with compressed air.
 In wet soil conditions a wash down station will be provided. The facility will be located on the most
downhill part of the disease boundary, and will be drained to a suitable outfall.
 The wash down station will consist of a ramp capable of safely suspending the machinery above the
effluent, a pressure spray unit and appropriate scrapers and brushes.
 The ramp will be portable, free-draining, give access to the underside of the machinery, and be
constructed of either steel or timber. The ramp will be free of soil and plant material before wash down,
and before machinery moves off the ramp.
 The pressure spray unit will comprise, as a minimum, a portable 450 litre water tank and motor driven
pump connected to a 20 metre hose with a nozzle attached.
 The machinery or equipment will be thoroughly cleaned whilst on the ramp, using a combination of
scraping and water jet/spray.
All water used within or discharged into disease free and uninterpretable areas, or employed for wash down,
shall be disease free. Water obtained from chlorinated water supplies or artesian bores may be considered to
be disease free. Water obtained from untreated surface sources such as dams, soaks, streams, rivers and
unconfined aquifers shall be considered as disease infected. Where required to be rendered disease free,
such water shall be treated & sterilised as required by local authorities.

1.8.5 Movement of Machinery Equipment & Materials

Materials from clearing, topsoiling, earthworks, pavement construction and the like shall not be moved across
disease boundaries:
 from disease infected or NEQ to disease free areas;
 from disease infected or NEQ to uninterpretable areas; or
 from uninterpretable to disease free areas.
Road construction in disease free and uninterpretable areas shall be conducted such that soil is not carried
across ridgelines or upslope from gullies. At material areas which are disease free or uninterpretable, pit
operations shall be “split phase”. Haulage vehicles shall enter, turn, be loaded and exit on a delineated track,
and not deviate from it. Equipment working in the materials areas shall not cross this track unless cleaned
down at the point of re-entry.
All materials imported into disease free or uninterpretable areas shall be disease free. (Note: the use of
treated water to “sterilise” disease infected material for use in disease free or uninterpretable areas is not
effective and will not be permitted).
All topsoil, chipped mulch, residue from clearing and the like shall be stored, signposted and respread within
the same disease classification for which it came.
Any material removed for the site (spoil, unsuitable or oversize material) for disposal shall be placed only in
disease infected areas. Disease free topsoil is a valuable resource for rehabilitation and should be stored
carefully in disease free areas. Access to the sites should be controlled.
Establish control of site drainage to reduce the risk of contamination from disease areas.
Utilising certain types of machinery, such as tyred earthmoving equipment will assist in the quarantine
procedures.
The control procedures should be included in all relevant contract specifications.
Onerous precautions, as listed above, can only work with the awareness and support of the workforce. Hence
it is important to implement an awareness program(s). For operators such a program would include:
 information on why disease controls are used;

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 a summary of what disease controls are being applied within the present job;
 specific instructions on how the areas of disease are marked and where washing down must take place;
 training in how to clean machinery and vehicles.
Project or site management may require training in the identification of disease areas. Rehabilitation should
include vegetation not vulnerable to disease. Control measures would be similar to those above.

1.9 Responsibilities
 Project Manager (LCI) shall ensure that native fauna are protected in accordance with regulatory and
contractual obligations and this procedure.
 Environmental Representative will be responsible for ensuring that employees and subcontractors are
aware of the procedure, monitoring and reporting, internal auditing, performance reviews and the
updating of this procedure.

REFERENCES
 BU3-HSE-SOP-012 - Rehabilitation Management
 BU3-HSE-PRO-011 - HSE – Incidents Management

ATTACHMENTS
Nil

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