ACTIVITY NO.
3
Name: JONAH N. LORETO Course: BSGE-3B Date: 03/09/2023
Make an Impact Prediction and Mitigation Program (Table) for a Subdivision Project on a 7 hectares
coconut farm in Guinobatan, Albay. (20 pts) A subdivision project is proposed to be developed in
Guinobatan, Albay. As it will provide homes for several families, the location of the project site affects
and impacts a 7 hectares coconutfarm. It means thousands of trees are to be cut.
CATEGORY IMPACTS
BIOLOGICAL
Air quality Emissions from construction
vehicles, equipment, and
machinery used for excavation
and construction resulting to
dust and increase in
concentration of vehicle-
related pollutants such as
carbon monoxide, sulphur
oxides, particulate matter,
nitrous oxides, and
hydrocarbons
Biodiversity fauna and flora The proposed site is in a
coconut farm. No areas of
ecological diversity occur
within the project location.
Due to the nature and locality
of the project there is unlikely
to any significant impacts on
biodiversity within the area
during maintenance works
Sources of materials Extraction of materials can
disrupt natural land contours
and vegetation resulting in
accelerated erosion,
disturbance in natural drainage
patterns, ponding and water
logging, and water pollution.
Ecological resources Cutting of trees would affect
terrestrial ecological balance
and affect terrestrial and
aquatic fauna/wildlife.
Deforestation Habitats for animals and other
living organisms can be
damage due to the construction
which will cost loss of lives and
habitats.
Construction waste Trenching will produce
additional amounts of waste
MITIGATION/ENHANCEMENT
PLAN
A biological effect is generally defined
as the response of an organism, a
population, or a community to changes
in its environment (Walker et al.,
2006). We cannot stop this kind of
construction if it was already been
approved by the government but we can
mitigate the impact that it will cause in
the specified location. First of all, with
the said location wherein it is in a
coconut farm, cutting those tress will
not be inevitable but after cutting trees
make sure to plant new trees or plants
around the area after construction so
that it will help the environment again
and make new habitats for animals.
Planning is essential to ensure minimal
losses during the implementation stages
and steps must also be taken later to
ensure that the losses are “replenished.”
This is crucial especially when
development is in the vicinity of a
protected or animal sanctuary, a
forested area, or a catchment area.
Ecological losses should be minimized
and suitable protection put in place for
the conservation of flora and fauna.
Introducing a recycled concrete policy
in construction, this strategy could
serve to reduce the impact in the
environment. While the construction is
ongoing, make sure that the materials
used are not harmful to the environment
and every raw material is approved by
DENR or government facilities which
ensure the safety of our environment
first.

Surface water quality
Temporary work camps
Air emissions and odors
Temporary construction
work camps, stockpile
areas, storage areas, and
disposal areas
Dirty and foul-smelling
surrounding and swampy
areas caused by flooding
coming from the upper land
due to construction
Cultural and heritage sites
Noise and Vibrations
Deforestation
soil. And also accumulation of
debris waste materials and
stockpiling can cause
environmental visual pollution.
Mobilization of settled silt
materials, run-off from
stockpiled materials, and
chemical contamination from
fuels and lubricants during
construction works can
contaminate downstream
surface water quality.
Temporary air and noise
pollution from machine
operation, water pollution from
storage and use of fuels, oils,
solvents, and lubricants.
Air emissions from wastewater
treatment operations may
include hydrogen sulfide,
methane, volatile organic
compounds, gaseous or volatile
chemicals used for disinfection
processes (e.g., chlorine), and
bio-aerosols.
PHYSICAL
Locations may cause Physical impacts include the people and
encroachment/impact either its workers to. Health problems are one
directly or indirectly on of the major problems with regards to
adjacent environments. physical impact of the ongoing
Health problems like fever, construction of the subdivision. As said
flu, and malaria in the above, raw materials used and
other equipment used/ emitted by the
equipments used should not be harmful
to the environment. Also, Installation of
Earthworks or development drainage and bigger canals. the canal
associated with subdivision outlet should not be directed towards
has the potential to modify or the residential areas of the surrounding
damage historic, community. Air, water, climate, soil,
archaeological or cultural sites natural vegetation and landforms and
or landscapes. changes in these factors may affect our
Sensitive receptors (hospitals, daily lives especially in terms of health.
schools, churches) may be If ever there are other places that is
affected temporarily by much more suitable for the construction
increased traffic and related and cannot harm the coconut farm, then
impacts maybe they can change the location for
Disturbance from afterhours the subdivision. Overall there is a high
work. level of awareness and commitment
Construction of buildings may with regard to protecting the
provide shelter for the people environment among contractors and
 who wanted to live in those
areas but the forest will also
degrade.
Clean-up operations, Impacts on social or sensitive
restoration and receptors when post
rehabilitation construction requirements are
not undertaken, e.g. proper
closure of camp, disposal of
solid waste, and restoration of
land after project construction.
Competition with other Nearby water resources may
water resources be adversely affected by the
additional water abstraction.
Traffic Traffic flow will be
disrupted if routes for
delivery of construction
materials and temporary
blockages during
construction activities are
not planned
and coordinated.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC
Social and economic The use of land for different
purposes can cause increased
demand for infrastructure,
community facilities, public
and private transport, and a
change in amenity values or
social coherence.
Health of the served Public health is expected to
population improve with the available
source of potable water.
Noise levels Increase in noise level due to
earth-moving and excavation
equipment, and the
transportation of equipment,
materials, and people.
Operation of heavy equipment
and machines in the night time
can cause nuisance to the
surrounding environment/
people
Temporary construction It may also include the
work camps, stockpile impacts on the people who
areas, storage might lose their homes or
areas, and disposal areas livelihoods due to the project
activities.
Community health and Community hazards which can
safety arise during construction (e.g.,
others involved in the construction
industry. Some have already taken
measures to comply with all regulations
regarding water pollution, noise
control, and dust emissions. In some
cases, additional initiatives have also
been adopted, such as energy
conservation and recycling of materials
(Rodríguez et al. 2007; Tam 2008).
People in lower income or class status
are often relegated to living and
working environments that have a
higher risk for pollution, stress, injury
and other risk factors for disease
outcomes. With the construction of the
subdivision, many lives will be affected
such as people around the
neighbourhood. Depending on the
scope of the problem to be handled and
data availability, socioeconomic impact
assessment may produce different
levels of outcomes that may somehow
affect the decisions- and policies
making processes. Develop and
implement public awareness programs
about the potential environmental
impacts from the construction of the
subdivision is a must. In order to
minimize risks to the neighborhood
from the construction, planning of the
development followed an
environmentally friendly approach by
minimizing cut and fill and maximizing
slope protection measures.
 open trenches, air quality,
noise, falling objects, etc.).
Trenching on concrete roads
using pneumatic drills will
cause noise and air pollution.
Traffic accidents and vehicle
collision with pedestrians
during material and waste
transportation.
Air emissions and odours Odours from treatment
facilities can also be a
nuisance to workers and the
surrounding community.
Health and safety Danger of operations and
maintenance-related injuries.
Safety of workers and general
public must be ensured.
Duration of construction Can cause injuries to the
and operation workers and safety of workers
regarding health and wellness.
Income Impede the access of residents
and customers to nearby
shops. Shops may lose
business temporarily.
Social and cultural Risk of archaeological chance
resources finds. Sites of social/cultural
importance (schools, hospitals,
religious place, tourism sites)
may be disturbed by noise,
dust, vibration, and impeded
access.
Economic development Impediments to residents and
businesses during routine
maintenance.
Temporary work camps This may cause conflict with
(Barracks) residents and problem of waste
disposal and disruptions to
residents.
Wastewater Treated effluent will be
discharged into the receiving
body of water and may also
affect nearby communities/
waterways.