Site-specific Assessments of Environmental Effects

B-1 - Area 1, Coromandel Forest Park – Assessment of Environmental Effects 128 The activities within Area 1 are therefore being managed such that the soil and water protection function of the zone is protected; and162 Section 5.10 of the AEE describes the recreational uses of CFP as being predominantly for tramping and hunting. The presence and operation of the ventilation shafts is unlikely to change the frequency of these recreation activities.163 Activities within Area 1 will be managed such that the biological diversity and outstanding landscape character values and the soil and water protection function of the zone are protected and enhanced; the scientific, educational, historic, cultural, recreational and amenity values of the zone are appropriately taken into account; investigation of the mineral resource is undertaken in a manner that is consistent with other objectives and policies of the zone; and the adverse effects of the proposed mining activities are avoided, remedied or mitigated. 7.6.2.2 Indigenous Biodiversity and Significant Natural Areas The objectives and associated policies in Section 6.2 of the HDP seek the following outcomes: The protection of significant natural areas for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing their intrinsic, cultural and amenity values;164 The maintenance and enhancement of the life supporting capacity of ecosystems, the mauri of natural resources and the extent and representativeness of indigenous biodiversity; and165 The promotion of greater public awareness, support for and involvement in the protection and enhancement of significant indigenous vegetation and significant habitats of indigenous fauna.166 CFP is a Significant Natural Area. The evaluation with respect to Section 7.5.1.3 of the RPS is relevant to this evaluation insofar as it relates to maintenance and enhancement of the life supporting capacity of ecosystems and the representativeness of indigenous biodiversity. With respect to the remaining outcomes: 162 Objective 2, Section 5.2 of the Hauraki District Plan. 163 Objective 3, Section 5.2 of the Hauraki District Plan. 164 Objective 1, Section 6.2 of the Hauraki District Plan. 165 Objective 2, Section 6.2 of the Hauraki District Plan. 166 Objective 3, Section 6.2 of the Hauraki District Plan.

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