B-2 – Area 2 - Assessment of Environmental Effects 73 operation will also be implemented. Collectively this will mean the activities will have a minimal effect on Mataura Stream. With respect to ecology, the activities will result in loss of 250 m of stream length. While the effects on stream ecological values arising from the loss of this stream area are considered to be short term, and low, an offset is being proposed. The offset will deliver a no net loss outcome in stream ecological values. Following rehabilitation of the site the affected tributary will also be rehabilitated. A substantial area of additional riparian enhancement planting is also proposed, along with habitat enhancement at an existing wetland, and extensive terrestrial planting. Collectively this this will result in Area 2 containing, in the long term, significantly improved and enhanced ecological values compared to that at present.
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