Site-specific Assessments of Environmental Effects

B-1 - Area 1, Coromandel Forest Park – Assessment of Environmental Effects 33 Condition Explanation Tunnel within Area 1, a copy of the Biodiversity Project Plan shall be provided to the Councils. The Biodiversity Project Plan must specify: a. The name and vision for the Biodiversity Project; b. The delivery mechanism for the Biodiversity Project (e.g. charitable company or trust, NZ National Parks and Conservation Foundation or other vehicle); c. The specific management and enhancement objectives for the Project; d. The detailed programme of activity for the first 5 years from the activities authorised by this consent; e. Any land access arrangements with the Department of Conservation which are required to implement the Project Plan; f. Measurable and time bound performance targets for effectively reducing pest species; g. Methods of outcome monitoring for pest and native species to determine programme effectiveness; and h. The reporting and review process for the programme. in partnership with the Biodiversity Project Group. As is outlined above these activities are funded by the Biodiversity Project Fund. The requirement to complete the initial Biodiversity Project Plan within 36 months of commencing construction of the Dual Tunnel means it will be ready for implementation before the Consent Holder commences mining of ore. C17 The Consent Holder must implement the Biodiversity Project Plan in partnership with the Biodiversity Project Group and shall report on progress within the Annual Report required by Condition C19. C18 The Biodiversity Project Plan may be reviewed and updated at any time by the Consent Holder, in consultation with the Biodiversity Project Group. The Consent Holder must ensure the Councils are provided with the current version of the Biodiversity Project Plan within four weeks of any update being agreed by the Group. Reporting C19 The Consent Holder shall provide an annual report to the Councils by 30 June each year which reports on: a. The activities of the Biodiversity Project Group b. The development of the Biodiversity Project Plan; These conditions specify the requirements for OGNZL to report on progress in delivering the Biodiversity Project Plan.

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