B-5 – Area 5 - Assessment of Environmental Effects 155 loss of riparian margins and instream habitats associated with the loss of the headwater gully will be offset through enhancement plantings in an alternative length of stream;61 and for the reasons set out with respect to Policy 6 of the NPSFM (Section 7.4.1.2 of this AEE), the values of the Gladstone Wetland will be protected and will not be adversely affected by works within Area 5. Overall, activities within Area 5 will therefore continue to support the healthy and functioning state and range of ecosystem types, in accordance with Objective 3.19 and the associated policies. 7.5.1.6 Landscape, natural character and amenity Objectives 3.21 and 3.22 of the RPS relate to the management outcomes expected for landscapes, natural character and amenity. They seek: the maintenance or enhancement of the qualities and characteristics of areas and features valued for their contribution to amenity;62 and the protection of the natural character of wetlands, lakes and rivers and their margins from the adverse effects of inappropriate use and development.63 The associated policies direct that activities within wetlands, rivers and their margin64 are appropriate in relation to their level of natural characters and that amenity values are identified, maintained and enhanced.65 In accordance with these key themes: Area 5 is not located near any identified landscapes, features or amenity areas in the RPS, WRC or the HDP;66 The functional necessity of the GOP being located in this area is described with respect to Policy 7 of the NPSFM;67 As described in Section 5.2 of this AEE, the GOP is located within a modified rural area where human elements and influences are dominant. Ecological mitigation associated with the removal of the headwater gully and associated areas of planted riparian vegetation will offset the habitat loss before works commence. Rehabilitation 61 Policy 11.1, Waikato Regional Policy Statement. 62 Objective 3.21, Waikato Regional Policy Statement. 63 Objective 3.22, Waikato Regional Policy Statement. 64 Policy 12.2, Waikato Regional Policy Statement. 65 Policy 12.3, Waikato Regional Policy Statement. 66 Policy 12.2(a), Waikato Regional Policy Statement. 67 Policy 12.2(e), Waikato Regional Policy Statement.
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