65 EMROP: Waihi North Project WAI-985-000-PLN-LC-0001_Rev0 clean 6.2.3 Accidental injury or mortality to native avifauna. In the event of injuring a native bird during vegetation clearance or construction, the following procedures will be implemented: • Injured native birds will be placed in an appropriate carrying box/ bag (e.g. one that is cool, dark, and material-lined) and immediately transported to a DOC-approved veterinarian for assessment and treatment; • If the species is ‘At Risk or ‘Threatened’, the local DOC office will be contacted within two hours of the event or, if after hours, DOC will be informed through the DOC hotline (0800 362 468). • All injuries or mortalities will be accurately recorded and reported to DOC.
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