Supporting Technical Assessments

Boffa Miskell Ltd | Waihi North Project | Terrestrial Ecology Values and Effects of the WUG | 22 June 2022 59 The magnitude of effect of noise associated with surface construction and helicopter noise on birds is Negligible given the range of responses provided in Section 6.2.6 and the large extent of unaffected forest available within the boundaries of Coromandel Forest Park. The ecological value of the bird communities is High and the level of effect of noise is Very Low . Effects management Effects management to reduce any residual effects from helicopter activity or surface construction noise on fauna (birds, lizards, frogs) includes: • Undertaking construction over winter (out of breeding / active season) to reduce stress / disturbance to nesting birds, brooding frogs and active lizards.

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