ISSUE B: BIODIVERSITY AND HERITAGE RISK

B.1. Would the project pass through or near areas of high conservation value (including designated protected area, public forest, marine park, a scientific reserve, wildlife sanctuary, key biodiversity area)?

B.2. Is there a national or sub-national biodiversity conservation strategy in place for the location in which the project is proposed?

B.3. Would the project pass through or near a cultural heritage area, an archaeological area or an area of historical significance?

B.4. Is there a national or sub-national cultural heritage strategy in place for the location in which the project is proposed?

B.5. Has consideration been given to the proximity of an area identified in B.1 or B.3 in the identification of the proposed project?

B.6. Has consideration been given to strategies identified in B.2 or B.4 in the identification of the proposed project?

B.7. Has avoidance of potential impacts on biodiversity and cultural heritage been a consideration in identification of the proposed project?

B.8. Has the project developed a biodiversity protection plan to ensure protection of animals and plants during construction?

B.9. If there are migratory species, has the design of the project taken into consideration ways to avoid impacts on these animals?

B.10. Has the cost of the designs to avoid impacts of migratory animals been included in any feasibility study?

B.11. Have the proposed avoidance or mitigation measures for animals considered the impacts of climate change over the lifetime of the project?