Compensation schemes


7.3 Compensation schemes

It may be necessary to take measures to make up for the loss of, or permanent damage to plants, animals, birds and other natural resources through the provision of replacement areas.

Any replacement area should be similar to or, with appropriate management, have the ability to reproduce the ecological functions and conditions of those biological resources that have been lost or damaged.

For example, if a site impacts the nesting habitat of breeding birds it may be necessary to take measures to make up for the loss.

Any replacement area should be similar to or, with appropriate management, have the ability to reproduce the ecological functions and conditions of those biological resources that have been lost or damaged.



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