Revised Final Environmental Study Report (24 MB) - Gold Canyon ...

Gold Canyon Resources Inc.
Springpole Gold Project
Road Alternatives Assessment
Table 3.1.5 Potential area of Forest units (ha) and percent of total forest unit areas potentially
affected by each road option in the Springpole study area
Option A
Option B
Forest
Unit
Area Lost
(ha)
% Total
Area
Area Lost
(ha)
% Total
Area
UNCL 1.40 0.001 2.25 0.001
BWD 0.23 0.008 1.04 0.037
CMX 5.39 0.009 11.53 0.018
HMX 3.71 0.009 2.26 0.006
OCL 0.00 0.000 0.00 0.000
PJM 0.00 0.000 12.06 0.017
PJP 0.00 0.000 4.15 0.004
POA 2.11 0.013 0.13 0.001
PRW 0.00 0.000 0.00 0.000
SBL 5.30 0.003 25.06 0.015
SBM 3.44 0.004 12.16 0.015
SBP 17.45 0.008 65.49 0.030
SHA 0.00 0.000 0.00 0.000
Migratory Birds
Environmental Effects
There are a number of potential ways that the proposed Project could affect birds (and other
wildlife) including, but not limited to:
• Mortality as a result of construction
• Mortality as a result of vehicle collisions
• Modification of behaviour (e.g. movement)
• Habitat fragmentation and loss
• Displacement due to invasive species
• Increased predation
The principle potential adverse effects of the Project on migratory birds would be those
associated with direct habitat loss as a consequence of vegetation removal. The disturbance of
nesting birds during the nesting season (April 1 st to August15 th ) is also a concern. Table 3.2.1
presents the amount song bird breeding habitat that would be affected by each road corridor
option.
A total of 76 species were detected within the LSA, of which 2 are considered species at risk,
provincially rare, or of special concern (Bald Eagle and Olive-sided fly catcher). The Olive-sided
fly catcher is designated as threatened federally. A monitoring program for Whip-poor-will was