Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project

Annex 8-1Project Activity/Impact SourceEnvironmental Impactsprotect soil erosion and overallkeep the environment veryfriendly to human-living. As suchdamage to flora has wide range ofadverse environmental impacts.Mitigation Measures/ Management Guidelinesvegetations.Get approval from supervision consultant for clearance of vegetation.Make selective and careful pruning of trees where possible to reduce need of treeremoval.Control noxious weeds by disposing of at designated dump site or burn on site.Clear only the vegetation that needs to be cleared in accordance with the plans. Thesemeasures are applicable to both the construction areas as well as to any associatedactivities such as sites for stockpiles, disposal of fill and construction of diversion roads,etc.Do not burn off cleared vegetation – where feasible, chip or mulch and reuse it for therehabilitation of affected areas, temporary access tracks or landscaping. Mulch provides aseed source, can limit embankment erosion, retains soil moisture and nutrients, andencourages re-growth and protection from weeds.Return topsoil and mulched vegetation (in areas of native vegetation) to approximately thesame area of the roadside it came from.Avoid work within the drip-line of trees to prevent damage to the tree roots and compactingthe soil.Minimize the length of time the ground is exposed or excavation left open by clearing andre-vegetate the area at the earliest practically possible.Ensure excavation works occur progressively and re-vegetation done at the earliestProvide adequate knowledge to the workers regarding nature protection and the need ofavoid felling trees during constructionSupply appropriate fuel in the work caps to prevent fuel wood collectionECP 13: Protection of FaunaProject Activity/Impact SourceConstructionactivitiesEnvironmental ImpactsThe location of constructionactivities can result in the loss ofwild life habitat and habitatMitigation Measures/ Management GuidelinesThe Contractor shall Limit the construction works within the designated sites allocated to the contractors check the site for animals trapped in, or in danger from site works and use a qualifiedPadma Multipurpose Bridge Design ProjectFinal Report (Environmental Action Plan)Environmental Impact Assessment Report A8-15June 7, 2010