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5361- Kilmainhamwood Compost Facility Extension- EIS 5.5 CONCLUSION In summary the continued operation and the proposed extension of the existing facility will have a positive impact in relation to the socio-economic standing of the surrounding area. This will take the form of retaining and providing direct and indirect jobs. All activities on site will be carried out with regard to strict environmental and safety guidelines. When all mitigation measures are complied with there should be no significant impacts arising from its continued use and proposed extension. It is anticipated that the development will not have a negative impact on the everyday activities and lifestyles of local people and the surrounding environs. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 77 EPA Export 01-06-2010:03:55:54
5361- Kilmainhamwood Compost Facility Extension- EIS 6 FLORA & FAUNA 6.1 INTRODUCTION TOBIN Consulting Engineers have been requested to prepare an Ecological Report for lands at Kilmainhamwood by Thorntons Recycling. This assessment was conducted broadly in accordance with EPA Guidelines on the Information to be contained in Environmental Impact Statements (EPA, 2002) and also in general accordance with the Guidelines for Ecological Impact Assessment in the United Kingdom (Colebourn, K. 2006). A bibliography for this Ecological Assessment is presented in Appendix 6.1. 6.1.1 Methodology This ecological assessment comprised both a desktop study and a field survey. The desk study comprised the following elements: • Identification of all sites designated for nature conservation within 5km of the development site. • Consultation with the National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Eastern Regional Fisheries board. • Review of existing databases with information on the distribution of rare or protected species • Review of Ordnance Survey maps and aerial photography in order to determine broad habitats that occur within the existing site. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. TOBIN Consulting Engineers undertook a site visit to carry out habitat and general mammal assessment on 17 th February, 2009. This field survey assessed habitats within the facility activity area and adjacent areas, see Figure 6.2. The habitat assessment was conducted in accordance with The Heritage Council’s Draft methodology, A Standard Methodology for Habitat Survey and Mapping in Ireland (Natura Environmental Consultants, 2002) and habitats were classified according to The Heritage Council’s A Guide to Habitats in Ireland (Fossitt, 2000). Plant identification and nomenclature principally follows Webb et al. (1996) and Rose (2006). The predominant plant species for each habitat type were recorded in order to accurately determine habitats present on the site. Habitats were rated according to the Site Evaluation Scheme contained in the National Roads Authority’s Guidelines for Assessment of Ecological Impacts of National Road Schemes (National Roads Authority, 2006). Refer to Appendix 6.2 for qualifying criteria. The general mammal survey primarily involved searching the site for evidence/signs of mammals (e.g. tracks, scats, dwellings and occasionally direct sightings). An assessment of the habitats in terms of their importance for mammals was also undertaken. 78 EPA Export 01-06-2010:03:55:54
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