Approved Plans OPW20/145.06

                         frogs, geckoes, nocturnal snakes, nocturnal birds and insects. Spotlighting is usually done in
                         transects across the site, while walking or driving. When conducting nocturnal surveys with the
                         use of a spotlight please follow the below procedure:

                          •   Avoid prolonged exposure to the light (i.e. longer than 2 minutes)
                          • When practical, use a red filter or, preferably, a dimmer switch to reduce light intensity for
                              prolonged observations once the animal has been located.


                         Amphibian Survey
                         Systematically designed active searches should be conducted nocturnally for frogs and frog calls
                         within the site area, in addition suitable habitat such as streams, wetlands and other water
                         bodies should be targeted. This survey requires experienced observers and the following needs
                         to be recorded the length and type of area surveyed, time spent conducting the survey and the
                         weather conditions. Avoid disturbing breeding sites or having any chemicals on your hands when
                         handling amphibians. Follow all the recommendations in the Hygiene protocol for handling
                         amphibians and avoid handling animals where possible or minimise the time spent handling any
                         animal. All animals are to be returned to the exact location it was captured from, all animals are
                         to be released as soon as they have been identified.



                         Swamp Crayfish Survey
                         Swamp Crayfish Surveys need to be conducted where Swamp Crayfish Habitat is being disturbed.
                         Surveys are to be conducted prior to disturbance activities commencing. Surveys are to include
                         trapping, using a burrow scope to inspect each burrow, excavating.




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