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Botanical Study for the Silimela/Groblersdal Project Silimela/Groblersdal project ___________________________________________________________________________ Basic Assessment report: Botanical study for the Silimela/Groblersdal project Specialist consultant: Dr Wynand Vlok (Pr. Sci. Nat. – 400109/95) 40 Juno Avenue Sterpark, Polokwane, 0787 082 200 5312 Fax: 0866 18 77 44 [email protected] Silimela/Groblersdal project ___________________________________________________________________________ Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................. ii Assumptions and limitations ................................................................................... iv Availability of baseline information: ..................................................................... iv Constraints: ......................................................................................................... iv Bio-physical constraints ...................................................................................... iv Confidentially constraints: ................................................................................... iv Implications for the study ........................................................................................ iv INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 1 Project locality ........................................................................................................ 1 METHODS ................................................................................................................. 2 Desktop study ......................................................................................................... 2 Field survey ............................................................................................................ 2 Vegetation .............................................................................................................. 2 Geology .................................................................................................................. 3 Climate ................................................................................................................... 3 Conservation .......................................................................................................... 3 RESULTS and DISCUSSION .................................................................................... 5 RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................................ 11 Summary .............................................................................................................. 11 REFERENCES ......................................................................................................... 13 Dr. W Vlok (Pr. Sci. Nat. 400109/95) i Silimela/Groblersdal project ___________________________________________________________________________ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report is to discuss the botanical survey conducted for the project and the project consists of the following components: Construction of approximately 14.5 km of a new 132kV power line that will T- off (Farm Vaalfontein 14JS) from the Silimela substation to the existing Groblersdal Substation. The proposed power line will be constructed in the area to the northeast of Groblersdal (Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, Sekhukhune District Municipality of Limpopo Province, South Africa). Addendum 1 is a summary of impacts, mitigation and management actions suggested. Addendum 2 is a list of the red data plant species found in the broader study area. Recommendations From an ecological perspective the proposed route for the new Silimela/Groblersdal power line is viable. The corridor uses the existing servitude and cut through an area with large current impacts, resulting in lowering the need for the clearing of natural vegetation. Permits for cutting, trimming and removal of Sclerocarya birrea must be acquired before clearing of the servitude can commence. A walk down study must be carried out to count and map the protected trees. Soils are highly erodible and care must be taken during construction to lower the risk of accelerated erosion. With careful planning of the construction activity impacts to the sensitive areas (slopes and exposed areas) can be reduced. Ensure no oil or fuel spills occur during construction or installation of transformers. Prevent and rehabilitate erosion. Make sure no wood collection takes place by contractors. Dr. W Vlok (Pr. Sci. Nat. 400109/95) ii Silimela/Groblersdal project ___________________________________________________________________________ Summary The study area investigated had a vegetation cover in a “poor state to fair state” with impacts related to grazing, cultivation, wood collection, settlement development, poor infra-structure maintenance and erosion. From an ecological perspective the proposed corridor for the power line is viable. Minimum clearing for this servitude is needed. Before any clearing or trimming commences, this specialist must accompany Eskom and the contractors to verify trees to be trimmed or cut. Sclerocarya birrea is present and the numbers must be counted and mapped once the final route is pegged (walk down study). Three red book data plant species is recorded for the area (Addendum 2) but the habitats they prefer is not present along the corridor. With regard to biodiversity patterns, little if any impacts will occur. o The vegetation type occurs over a very large area and the narrow corridor for the power line will have no large-scale negative impact on it. o No red data plant species were noted, as their preferred habitat is not present. o Some alien plant infestations were observed on the site or in the near vicinity. Clearing of soil can always lead to some infestations. o The activity will have no real impact on biodiversity processes. The only possible impact can be oil or fuel spillages that can occur during construction or the installation and maintenance of the transformers. It is always suggested that fuel and oil must not be stored on site during the construction phase and that containment dams or berms are constructed around transformers. In addition, a clear plan how to manage accidental spills must be included in the EMP for the site. Dr. W Vlok (Pr. Sci. Nat. 400109/95) iii Silimela/Groblersdal project ___________________________________________________________________________ Assumptions and limitations Availability of baseline information Baseline information about the plant community of the site was obtained from Mucina and Rutherford (2006). For the habitat assessment the relevant 1:50 000 maps were used. The desktop survey provided adequate baseline information for the area and therefore this was not a constraint. Constraints The survey was conducted during daytime only towards the end of the rainy season. All the different habitat types in the study area was investigated and it was therefore possible to complete a rapid survey and obtain information on the botanical community that is present and the site, or that are likely to occur there. Bio-physical constraints Weather conditions during the period were cool with a light wind blowing. The region has received varied rainfall during the summer and the general natural vegetation condition was in a poor to fair condition (some overgrazing was observed). There was no some standing water present along the corridor investigated. This will have obvious implications on the biodiversity that are likely to occur in the area. Nevertheless, the conditions during the survey were suitable for a survey of this nature. Confidentially constraints There were no confidentially constraints. Implications for the study Apart from the prevailing weather conditions at the site, there were no other significant constraints that would negatively impact upon the study. There is sufficient good quality data available in the literature that partially negates the negative effect that the type of survey had on the quality of the assessment. Dr. W Vlok (Pr. Sci. Nat. 400109/95) iv Silimela/Groblersdal project ___________________________________________________________________________ The Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (Regulation 17 of Government Notice No R354 of 2010), requires that certain information is included in specialist reports. The terms of reference, purpose of the report, methodologies, assumptions and limitations, impact assessment and mitigation (where relevant to the scope of work) and summaries of consultations (where applicable) are included within the main report. Other relevant information is set out below: Expertise of author: Working in the field of ecology since 1996 and in specific vegetation related assessments since 2000. Worked in the field of freshwater ecology and wetlands since 2000. Is registered as a Professional Natural Scientist with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (Reg. No. 400109/95). Has been working with plants indigenous to South Africa since 2004. Declaration of independence: BioAssets in an independent consultant and hereby declare that it does not have any financial or other vested interest in the undertaking of the proposed activity, other than remuneration for the work performed in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998). In addition, remuneration for services provided by BioAssets is not subjected to or based on approval of
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