Nimba Western Area Iron Ore Deposits Liberia Environmental Baseline Studies Volume 5 References and Bibliography FEBRUARY 2010 Published in collaboration between the Environmental Protection Agency, Government of Liberia www.epa.gov.lr and ArcelorMittal Liberia Ltd. P.O. Box 1275 Tubman Blvd at 15th Street Sinkor, Monrovia Liberia T +231 77 018 056 F +231 77 008 264 www.arcelormittal.com Nimba Western Area Iron Ore Deposits, Liberia Environmental Baseline Studies Volume 5 – References and Bibliography Environmental Baseline Studies of the Nimba Western Area Iron Ore Deposits Volume 1: Terrain and Soils Volume 2: Hydrology Volume 3: Flora and Fauna Volume 4: Communities Volume 5: References and Bibliography About this series of documents Under a Minerals Development Agreement, the Government of Liberia has granted ArcelorMittal a concession to develop iron ore mines in Northern Nimba County. This will involve the re-opening of a mine previously operated by LAMCO at Mount Tokadeh, and the initiation of new mines at Mounts Gangra and Yuelliton. It is ArcelorMittal’s policy to abide by all environmental legislation and to adopt high standards of corporate responsibility in work that may affect neighbouring communities and other stakeholders. In fulfilling this policy during the planning of mining in the Nimba Western Area Deposits, the company has commissioned major environmental studies. These have generated baseline information on the existing environmental conditions, that may be of significant value to Liberian society. Although these studies are still continuing, the company considers it valid to make the initial data available for public use. This series of volumes is therefore published in consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia. All bona fide organisations working towards the development and general betterment of Liberian society and environment are welcome to use this information. Disclaimer The environmental data presented in this document originated in baseline studies undertaken for ArcelorMittal Liberia by W. S. Atkins International Limited at different times between 2005 and 2009. The subsequent interpretation and use of the baseline information does not imply any responsibility or recommendation made by either organisation. © ArcelorMittal 2010 February 2010 Page 2 of 40 Nimba Western Area Iron Ore Deposits, Liberia Environmental Baseline Studies Volume 5 – References and Bibliography Contents 1. USER NOTE .............................................................................................................................. 4 2. MAIN STUDY REFERENCES ................................................................................................... 4 3. BIBLIOGRAPHY OF ECOLOGICAL STUDIES ...................................................................... 13 3.1 General bibliography ................................................................................................................ 13 3.2 Natural habitats ........................................................................................................................ 19 3.3 Aquatic habitats ........................................................................................................................ 21 3.4 Botany ...................................................................................................................................... 23 3.5 Small mammals ........................................................................................................................ 26 3.6 Large mammals ....................................................................................................................... 27 3.7 Primates ................................................................................................................................... 29 3.8 Birds ......................................................................................................................................... 31 3.9 Fishes ....................................................................................................................................... 33 3.10 Amphibians and reptiles ........................................................................................................... 34 3.11 Crustaceans ............................................................................................................................. 36 3.12 Molluscs ................................................................................................................................... 36 3.13 Ants and termites ..................................................................................................................... 37 3.14 Butterflies and moths ............................................................................................................... 38 3.15 Bio-monitoring .......................................................................................................................... 38 4. REFERENCES FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC STUDIES ............................................................. 39 4.1 Agriculture and land tenure study ............................................................................................ 39 4.2 Socio-economic baseline surveys ............................................................................................ 40 February 2010 Page 3 of 40 Nimba Western Area Iron Ore Deposits, Liberia Environmental Baseline Studies Volume 5 – References and Bibliography 1. USER NOTE This list is not annotated or ordered. The main list, in Section 2, provides the full list of references from the source documents for Volumes 1 to 4 of this series. The subsequent sections provide a bibliography of sources for ecological and social development work in Liberia, the West African region and similar environments. There is overlap between these lists, but they are ordered by subject. 2. MAIN STUDY REFERENCES Afrique Nature (2008) Inventaire préliminaire de la diversité biologique du versant guinéen des Monts Nimba (saison sèche). Rapport de Mission Provisoire , Afrique Nature/SMFG Collaborative Research Grant Agreement. Afrique Nature (2009) Nimba County (Liberia) Biodiversity Preliminary Assessment – BIOPA, June 2008 and January 2009. Final Report for Atkins and ArcelorMittal. ArcelorMittal Liberia Limited (2007). Western Area Deposits Tokadeh Drilling Programme 2007-8: Project Brief . Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency of the Republic of Liberia in December 2007. ArcelorMittal Liberia Limited (2008a) Western Area Deposits Refurbishment of Buchanan to Yekepa Railway and associated service and access roads, 2008-09 Project Brief. Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency of the Republic of Liberia in March 2008 . ArcelorMittal Liberia Limited (2008b) Western Area Deposits Project Phase 1: 2009-11 Iron Ore Mining at Tokadeh, Gangra and Yuelliton Mountains, Transportation of Iron Ore for Export via Buchanan Port Project Brief. Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency of the Republic of Liberia in accordance with the 2002 Environment Protection and Management Act in June 2008 . ArcelorMittal Liberia Limited (2008c) Western Area Iron Ore Deposits, Nimba County, Exploratory Drilling at Gangra and Yuelliton Mountains, 2008-9 Project Brief. Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency of the Republic of Liberia in August 2008 . ArcelorMittal Liberia Limited (2008d) Nimba Iron Ore Deposits, Liberia Phase 1 EIA Scoping Report: Iron Ore Mining at Tokadeh, Gangra and Yuelliton Mountains and Transportation of Ore for Export via Buchanan. Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency of the Republic of Liberia in October 2008 . ArcelorMittal Liberia Limited (2008e) Corporate Responsibility Action Plan October 2008 to December 2009 . Atkins (2005a). Feasibility Study for the Western Areas Deposits, for Mittal Steel , Epsom: W S Atkins International Ltd. Atkins (2005b). Environmental Study, Feasibility Stage, for the Western Area Deposits, for Mittal Steel , Epsom: W S Atkins International Ltd. Atkins (2006) ATRISKsoil on line subscription service. Unpublished. February 2010 Page 4 of 40 Nimba Western Area Iron Ore Deposits, Liberia Environmental Baseline Studies Volume 5 – References and Bibliography Bas Koenen, H.N. (1984). The LAMCO Railroad, Liberia, West Africa. Unpublished Document, Yekepa, Liberia.. BBOP (undated) Principles on Biodiversity Offsets Supported by the BBOP Advisory Committee. Available at: http://www.forest- trends.org/biodiversityoffsetprogram/guidelines/principles.pdf [Accessed June, 2009] BCMEM (1998) Policy for Metal Leaching and Acid Rock Drainage at Mine Sites in British Columbia , Victoria, BC: Ministry of Energy and Mines and Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks. Berge, J.W. (1966). Genetical aspects of the Nimba Iron Ores. Geological Society of Liberia Bulletin 3: 28-47. Berge, J.W. (1968). A proposed structural and stratigraphic interpretation of the Nimba- Gbahm Ridge area, Liberia. Geological, Mining, and Metallurgical Society of Liberia Bulletin 3: 28-47. Berge, J.W. (1974). Geology, Geochemistry, and Origin of the Nimba Itabirite and Associated Rocks, Nimba County, Liberia. Economic Geology 69 : 80-92. Berge, J.W., Johansson. K and Jack, J. (1977). Geology and Origin of the Hematite Ores of the Nimba Range, Liberia. Economic Geology 72 : 582-607. Beven, K.J. (2001) Rainfall-Run-off Modelling: The Primer Book. Published by John Wiley and Sons. Birdlife International (undated) African Important