Peacockes Structure
Plan
undertaking an ecological assessment to determine the effects on long-tailed bats in their habitat.
Client:
Sector:
Services:
Hamilton City Council
Public
Ecology, Local Government
Client:
Sector:
Services:
Hamilton City Council
Public
Ecology
Local Government
4Sight co-authored a high-level review report that provided an ecological assessment of the effects of land-use change and how this would impact the long-tailed bat. This report was used to inform the urbanisation of the Peacocke Structure Plan Area (PSPA) in Hamilton.
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The assessment covered the following:
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A summary review and analysis of current scientific understanding of long-tailed bat distribution and habitat requirements and habitat use within, and adjacent to, the PSPA;
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A synopsis of the likely direct and indirect adverse effects of urbanisation on long-tailed bats and their habitats within the PSPA;
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Recommendations for effects management, including measures to avoid, remedy, mitigate and monitor effects, as well as measures to offset or compensate for effects that cannot be avoided, remedied or mitigated; and
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Recommendations for ecological performance standards and habitat protection/enhancement measures to avoid, remedy, mitigate and monitor adverse effects on bats and their habitats.
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The findings of our report were then used to inform Hamilton City Council's planning decisions to guide urban development and policy within the PSPA.