Expert witness report on the adequacy of vegetative rehabilitation measures proposed in connection with a proposed quarry extension.

Client: Private
Scope:
Evaluation of the adequacy of proposed quarry rehabilitation measures including:
- species selection
- proposed rehabilitated soil depth
- plant water availability to meet rehabilitation objectives
- participation in pro-court expert witness review meetings
Benefit to Client:
The clients objected to inadequacy of proposed quarry rehabilitation measures, and questioned their capacity to achieve stated objectives. This was supported by analysis of the proposed measures. Preparation of a comprehensive and scientifically backed assessment of minimum rehabilitation requirements, requiring substantially increased investment in rehabilitation measures, was accepted by the quarry proponents as irrefutable with no objection, avoiding the need for court proceedings.
Market Sector: Municipal and Urban
Capabilities:
- Mine site, tailings dam and degraded land rehabilitation
- General land, water and vegetation technical services
- Project commercial services
Location: NSW
Year: 2002