Post on 13-Dec-2015
Baseline Data from Survey
• The survey established baseline data on vegetation, Mammals, Birds, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates. – no known protected flora and fauna identified– 28 perennial plant species recorded – 4 species of mammals– 9 species of birds (breeding residents) – 4 species of Reptiles & Amphibians – 45 species of invertebrates
Baseline study Findings
• Biodiversity Compartments
– Mountain slopes and summits– Gravel outwash plain / farming– Wadi beds and plain
Mountain slopes and summits
Gravel outwash plain
Wadi bed & Cliffs
Main production area set back behind front Jebel to reduce visual
impact
BAP - Area 1 Wadi
BAP – Area 2Plain
BAP – Area 3Mountain
Slopes
Biodiversity Action Plan
Local Management 5 year quarry development plan. Local quarry management to review the initial BAP
survey against the 5 year plan, to ensure
compartment areas can be undisturbed.
Reduction or elimination of goat grazing.
The level of goat stocking / grazing is presently having a major impact on
the biodiversity of the site.
Identify compartment areas to eliminate life stock
grazing. Develop ways of securing areas by
perimeter fencing or similar.
Preservation of larger mammals.
To maintain the maximum biodiversity, habitat corridors should be
maintained between the Shawkah quarry site and the mountain ranges
to the east.
No boundary fences will be installed, therefore
allowing natural habitat corridors.
Biodiversity Action Plan
Preservation of areas of natural habitat.
Existing habitats should be left undisturbed so that at least some of
the habitat is preserved.
Define clear compartment areas which can be left
undisturbed.
Preservation of existing native samur (Acacia tortilis) and
sidr (Ziziphus spina christi) trees.
In the natural environment these trees are of high ecological importance, for instance by providing shade for
native wildlife and habitat for native invertebrates.
Identify these species and identify suitable
compartment areas.
The invasive of alien plant species.
Most likely to affect the Shawkah site is mesquite, Prosopis juliflora. This
central American species is highly invasive and has already colonised
areas of the northern Emirates.
Ensure plantation for recreation or cosmetic purposes does
not introduce alien species.
Biodiversity Action Plan
Invertebrates Insects play a crucial role in the maintenance of the food chains and
in pollination of the vegetation.
Insecticide spraying should be avoided.
Archaeological Detailed survey required. Ras Al Khaimah authorities for archaeology should conduct
a survey of the various stone structures to
document these and excavate them if required.
Employee Engagement Environment / Biodiversity ‘Champions’ Positive promotion and monitoring of Biodiversity
compartments will be essential for the success of the BAP. Volunteers to be found with interest in the
subject to assist in actions and monitoring.
BAP Review Review Site BAP BAP review will take place if any developments take place at the Quarry. Should this not occur the next review would
be as indicated.
Case Study – Biodiversity Action Plan Al Futtaim Tarmac Shawkah Quarry
Craig Streak CMIOSHTarmac Middle East
Regional Sustainable Development Manager