Sunday, Feb 23, 2014 at 11:24
..yeah, there'd very likely be unsubscribed species of invertebrates in your backyard. The main issue with the ones found at potential
mine sites is if they are Short Range Endemics's (SRE's) i.e. if they have a small distribution, not so much that they are "new" species.
Typically it has to be demonstrated that any SRE's identified within the bounds of a mines impact area are also present in the wider area, so that they will persist (as a species) despite part of their habitat being removed/altered. This is, generally speaking, not that hard as mines have small footprints, much smaller than the total distribution of most species, but can involve considerable field work.
You can download the WA EPA Guidance statement for the sampling and assessment of SRE invertebrate fauna
HERE (PDF download) if you want more information on the subject. There is also other guidance statements specifically related to sampling efforts and methodologies for subterranean fauna.
Cheers
Greg
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