1. Land

1.6. Magnitude of Effects

The nature of the effect that is likely to occur, i.e. its magnitude  is determined by considering four separate factors, namely:

  • Size/scale;
  • Geographical extent;
  • Duration;
  • Reversibility

magnitude

The LSA format should take the following form:

  • Executive Summary Description of Proposal
  • Relevant Statutory and Non-Statutory Provisions
  • Existing Landscape
  • Alternatives
  • Landscape and Visual Effects
  • Design and Mitigation Measures

Such a structure addresses the matters that need to be included in an AEE as listed in RMA Schedule 4(1). 

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