It will also be updated by fws when listing occurs. While I stated that 80c if CCA and a listing doesnt happen. This is best case scenario IMO but not the most likely. In my last post to
So even if the plant is listed under ESA. BLM with then move the species out of sensitive and into endangered. But what the definition is of requiring operators (ioneer) to avoid "adverse effects" means could be up to interpretation.
Last I looked at the data on Tiehms its only I think sub-population 6 that is within the mine footprint, of which 35% of that subsection at this location will need to be moved. So considering its only one of the sub-populations and then only 35% of this sub-population it then becomes quite complex in regards to whether moving them at this location is "adverse" or not.
My issue with the whole operation isnt with Ioneer but with BLM. If the species was already listed as "sensitive" and was put up for "review" by someone in 1990/1993 why was drilling permitting for Ioneer initially???? Regardless if Donnelly thinks INR did the dodgy and got 2 claim permits instead of 1. Why didnt someone see a "sensitive" species listed on either of the mine/drill claims and look into it. It would have avoided the issue entirely and mountains of paperwork.......
The CBD doesnt care about Tiehm's period...... They may have done so back in 1990/93 (when it was requested to be reviewed - pending it was the CBD) but until Ioneer came along and wanted to drill and construct a mine they havent pushed the matter since. Usually if you care about something you make sure it gets the attention it deserves. Just being realistic here.
The FWS review under various scenarios were also garbage . One of the reasons I say it was garbage is that they expect the population to only increase under one of the scenarios and that was if the species is left to nature. I had the biggest laugh at this joke of a scenario! Science alone record keeping prove this isnt true. The population has decreased steadily since population numbers were reported and thats without any mine presence in the area. Sure Ioneer have been drilling in the area but to date they havent touched any of Tiehms.
A company that can run its business in the area whilst also putting up boundaries, security cameras and attempt propagation and plant growth will be far more effective for species survival than if left to nature..... Scientific evidence over the last few decades supports this and you only need to look at the herbivore event in 2019 to see if left to nature it wont survive.
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