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The guidelines provide best practices for ecological baseline assessments, which are essential in determining whether or not there are issues of ecological importance for a site or proposed development. The level of detail required for describing and evaluating the ecological baseline will vary depending on the type of assessment being conducted, but should always include a description of the natural environment, human populations, and infrastructure present at the site.
These best practice guidelines present the type and level of detail required for describing and evaluating the ecological baseline of an environmental assessment. These assessments are vital in determining whether or not there are issues of ecological importance for a site or proposed development and are an essential component of the environmental impact assessment process.
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