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Baseline studies

1. BASELINE STUDIES Presented By THEOPHILUS JOE ASARE

2. Baseline Studies Baseline studies and scoping are activities that are undertaken at early stage in EIA Scoping refers to the process of identifying from range of potential problem , a number of issues of interest to be addressed by an EIA

3. Definition For B aseline S tudies Refers to collection of background information on the environmental and socioeconomic setting for a proposed development project. By Walsh(1983) it is refer to description of some aspect of physical, biological and social environments which could be affected by the development project under consideration . By Hirsch(1980) it is description of conditions existing at a point in time against which subsequent changes can be detected through monitoring

4. Ways Database Are Collected Collation of existing information New data through field sampling

5. Problem With Baseline S tudies They are undertaken without clearly defined objectives 2. Only reconnaissance-level information is provided

6. Role of B aseline Studies Initial baseline data collection programme would be used to characterise the pre-project state Cause and effects studies would be taken to predict how stated variable would change as a result of project activities. Baseline studies is a strong working relationship between the project planning team and the people responsible for the EIA

7. BASELINE STUDIES FOR HYDROELECTRIC DEVELOPMENT Should the project be approved in the principle Where should the project be built How should the project be designed How should the project be operated

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