1.2 SETBACK OR BUFFER (SENSITIVE AND PROTECTED AREAS)
1. Demarcate every corner of the setback/buffer for sensitive or protected areas throughout the development as per the mitigating measure plan in the approved EIA/PMM.
2. Mark the setback or buffer boundary with visible boundary markers made from sturdy materials. Boundary markers that can be used include painted wooden stakes, signboards or PVC pipes.
3. Use different setback or buffer boundary markers from the site boundary marker. For example, use red painted wooden stakes to mark the site boundary and yellow painted wooden stakes to mark the setback or buffer areas boundary. Refer to Figures 3 and 4.
Figure 3: Illustration showing site boundary marking and buffer for a hill site.
Figure 4: Illustration showing site boundary marking and buffer for sensitive or protected areas.
4. Provide setback or buffer width as stated in an EIA/PMM and AEC/MD.
5. Erect a prohibition signboard at the buffer boundary to remind workers not to enter or conduct any activity within the setback or buffer zone area.
6. Notify all workers, including contractors, agents or individual personnel that were appointed to carry out Project activities, on buffer or setback boundary markers used on-site, to avoid damaging, tampering, or relocating the markers. Examples of notification methods include:
a) Clearly state buffer or setback boundary markers in the contract.
b) Erect signboards at setback/buffer boundaries.
c) Conduct periodic awareness training on buffer or setback boundary markers used on-site.
d) Display buffer or setback boundary markers used on-site, on the notice board.
7. EO to inspect and monitor buffer or setback boundary markers at the site to ensure markers remain in its initial position. Conduct maintenance or repair where necessary.