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HS&E MAP practice question: Wildlife and protected sites (1 of 4)
E. Environment A free question from our original HS&E MAP practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.
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Your project may affect a protected area near the site.
Who is responsible for finding this out?
Choose one answer.
- AA. The local wildlife group
- BB. Nobody, as protected sites are always fenced off
- CC. Your neighbours, if they notice anything
- DD. You, as the developer
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Answer: D
- A. Wrong: Wrong. The responsibility is yours.
- B. Wrong: Wrong. Many protected sites are not fenced.
- C. Wrong: Wrong. You must find out yourself.
- D. Right: Right. GOV.UK says you are responsible for finding out if your development is likely to affect a protected area or site.
Explanation
Developers must find out whether their work could affect protected sites or species, before work starts.
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