D.3.5.      Interactions with wildlife must not produce adverse effects on the viability of populations in the wild; and any disturbance of natural ecosystems is minimized, rehabilitated, and there is a compensatory contribution to conservation management.

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Tourism activities outside of urban areas frequently interact with plants and animals in the wild. These activities can be passive, such as building construction or trail use, or active, such as hunting and fishing. In all cases, the disturbance created should be minimized and rehabilitated. In addition, compensatory conservation activities should be supported.

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Potential Indicators

•    Number of IUCN Red List and national conservation list species
     with habitats in areas affected by operations by levels of extinction
     risk

•    Habitats protected or restored  by Company, including as part of
     participation in partnership projects (hectares)

•    Protected/high value land use owned or managed by Company
     (hectares, percentage)

•    Percentage of annual budget allocated to restore or rehabilitate
     natural protected areas or biodiversity conservation