Aggregate mining plays an important role in Tonga's development, but it must be managed carefully to avoid long-term damage to agriculture, fisheries and natural ecosystems. This guideline and accompany operational manual aim to ensure that quarrying activities are safe, sustainable and respectful of local communities. These guidelines are designed to support the terrestrial aggregate mining approval process and assist users understand the approval requirements and mining operation safe environmental compliance.Call Number: [EL]ISBN/ISSN: 978-982-04-1522-5,978-982-04-1521-8Physical Description: 100 p. 29 cm.