Goukamma Nature Reserve GANZVLEI 208 PORTION 26 (Portion of Portion 24) T14585/1980 3503/78 AL-2BA-3596 AL-2BBA-6405 AL-2BBC-6407 Provincial Nature Reserve Goukamma Nature Reserve GANZVLEI 208 PORTION 27 (Portion of Portion 2) T2637/1980 3504/78 AL-2BBA-6405 Provincial Nature Reserve Goukamma Nature Reserve BUFFALO BAY FOREST RESERVE 211 REMAINING EXTENT DUMDUM - UNREGISTERED STATE LAND AL-2BBC-6407 Provincial Nature Reserve Goukamma Nature Reserve WALKER'S POINT 215 REMAINING EXTENT G11/1947 4693/46 AL-2BD-3598 Provincial Nature Reserve Goukamma Nature Reserve ADMIRALITY RESERVE 0/1 Provincial Nature Reserve Buffalo Valley Contract Nature Reserve WELTEVREDE 214 PORTION 1 (Remainder) T93237/1995 Contract Nature Reserve being managed by CapeNature Buffalo Valley Contract Nature Reserve WELTEVREDE 214 PORTION 2 (Portion of Portion 1) T93237/1995 Contract Nature Reserve being managed by CapeNature
either in pristine condition, healthy, critical or unknown. The majority of marine species were in a healthy condition, 12 were listed as pristine and six critical condition. Table 3.2: The status of species or species groups in the Goukamma MPA (Atwood et al. 1997). Species Scientific name/Family name Pristine Healthy Critical Unknown Southern right whale Eubalaena australis X Humpback whale Megaptera novaeangliae X Humpback dolphin Sousa chinensis X Common dolphin Delphinus delphis X Bottlenose dolphin Tursiops truncatus X Cape clawless otter Aonyx capensis X Cape fur seal Arctocephalus pusillus X Whitebreasted cormorant Whitebreasted cormorant X African black oystercatcher Haematopus moquini X Belman Umbrina robinsoni X Bronze bream Pachymetopon grande X Elf/shad Pomatomus saltatrix X Galjoen Dischistius capensis X Kob Argyrosomus inodorus X Musselcracker Sparodon durbanensis X Poenskop Cymatoceps nasutus X Red steenbras Petrus rupestris X Seventyfour Polysteganus undulosus X Stumpnoses Sparidae X White steenbras Lithognathus lithognathus X Serranidae Serranidae X Carangidae Carangidae X Shallow reef sparids X Deep reef sparids X Bronze whaler Carcharhinus brachyurus X Great white shark Carcharodon carcharias X Hammerhead shark Sphyrna zygaena X Mako shark Isurus spp. X Ragged tooth shark Carcharias taurus X Sand/guitar sharks Rhinobatos spp. X Skates Rajidae X Smooth hounds Mustelus mustelus X Soupfin sharks Galeorhinus galeus X Spotted gulley shark Triakis megalopterus X Black/brown mussels Choromytilus meridionalis / Perna perna X Chitons X Cowrie Cypraea spp. X Cuttlefish Sepia sp. X Alikreukel Turbo sarmaticus X Limpets X Octopus Octopus spp. X Periwinkles Littorinids X Plough shells Bullia spp. X Rock oysters Striostrea margaritacea X Scallop Pecten sulcicostatus X
Table 3.9: Fish species of conservation concern that occur in the Goukamma Nature Reserve Complex. Species Common Name IUCN Category (IUCN 2011) List of Threatened and Protected Species issued in terms of NEMA: Biodiversity Act (2004), Notice 151 of 2007 Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998) SA Marine Linefish Species Profiles (Mann 2013) where Status is underexploited, optimally exploited, overexploited or collapsed (see Griffiths et al. 1999 for definition). Prioritising species for research, conservation and management according to Lamberth and Joubert (2014). Weighting out of 100 for Southern Cape species. Carcharodon carcharias Great white shark Vulnerable A2cd+3cd Protected Prohibited species Unknown Not assessed Lithognathus lithognathus White steenbras Lower risk / conservation dependant Protected No-sale recreational species >25% collapsed 32 Epinephelus andersonii Catface rockcod Near threatened Vulnerable Commercially exploitable species 40-50% optimally exploited Not assessed Pomatomus saltatrix Elf/Shad/Bluefish/Tailor Not assessed None Commercially exploitable species 25-40% overexploited 100 Dichistius capensis Galjoen/Damba Not assessed None No-sale recreational species >25% collapsed 95 Seriola lalandi Yellowtail/Geelstert Not assessed None Commercially exploitable species 40-50% optimally exploited 54 Atractoscion aequidens Geelbek/Cape salmon Awaiting publication None Commercially exploitable species >25% collapsed 52 Argyrosomus inodorus Sliver kob Awaiting publication None Commercially exploitable species >25% collapsed 50 Thyrsites atun Snoek Not assessed None Commercially exploitable species 40-50% optimally exploited 26 Argyrozona argyrozona Carpenter/Silverfish Awaiting publication None Commercially exploitable species 25-40% overexploited 16 Diplodus sargus Blacktail Awaiting publication None No-sale recreational species Not assessed 14
Chrysoblephus laticeps Red Roman Awaiting publication None Commercially exploitable species 40-50% optimally exploited 12 Pachymetopon blochii Hottentot Awaiting publication None Commercially exploitable species 40-50% optimally exploited 11 Sarpa salpa Strepie/Karranteen Awaiting publication None Commercially exploitable species >50% underexploited 8 Galeorhinus galeus Soupfin shark Vulnerable None Not listed 40-50% optimally exploited 8 Sparodon durbanensis White musselcracker Awaiting publication None No-sale recreational species Not assessed 7 Umbrina robinsonii Belman/Tasselfish Awaiting publication None No-sale recreational species >25% collapsed 7 Carcharhinus brachyurus Bronze whaler Near threatened None Not listed Not assessed 7 Rhabdosargus globiceps White stumpnose Awaiting publication None Commercially exploitable species >25% collapsed 6 Liza richardsonii Harder/southern mullet Not assessed None Commercially exploitable species 25-40% overexploited 6 Rhinobatos annulatus Lesser sandshark Least concern None Not listed Not assessed 6 Galeichthyes feliceps White seacatfish Not assessed None Not listed 25-40% overexploited 5 Galeichthys ater Black seacatfish Not assessed None Not listed >50% underexploited 5 Mustelus mustelus Blackspotted smoothhound Vulnerable None Not listed 40-50% optimally exploited 5 Diplodus Zebra Awaiting None No-sale recreational species Not assessed 4
cervinus publication Triakis megalopterus Spotted gullyshark Near threatened None No-sale recreational species Not assessed 4 Pomadasys olivaceum Piggy Not assessed None Commercially exploitable species 40-50% optimally exploited 3 Spondyliosoma emarginatum Steentjie Awaiting publication None Commercially exploitable species Not assessed 3 Petrus rupestris Red steenbras Awaiting publication None Prohibited species >25% collapsed 3 Scomber japonicus Chub mackerel Least concern None Commercially exploitable species 25-40% overexploited 2 Callorhinchus capensis St Joseph shark Least concern None Not listed Not assessed Not assessed Caranx sexfasciatus Bigeye kingfish Least concern None No-sale recreational species Unknown Not assessed Lichia amia Garrick/leervis Not assessed None No-sale recreational species >25% collapsed Trachinotus africanus Southern pompano Not assessed None No-sale recreational species Not assessed Not assessed Carcharhinus leucas Zambezi shark Near threatened None Not listed Not assessed Not assessed Chirodactylus grandis Bank steenbras Not assessed None Not listed Not assessed Not assessed Dasyatis chrysonota Blue stingray Least concern None Not listed Not assessed Not assessed Gymnura natalensis Diamond ray Data deficient None Not listed Not assessed Not assessed
Argyrosomus japonicus Dusky kob Vulnerable None Commercially exploitable species >25% collapsed ? 17 (Argyrosomus spp.1 above) Poroderma africanum Pyjama shark Near threatened None No-sale recreational species Not assessed Not assessed Poroderma pantherium Leopard catshark Data deficient None No-sale recreational species Not assessed Not assessed Epinephelus marginatus Yellowbelly rockcod Endangered None Commercially exploitable species 25-40% overexploited Not assessed Acanthopagrus vagus Riverbream Awaiting publication None No-sale recreational species >25% collapsed Not assessed Argyrops spinifer King soldierbream Awaiting publication None Not listed Not assessed Not assessed Boopsoidea inornata Fransmadam Awaiting publication None Commercially exploitable species Not assessed Not assessed Cheimerius nufar Santer Awaiting publication None Commercially exploitable species Optimally exploited Not assessed Chrysoblephus cristiceps Dageraad Awaiting publication None Commercially exploitable species >25% collapsed Not assessed Chrysoblephus gibbiceps Red stumpnose Awaiting publication None Commercially exploitable species Not assessed, estimated at 1-5% of historical values Not assessed Cymatoceps nasutus Black musselcracker Awaiting publication None Commercially exploitable species Not assessed, estimated at ~20% of historical values Not assessed Gymnocrotaphus curvidens John Brown Awaiting publication None No-sale recreational species Not assessed Not assessed Lithognathus mormyrus Sand steenbras Awaiting publication None Not listed Not assessed Not assessed
Pachymetopon aeneum Blue Hottentot Awaiting publication None Commercially exploitable species Not assessed Not assessed Pachymetopon grande Bronze bream Awaiting publication None No-sale recreational species Not assessed Not assessed Pagellus natalensis Sand soldier Awaiting publication None Not listed Not assessed Not assessed Polysteganus undulosus Seventy four Awaiting publication None Prohibited species >25% collapsed Not assessed Pterogymnus laniarius Panga Awaiting publication None Not listed >50% underexploited Not assessed Rhabdosargus holubi Cape stumpnose Awaiting publication None No-sale recreational species Not assessed Not assessed Rhabdosargus sarba Natal stumpnose Awaiting publication None No-sale recreational species 25-40% overexploited Not assessed Sphyraena jello Pickhandle barracuda Not assessed None Not listed Not assessed Not assessed Sphyrna zygaena Smooth hammerhead Vulnerable None Not listed Not assessed Not assessed
Table 3.11: Register and details of all buildings and structures on the Goukamma Nature Reserve Complex. NO TO CENTER ASPECT TYPE DATE ROOF TYPE FLOOR AREA MOST RESERVE GOU4 Tourism officer HQ Student accom 1930 Wood 48 2008 2010 Poor woodhouse GOU6 null HQ Store room 1969 Wood 50 2007 2010 Good D store GOU8 null HQ Pack room 1961 Asbestos 10 2008 2011 Reasonable Landcruiser store null HQ Visitor centre 1930 Wood Iron 40 2008 2010 Reasonable Information Centre null HQ Toilet block 1961 Brick Tile 20 2006 2011 Reasonable Gate toilet null HQ Toilet block 1961 Brick Tile 20 2008 2011 Reasonable Info centre toilet null HQ Store & garage 1961 Brick 150 ? 2009 Reasonable Lorry store null HQ Gatehouse 2007 Wood 6 Never 2009 Good Gatehouse null 1 Nat.Cons. house 1935 Brick 200 2008 none Reasonable G1 null 1 Office, ablution, store 1968 Wood 50 2004? none Good Groenvlei office null 1 Workshop, garage, store 1966 Wood/Iron Iron 60 2002 2008 Good Groenvlei workshop NMMU 1 Student accom 1968 Wood/Iron Iron 50 2008 Reasonable Student quarters NMMU 1 Student accom 1968 Wood/Iron Iron 50 2008 2009 Reasonable Student quarters NMMU 1 Ablution 2009 Wood/fibre cement Iron 18 Never none Good Student quarters ablution Tourism 1 B/camp sleeping 1993 Wood Thatch 32 1997 2009 Reasonable Bushcamp top quarters
No analysis of view sheds or visual sensitivity could be performed due to time constraints. The visual sensitivity of the reserve should be considered as high throughout unless specifically demonstrated otherwise by proper analysis. Physical and biodiversity sensitivities that were included in the analysis are as per the table below (Table 5.1). Table 5.1: Summary overview of physical and biodiversity components used in the sensitivity analysis of Goukamma Nature Reserve Complex (terrestrial section; see Figure 5.2). Component Category Dataset Criteria Sensitivity score Physical Slope (degrees) Slope calculated from 5 m resolution DEM (courtesy Centre for Geographical Analysis, Stellenbosch University) > 30° Effectively off-limits for infrastructure development due to extreme risk of erosion and instability, or extreme engineering mitigation and associated construction costs required. Highest sensitivity 5 5°-30° The Wankoe Formation consisting largely of ancient dunes combined with the slope lends this geological feature to be considered more sensitive than in other areas. Strongly avoid for infrastructure development – cut and fill or other difficult and expensive construction method required. Appropriate engineering mitigation essential to prevent erosion and slope instability. Highest initial and on-going cost due to slope stabilisation and erosion management required. High sensitivity 4 0°-5° Preferred areas for any built infrastructure, lowest risk of erosion or instability, lowest construction and on-going maintenance costs. Lowest sensitivity 1 Substrate Vlok et al. (2008) vegetation map Mobile sands (e.g. drift sands) and beaches, and other loose sands corresponding to unstable, erosion-prone or mobile substrates are identified as sensitive features. Highest sensitivity 5 Flood risk (Hydrological) Areas at or below 5 m above sea level 5 m resolution DEM (courtesy Centre for Geographical Analysis, Stellenbosch University Highest sensitivity 5 Depressions Mapped by reserve staff (these need to be updated and verified in the field) Highest sensitivity 5 Within 200 m of a depression High sensitivity 4 Biodiversity Rivers 1: 50 000 NGI Rivers Within 200 m of perennial river Highest sensitivity 5 Within 100 m of non-perennial river Highest sensitivity 5 Wetlands NFEPA Wetland Highest sensitivity 5 Within 200 m of wetlands High sensitivity 4 Vegetation status (Conservation GRI vegetation map (Vlok et Critical (Sedgefield Sandplain Fynbos) Highest sensitivity 5 Endangered (Hartenbos Primary Dune, Groot Brak High 4
status of GRI vegetation units (Holness et al. 2010; Vromans et al. 2010) al. 2008) River and floodplain) sensitivity Vulnerable (Groenvlei Coastal Forest, Wilderness Forest-Thicket) Moderate sensitivity 3 Least threatened (Sedgefield Thicket-Fynbos, Kleinkrantz Drift Sands, Wilderness Estuary, Wilderness Wetlands) Lowest sensitivity 1
Development – Private Areas Private dwelling and surrounds. (only applicable to privately owned & managed Contract Nature Reserves) Private homestead. Areas with existing degraded or transformed footprints. Natural or semi-natural habitats only when use of these areas is supported by a bioregional plan and specialist site assessment. n/a Dwellings and private accommodation areas. Roads to access these. No access by the public without permission from landowner. Should have no negative impacts on the surrounding conservation area. Protection Zones Zone Zone Objective Characteristics Visitor Activities Facilities / Infrastructure Visitor Access Management Guidelines
Species / Habitat / Cultural Protection Users: This zone’s primary purpose is conservation and research. Limited tourism use only if compatible with conservation objective. Conservation: Protection of species or habitats of special conservation concern. Restrict access to prevent disturbance and/or damage. Larger areas where uncontrolled public access is undesirable due to presence of regionally critically rare and endangered fauna, flora, habitat. Typical example would be a seabird breeding colony, particularly for threatened species. Research. Nature observation under strictly controlled conditions only if specifically noted. Usually none, but footpaths and tracks to allow management access may be permitted. Where visitor access is permitted, strict access control infrastructure is required to delimit access routes, and if necessary screen visitors. I.e. hides, boardwalks, screened routes, and paths with railings may be appropriate. Public / Tourism access normally not allowed. May be permitted under very tightly controlled conditions, to be determined per site. Visitor Management: Prevent visitor access or restrict numbers of visitors and allow for no-use rest periods if required. Infrastructure layout, design and construction must be designed and maintained to highest environmental standards. Conservation Management: Feature specific – as required. Prevent any negative impacts on identified feature/s. Consider removal and/or rehabilitation of non-essential infrastructure. Consumptive Use: Not compatible.
6.1 LEGAL STATUS RESERVE EXPANSION Objective 4 To expand and secure the conservation estate Key Deliverables Management/Monitoring Activities Responsibility Indicators Timeframe Existing Procedures The GNRC has secure permanent legal conservation status in terms of NEM: PAA. Consolidate and formalise legal status of provincial nature reserve. The protected area is listed in the National Register as required by the Act. Executive Director Operations; DEA; DEA&DP; Law Admin Manager. The GNRC is legally secure. Year 1-2 NEM:PAA The GNRC boundary is known and appropriately demarcated and secure. Confirm the boundaries of the Lake Pleasant Resorts land. Conservation Manager; Year 1-2 NEM:PAA The GNRC design (size and shape) are adequate to achieve the conservation objectives in the Management Plan. Identify potential stewardship agreements with the surrounding landowners in line with Western Cape Protected Area Expansion Strategy (WCPAES). Ensure local strategy for GNRC expansion is included in WCPAES. Initiate stewardship agreements with neighbouring landowners. Maintain stewardship agreements with existing neighbouring stewardship sites. Promote the establishment of the Estuary Management Forum and encourage the development of an Estuary Management Plan. Follow-up progress wrt proclamation of the MPA and re-zonation. Investigate the expansion of the MPA in a westerly direction. Conservation Manager; Programme Manager: Biodiversity Stewardship; Conservation Services Manager; Conservation Services Officer; Programme Manager: MPAs, Islands & Estuaries; Knysna Municipality; DEA; DWA. Hectares added to the conservation estate (TBD). On-going Western Cape Protected Area Expansion Strategy; Stewardship programme
web relationships) and threats/pressures. Prioritisation of species for inclusion on the Ecological Plan of Operation. Collect species data and submit to Scientific Services. Analyse data, re-assess and implement adaptive management strategies. Hard and digital copies of all documents and publications resulting from all monitoring and research in the reserve must be catalogued and stored at the GNRC office with backup copies sent to Scientific Services. A monitoring programme for the GNRC is being implemented. Review monitoring protocols. Identify monitoring needs of the reserve in consultation with Scientific Services. Establish indicators for monitoring. Implement monitoring activities as per the Ecological Matrix. Report on monitoring activities as per the Ecological Matrix. Analyse data, re-assess and implement adaptive management strategies. Implement relevant monitoring of national projects and/or Conservation Manager; Ecological Coordinator; Regional Ecologist; Manager: Scientific Services. Relevant monitoring databases updated and analysed. Ongoing Baseline data collection and monitoring manual (2010).
programmes. Ensure collection of climatic data on the GNRC. A research programme for the GNRC is being implemented. Identify, list, describe and prioritise research needs for the reserve. Develop and implement an applied research programme for the reserve in consultation with Scientific Services. Results of research projects are fed back to the management of the reserve. Results are used to adapt management of the nature reserve where relevant. Provide support to researchers as per Ecological Matrix and research permit conditions. Conservation Manager; Ecological Coordinator; Regional Ecologist; Manager: Scientific Services. Research needs list maintained. Reports on progress of research projects received and where relevant used to inform management. Ongoing CN research needs list; Fynbos Forum research strategy, CN permitting procedure. Assist ad hoc researchers to gain access to study sites and accommodation on the reserve. The GNRC contributes to the maintenance of ecosystem services. Design and implement appropriate fire (Refer to Table 6.5) and alien invasive management (Refer to Table 6.6) programmes. Conduct a trail, jeep track and roads assessment as per ICM standards. Compile maintenance schedule. Implement trail, jeep track and roads maintenance schedule. Close and rehabilitate Conservation Manager; Ecological Coordinator; Regional Ecologist; Catchment Manager; Programme Manager: Fire; Programme Manager: AVM; Project Manager; Fire break, road, footpath, fence register and database compiled. Alien density database updated. Annual AVM APO. Annual roads and footpaths APO. Ongoing ICM Standard Operating Procedures, ICM & AVM APOs, Fire Management Policy.
inappropriate trails, jeep tracks and roads in accordance with assessment report. Implement appropriate restoration programmes where possible. Implement monitoring as per the Ecological Matrix. Regional Manager; Protected Areas Manager. Prevent and mitigate soil erosion on the GNRC. Map all erosion sites and ensure photos are taken. Conduct a soil erosion assessment as per ICM standards. Design appropriate rehabilitation techniques and include in erosion maintenance plan. Implement erosion monitoring as per standardised monitoring techniques. Conservation Manager; Ecological Coordinator; Regional Ecologist; Catchment Manager. Potential erosion substrates mapped. Map of erosion sites. Site specific erosion stabilisation and rehab plans compiled. Mitigation measures implemented and monitored. Ongoing ICM Standard Operating Procedures, ICM APO, Ecological Plan of Operations, Eco Matrix. Mitigate the impacts of groundwater abstraction on the reserve. Provide input into future applications and monitor proposals for additional water abstraction. Monitor current CapeNature abstraction points at estuary spikes and Groenvlei. Be vigilant for new abstraction points on the Conservation Manager; Scientist: Advice; Scientist: Aquatic. Datasheets and reports Ongoing Ecological Plan of Operations; Development application commenting process
Goukamma River and Groenvlei and report these to DWA. Request database for registered abstraction points from DWA. Encourage water users to monitor use. Conserve and protect rivers. Comments on proposed developments involving future permanent infrastructure being developed within the determined 1: 100 year flood line. Report pollution problems to relevant authorities and assist where possible. Develop and implement a mouth management policy for the Goukamma Estuary. Report illegal activities within the riparian zone to DWA. Conservation Manager; Ecological Coordinator; Regional Ecologist; Catchment Manager; Scientist: Aquatic; Programme Manager: MPA, Islands & Estuaries; Scientist: Landuse Advice. No infrastructure within the 1:100 year flood line Approved mouth management policy Ongoing Baseline & Monitoring Manual 2010; NFEPA Rehabilitate and conserve wetlands. Identify and map all wetlands and seeps. Start with verification process of aquatic CBA and NFEPA information for the Conservation Manager; Ecological Coordinator; Regional Wetland map. Year 1-2 Working for Wetlands procedures; CDF; NFEPA
GNRC. Close, re-align or rehabilitate roads that negatively impact on wetlands as identified in road assessment report as per maintenance schedule. Ecologist; Catchment Manager; Scientist: Aquatic; GIS Technician. Protect flora species of conservation concern. Identify species and localities of populations on the GNRC. Conduct monitoring of populations of plant species of conservation concern on the reserve. Limit activities that may impact on plant species of conservation concern. Conservation Manager; Ecological Coordinator; Regional Ecologist; Scientist: Botanist. Datasheets completed Ongoing Baseline data collection and monitoring manual (2010), Threatened species programme. Manage consumptive and utilisation of biological resources. Establish a database indicating all utilised species and the current extent of their use within the GNRC. Encourage community interest in acceptable utilization programmes. Evaluate all resource use applications in terms of the CapeNature Policy on consumptive utilisation. Conservation Manager; Conservation Services Manager; Ecological Coordinator; Community Conservation Manager. Database of resources. Ongoing CapeNature Policy on consumptive utilisation (2007). Budget Allocation Development Operation (5 Year Forecast) R5 059 734 6.4 WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
Key Deliverables Management/Monitoring Activities Responsibility Indicators Timeframe Existing Procedures To develop an appropriate Fire Management Strategy (FMS) for GNRC. Revise current strategy. Assess appropriateness of current firebreak network and re-align where appropriate. Negotiate firebreak agreement with neighbours where relevant. Determine and implement thresholds of potential concern for fire management on the GNRC. Conservation Manager; Regional Ecologist; ICM Programme Manager; AVM Programme Manager. FMS Year 1 Fire Management Policy and Guidelines. To implement the FMS for GNRC. Implement wild fire control and controlled burns in accordance with the fire management policy. Construct priority firebreaks according to the FMS. Conduct and comply with and post-fire season audits. Set and monitor Threshold of Potential Concerns. Ensure that Integrated Catchment Management compliments fire management. Conservation Manager; Catchment Manager; Protected Areas Manager. The objectives of revised FMS. Fire break network Audit reports (maintain score of 90 %) Year 2 - 5 Fire Management Strategy document. Fire break register; ICM APO Fire Management Policy and Guidelines; Baseline data collection and Monitoring Manual; Ecological Matrix. Reduce damage causing fires within the scope of the FMS. Conduct risk assessments. Update and implement Fire Protection and Reaction Plans according to risk assessments. Implement fuel reduction around infrastructure to minimise risk. Conservation Manager; Catchment Manager; Protected Areas Manager. Zero damage caused by fires. Fire Reports. Risk Assessment reports. Annually Fire Management Policy and Guidelines; Establish and maintain partnerships to improve fire management on the GNRC. Attend Uitzicht and Ruigtevlei FPA meetings. Conservation Manager; Catchment Manager. Attendance register and minutes. Ongoing Fire Management Policy and Guidelines; FPA operational rules and guidelines. Wildfires as a result of human Create a fire awareness Conservation Awareness Ongoing Fire Management
negligence are reduced. programme for tourists, local communities and staff. All surrounding landowners must be informed to comply with National Veld & Forest Fires Act, 1998 (Act No. 101 of 1998) Manager; Community Conservation Manager; Tourism Manager. products. Policy and Guidelines; Fire wise Implementation Guidelines. National Veld & Forest Fires Act (Act No. 101 of 1998) Budget Allocation Development Operation (5 Year Forecast) R659 965 6.6 INVASIVE AND NON-INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES MANAGEMENT Objective 1 Objective 2 Objective 3 Objective 6 To conserve and manage biodiversity and natural processes representative of Southern Cape terrestrial and marine ecological systems To improve the reach and quality of biodiversity management To create environmental awareness To promote social and economic opportunities and sustainable utilisation Key Deliverables Management/Monitoring Activities Responsibility Indicators Timeframe Existing Procedures Invasive Alien Flora Eradicate alien and invasive species within the GNRC on an on-going basis. Identify and map all alien and invasive flora within the GNRC or threatening the Reserve. Ensure that Integrated Catchment Management compliments alien management. Attend regional ICM Meetings. Compile and approve a Management Unit Clearing Plan (MUCP) for the GNRC. Implement MUCP in accordance with WfW and ICM standards. Conservation Manager; Catchment Manager; Ecological Coordinator; Regional Ecologist. 100 % of hectares of IAP's cleared annually versus planned. 100 % total area cleared where IAP’s have been controlled to a maintenance phase by Year 5 (TBD). Ongoing MUCP; ICM procedures; WfW Operating Procedures. Monitoring of alien clearing operations on the GNRC to Implement record keeping procedures. Conservation Manager; Ongoing MUCP; ICM procedures; WfW
inform adaptive management strategies. Evaluate records and adapt clearing strategies as needed. Catchment Manager; Ecological Coordinator; Regional Ecologist. Operating Procedures. Implement biological control as a method of IAP management. Investigate viability of using biological control agents and include in MUCP. Conservation Manager; Catchment Manager; Ecological Coordinator; Regional Ecologist. Ongoing WfW and Dept Agriculture Landcare Guidelines Prevent the introduction of alien and invasive species from neighbouring landowners. Ensure surrounding landowners are aware of relevant legislation. Identify ways in which alien and invasive species might be introduced to the reserve and put measures in place to prevent infestation from occurring. Conservation Manager; Catchment Manager; Ecological Coordinator; Regional Ecologist. Community Conservation. Conservation Services. Ongoing WfW and Dept Agriculture Landcare Guidelines Invasive Alien Fauna Prevent the introduction of alien and invasive species. Implement pets on the reserve policy. Ensure tourists do not bring any domestic animals into the GNRC. Ensure no introduction of alien and invasive fish species within catchments and rivers (both on and off-reserve) listed as fish sanctuaries. Investigate Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with neighbours where domestic Conservation Manager; Catchment Manager; Ecological Coordinator; Regional Ecologist. Aquatic Scientist. Tourism Officer. Aquatic technician. Conservation Services. No of incidents of alien fauna introduction recorded MOU’s Fence register. Ongoing CN Policy on domestic animals on nature reserves CN Policy on fish utilisation and T
livestock is a potential risk. Maintain boundary fences in partnership with landowners. Control alien and invasive species within the GNRC on an on-going basis. Identify alien fauna (including fish species) occurring on the reserve. Monitor and control populations of alien fauna on the reserve. Active control vagrant pets and livestock through acceptable methods. Involve external stakeholders in order to address. Conservation Manager; Catchment Manager; Ecological Coordinator; Regional Ecologist. Community Conservation. Species lists. Monitoring reports Number of control incidents Ongoing CN Policy on domestic animals on nature reserves; Baseline Monitoring Manual 2010. Budget Allocation Development Operation (5 Year Forecast) R3 079 838 6.7 CULTURAL AND HERITAGE RESOURCES Objective 3 Objective 7 To create environmental awareness To effectively conserve our cultural heritage attributes Key Deliverable Management/Monitoring Activities Responsibility Indicators Timeframe Existing Procedures To protect & manage cultural heritage resources. Compile a cultural heritage resource inventory for the GNRC. Maintain database with up to date information. Consult with South African Heritage Resources Agency to develop a Cultural Heritage Resource Management Plan. Conservation Manager; Tourism Manager; Ecological Coordinator. Heritage assets and values being managed consistent to objectives Ongoing Cultural Heritage Resource Management Plan; Specialists reports. Monitor cultural heritage resources. Implement recording and monitoring according to the Ecological Matrix. Conservation Manager; Ecological Coordinator Ongoing Baseline & Monitoring Manual 2010
Management interventions for the protection of cultural heritage resources. Implement recommendations as per Cultural Heritage Resource Management Plan. Conservation Manager. Ecological Coordinator Ongoing Specialists reports Budget Allocation Development Operation (5 Year Forecast) R219 988 6.8 Objective 1 Objective 2 Objective 3 Objective 6 To conserve and manage biodiversity and natural processes representative of Southern Cape terrestrial and marine ecological systems To improve the reach and quality of biodiversity management To create environmental awareness To promote social and economic opportunities and sustainable utilisation Key Deliverables Management/Monitoring Activities Responsibility Indicators Timeframe Existing Procedures GNRC management activities are compliant with relevant legislation & policies. A set of relevant legislation & policies be accessible on the GNRC. Relevant staff must be familiar with the relevant legislation & policies applicable to posting level. All staff must be able to reference and interpret relevant legislation & policies. Assess which management activities do not comply. Review and adjust non-compliant activities to ensure compliance. Conservation Manager; Biodiversity Crime Unit (BCU) Programme; Landuse Advisor; Law Admin Set of Environment legislation & policies. Number of peace officers trained and appointed Number of EMIs trained and appointed. Number of Sea Fisheries Officers trained and appointed. Year 1 All relevant legislation & policies. Users are compliant to relevant legislation & policies. Ensure that users are aware of relevant legislation & policies. Regular patrols are performed in identified priority areas. Staff must be formally designated to enforce compliance. Conservation Manager; Community Conservation; BCU Programme; Field Rangers Permit conditions. Do’s and don’ts signage & brochures. Patrol reports. Ongoing All relevant legislation & policies. Law enforcement for the GNRC is effective. Initiate regular meetings with all relevant parties in order to develop Conservation Manager; BCU Programme Manager; Minutes of meetings. Number of peace Year 1-5 All relevant legislation & policies.
Assess infrastructure development appropriateness to the CDF in Year 4. Compile a re-alignment plan. Conservation Manager; Regional Ecologist. Ensure maintenance of infrastructure and equipment. Map all infrastructure and compile infrastructure register. Ensure that there is adequate operational equipment as required for operational management purposes. Maintenance of Infrastructure as scheduled in registers to ensure upkeep and prevent degradation. Equipment is maintained in good working condition. Liaise with the Departments of Transport and Public Works where required. Immediately affect all minor emergency repairs. Monitor cost effectiveness of infrastructure maintenance. Conservation Manager; Ecological Coordinator; GIS technician; DPW; Protected Areas Manager. Maintenance of infrastructure and equipment is adequate Infrastructure register Maintenance schedules IWP ICM APO Ongoing Infrastructure register; U-AMP; ICM document; DPW maintenance schedule; Standard Operating Procedures Roads/Jeep Tracks and Trails are managed to minimise impact on the environment. Conduct annual assessment of roads, jeep tracks and trails in the GNRC. Compile a maintenance plan. Implement maintenance schedule as part of the ICM APO. Re -align road network and align with the CDF where required. Rehabilitate where necessary. Monitor use and impact. Conservation Manager; Catchment Manager; Ecological Coordinator; Community Conservation Manager Updated infrastructure register. Maintenance of scheduled infrastructure works. IWP ICM APO Ongoing ICM Procedures. Infrastructure register. Public Works schedule. Buildings are effectively maintained. Maintenance or new infrastructure is appropriately Conservation Manager; DPW; Updated infrastructure Ongoing Infrastructure register; DPW
Disaster response. Train staff and NGOs to ensure capacity to manage and mitigate the effects of disasters. Procure equipment for disaster response and mitigation. Participate and assist district municipality disaster management structure. Activate evacuation and contingency plans. Conservation Manager; Chief Risk Officer; Catchment Manager Ongoing Fire Management Policy; Health and Safety Policy; Provincial Disaster Plan. Ensure effective and integrated risk management within a framework of sound corporate governance. Documenting of business processes. On site risk identification and analysis. On site identification of controls/ mitigations. Monitoring of risks. Protected Areas Manager. Conservation Manager. OHSA Manager; Chief Risk Officer. Ongoing Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) Section 38. Risk Management Policy and Strategy. Budget Allocation Development Operation (5 Year Forecast) R439 977 6.11 Objective 1 Objective 2 Objective 6 To conserve and manage biodiversity and natural processes representative of Southern Cape terrestrial and marine ecological systems To improve the reach and quality of biodiversity management To promote social and economic opportunities and sustainable utilisation Key Deliverables Management/Monitoring Activities Responsibility Indicators Timeframe Existing Procedures Create access to the conservation economy through the implementation and management of appropriate initiatives and projects. Create jobs through a range of projects. ICM WfW Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Tourism Services Conservation Manager; Community Conservation Manager; Protected Areas Manager; Tourism Manager; Catchment Manager Number of EPWP job opportunities (n). Number of EPWP full time equivalents (n). Number of people directly benefitting Ongoing ICM Procedures; PFMA; WfW
(gate-guard; laundry; housekeeping) from Sustainable Livelihood Programmes (n) Number of person days employment created (n). The GNRC provides community development opportunities through various capacity building interventions, linked to job creation opportunities. Assist with training and capacity building initiatives in the communities. Conservation Manager; Community Conservation Manager Ongoing People and Conservation Action Plan; CapeNature Communications Policy; The Development of Educational Resources (Corporate Strategic Plan); Youth Development & Environmental Education Programme Strategic Plan. Manage consumptive utilisation of biological resources. Establish a database indicating all currently utilised species and the extent of their use within the GNRC. Evaluate all resource use applications in terms of the CapeNature Policy on consumptive utilisation. Develop resource use opportunities and manage their implementation and control. Conservation Manager; Ecological Coordinator; Regional Ecologist; Conservation Services Manager. Resource database Resource use process documentation (adverts, comments, MOUs) Ongoing CapeNature Policy on consumptive utilisation (2007). The GNRC has spiritual or religious significance. Access to the GNRC for spiritual, cultural and traditional purposes will be allowed subject to permit conditions and with prior approval. Conservation Manager; Community Conservation Manager Number of persons accessing CapeNature protected areas for cultural; traditional, spiritual, and sustainable harvesting activities (n). Ongoing People and Conservation Action Plan
Protected Areas Manager. A detailed work plan (APO) identifying specific targets for achieving management objectives is approved by CapeNature. Assess and prioritise actions from audit results into APO. Compile APO in terms of actions identified in the Management Plan. Conservation Manager; Protected Areas Manager; Ecological Coordinator APO Ongoing APO guideline document. Progress reports are compiled. Compile quarterly Biodiversity Monitoring System (BMS) progress reports. Reports as required for EPWP, ICM, WfW, etc. are completed timeously and in the prescribed formats. Conservation Manager; Community Conservation Manager BMS Ongoing BMS; EPWP reporting system. Implement and review the Management Plan for the GNRC. Bi-annual assessment on progress of PAMP actions. Compile annual report on the status of implementation of the PAMP and submit to the Minister. Assess all PAMP audit results and ensure adaptive management strategies are implemented. Complete review of PAMP. Programme Manager: Quality Management; Reserve Management Committee Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Year 5 PAMP document; Standard Operating Procedures. Budget Allocation Development Operation (5 Year Forecast) R439 977 6.13 AND MANAGEMENT Objective 2 To improve the reach and quality of biodiversity management Key Deliverables Management/Monitoring Activities Responsibility Indicators Timeframe Existing Procedures To ensure financial accountability in terms of the PFMA and the Treasury Participate in an annual internal audit of the nature reserve financial records. Finance and Admin Manager; Finance Manager; Finance and Admin Audit reports Accurate variance Ongoing Budgeting process; APO. System Application and Products (SAP)
6.14 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Objective 2 To improve the reach and quality of biodiversity management Key Deliverables Management/Monitoring Activities Responsibility Indicators Timeframe Reference to Existing Procedures Ensure an adequately resourced staff complement on the reserve. Prioritise all critical posts for filling and develop a phased implementation plan in line with approved personnel budget. Ensure resourced (tools and skills) staff in line with approved budget to manage the nature reserve effectively (subject to funding). Ensure on-going assessment of workloads (volumetric analysis) through interventions in consultation with the Organisational Development Unit of the Department of the Premier. Employment relationship is in line with employment contract commitments. Implement an Employment Well-being Programme Conservation Manager; Protected Areas Manager; Executive Director: Conservation Management. Executive Directors: Operations and Human Resource Manager (HRM) Human resource capacity is adequate to manage the protected area effectively subject to funding Ongoing Recruitment and Selection Policy; SOPs for Recruitment and Selection; SA Constitution Labour Relations Act; Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Employment Equity Act; Occupational Health & Safety Act; Overtime Policy; Equate System for Job Evaluation; Leave Policy Integrate and align organisational and employee performance. Implement effective Performance Management System. Ensure compliance with Code of Conduct. Conservation Manager; Protected Areas Manager; Executive Directors: Operations; HRM; Chief Executive Officer Performance agreements completed and signed for all employees. Performance appraisals completed for all employees. Annually Performance Management Handbook; Annual Plan of Operations; Rewards Foundation Policy; Disciplinary Code and Procedures; Code of Conduct Skilled employees on the reserve All staff is skilled to perform according to job specification in Conservation manager; Personal development plan Annually Individual Personal Development Plans;
Designated OHSA risk specific appointments; OHSA Officer; OHSA Manager Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Management and Risk Control are implemented on the GNRC. Conduct regular HIRA processes to determine key risks with highest impact potential. Recommend remedial action plans to address key risks. Follow-up to ensure effective implementation. Protected Areas Manager; Conservation Manager; OHSA Manager Year 1 ongoing HIRA Report; Safe Operating Procedure Monitor and review to ensure adaptive management strategies are applied to improve health and safety on the GNRC. Assist in conducting of internal Audit Process to determine effectiveness and level of compliance of implementation of OHS Management Control System. Conservation Manager; OHSA Officer; OHSA Manager Year 1 Worksite Audit Report Budget Allocation Development Operation (5 Year Forecast) R659 965 6.16 VISITOR MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES Objective 3 Objective 5 To create environmental awareness To provide appropriate opportunities and facilities for recreation Key Deliverables Management/Monitoring Activities Responsibility Indicators Timeframe Existing Procedures To plan for and manage visitor facilities. Develop site specific carrying capacity. Monitor and manage visitor numbers and their environmental impact to site specific carrying capacities. Tourism Manager; Tourism Officer; Conservation Manager; Marketing & Annual visitor numbers as close to carrying capacity as possible. Ongoing CDF; Strategic Development Plan.
Plan for and develop visitor facilities within CDF and local area plans. Survey visitor opinions. Ensure tourism facilities are accessible for disabled persons (where possible). Annual increase in tourism income. Increase in disabled visitors. To strive to ensure visitor safety. Assess existing and develop improved security measures. Implement appropriate gate control to ensure safety and compliance. Liaise with local authorities and stakeholders on security issues. Tourism Manager; Tourism Officer; Conservation Manager Zero incidences of crime Ongoing Strategic Development Plan. To promote and manage access to the Reserve. Provide access to visitors. Set site specific management guidelines for user activities different use zones. Implement the Wild Card system. Manage and implement visitor access according to approved guidelines. Monitor pay access points and control access where required. Manage MoUs with concessionaires and tourism partners Tourism Manager. Tourism Officer. Conservation Manager. Annual visitor numbers as close to carrying capacity as possible. Annual increase in tourism income. Increase in disabled visitors. MoUs Ongoing Strategic Development Plan. PFMA. Budget Allocation Development Operation (5 Year Forecast) R1 539 919 6.17 TOURISM DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK Objective 2 Objective 5 Objective 6 To improve the reach and quality of biodiversity management To provide appropriate opportunities and facilities for recreation To promote social and economic opportunities and sustainable utilisation Key Deliverables Management/Monitoring Activities Responsibility Indicators Timeframe Existing Procedures