the richtersveld cultural and botanical landscape - SAHRA

Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape World Heritage Site Nomination 125
Management of Cultural Assets Plan: This plan will specifically look at the
sustainable use and preservation of cultural assets, both in terms of ‘hard’ fixed
assets such as petroglyphs and cultural habits that can be eroded in the interface
with tourism and other livelihoods.
5.f. Sources of Finance
The culture and biodiversity of the Richtersveld Community Conservancy has been
recognized by several organizations who have contributed funds for conservation of
the natural and cultural heritage. Additionally, several government programmes
have made funds available for economic development and improvement of
infrastructure.
Past funding which was instrumental in the development and growth of the
Conservancy include the following:
GTZ/TRANSFORM which facilitated the establishment of the Richtersveld
Community Conservancy Reference Group which was later turned into the
Management Committee of the Conservancy which currently manages the property.
The project also facilitated the development of the Sida !hub Community Property
Association.
Norwegian Development Cooperation Agency (NORAD) and Department of
Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEA&T) which funded the Richtersveld
Heritage Project which focused on the establishment of museum network and
cultural guide training course, preparation of a feasibility study for the Richtersveld
Proposed World Heritage Site and development of a cultural awareness group in
Eksteenfontein.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) which funded the development
of the Rooiberg Research Centre, the succulent nursery, and the mapping of
wilderness trails in the Conservancy.