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UKDM ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK such as the Integrated Development Plan's (IDP's), Spatial Development Framework's (SDF's) and Land Use Management Schemes (LUMS), but also to give direction to prospective developers when proposing land use change. The table to follow reflects the sensitivity ratings assigned to the various agricultural attributes in the district. Table 3: Sensitivity Ratings assigned to Category: Agriculture Category Sensitivity Criteria Attributes Rating Category A: Irreplaceable VH Category B: Threatened H Category C (Primary Agricultural Land Use) M AGRICULTURE KZN Agricultural Land Categories Category D: Secondary Agricultural Land Use Category E: Mixed Land Use M L Category Waterbodies Restricted Category Permanently Transformed Restricted Category Proclaimed Reserves Restricted Figure 10: Agricultural Sensitivity Map Draft Desired State Report (May 2013) Page 31
UKDM ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK 3.1.2 Terrestrial Biodiversity The vision for terrestrial biodiversity in UKDM includes the following: Contributing to national conservation targets; Identifying sensitive areas and establish protection status; Protecting Critical Biodiversity Areas (CBA); Maintaining and promoting environmental corridors and connectivity; Maintaining the status of protected areas sand RAMSAR sites; Preventing the illegal or unsustainable use of natural resources; Restricting development in conservation priority areas; Protecting sensitive and conservation-worthy ecosystems (e.g. Sensitive Sand Forest, Coastal Grasslands); Eradicating alien invasive species (terrestrial and aquatic); and Protecting Important Birding Areas. Apart from the strong legislative framework that protects terrestrial biodiversity, various mechanisms exist to manage the associated features. Protected areas are managed in accordance with their respective Integrated Management Plans (IMPs) and buffer zones (where applicable). In KZN the CBA is one of the sensitive layers against which several activities are listed, and which would require environmental authorisation in terms of GN No. R546 (2010) if the project falls within the CBA identified areas. The CBA map for UKDM has been created as part a strategic planning strategy to ensure biodiversity conservation and persistence in the district. A Biodiversity Sector Plan is also being developed for uMkhanyakude. The various authorities that are responsible for biodiversity management in the district include DEA, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife (EKZNW) and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority. The rich biodiversity in UKDM is revealed in terms of the various sensitive features that are rated in the table to follow. Draft Desired State Report (May 2013) Page 32
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