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3.4 Key Performance Areas and ObjectivesThe RPT identified 24 Objectives for the LNR. Collectively these objectives are anticipated to contributeto realising the Vision for the reserve.These objectives have, in turn, been grouped into six Key Performance Areas (KPAs), as follows:KEY PERFORMANCEAREAS (KPA)KPA 1:Biodiversity andHeritageConservationKPA 2:Sustainable UseKPA 3:Enforcement,Security and AccessControlKPA 4:Infrastructure andEquipment(Operations)KPA 5:StakeholderInvolvementOBJECTIVES1.1 Re-establish, manage and maintain viable populations of locallyindigenous fauna in the LNR.1.2 Maintain a natural fire regime within the LNR.1.3 Contain the spread, and impacts, of invasive alien plants and bushencroachment in the LNR.1.4 Protect the heritage resources of the LNR.1.5 Update key baseline information, and develop and maintain a targetedresearch and monitoring program to guide biodiversity management inthe LNR.2.1 Construct, upgrade and maintain day visitor and overnight visitor buildingsand infrastructure in the LNR.2.2 Develop, deliver and maintain a diverse range of tourism and recreationalservices for visitors to the LNR.2.3 Develop and implement a focused and cost-effective marketing,awareness-raising and educational programme for the LNR.2.4 Facilitate the sustainable use of natural resources by the six relevant localcommunities of the LNR.2.5 Manage and mitigate the environmental impacts of conservationmanagement, tourism, recreation and natural resource use in the LNR.3.1 Secure the boundaries of, and maintain controlled access to, the LNR.3.2 Sustain an effective law enforcement and compliance capacity in the LNR.4.1 Develop and maintain the road, track and footpath network in the LNR.4.2 Construct, maintain and upgrade the bulk services infrastructure in theLNR.4.3 Construct, upgrade and maintain administrative, staff and operationalbuildings and infrastructure in the LNR.4.4 Acquire and maintain operational equipment and vehicles for the LNR.5.1 Ensure the ongoing involvement of a representative and functionalLegalameetse Nature Reserve Co-Management Committee (LNRCMC) inthe planning, development and management of the LNR.5.2 Develop, implement and maintain effective mechanisms for ongoingcommunications with co-management partners, private stakeholders andneighbouring land owners.5.3 Actively participate in local and regional conservation and socio-economicdevelopment initiatives that may affect or benefit the LNR.5.4 Identify, and enable access to, employment, empowerment and capacitybuilding opportunities for the six affected communities.Reserve Management Documents: Legalameetse Nature Reserve (Strategic Plan) 30