2005/2006 - SANParks

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2005South African National ParksCAPE PARKS CLUSTERWEST COAST NATIONAL PARKOVERVIEWThe park continued to carry out its mandate and generally performedwell when compared to previous years. Notably, as of 28 October 2005,portions of the farm Langefontein were proclaimed and now fall withinSANParks’ custodianship.CONSERVATION ISSUESAll roads throughout the park were graded and many of the access/tributaryroads in Stofbergsfontein and the road from Kraalbaai to Tsaarsbankwere also upgraded. No re-introduction of any game species took placeduring the period under review.CLIMATIC CONDITIONSRainfall (mm)MONTH POSTBERG LANGEBAAN GEELBEKApril 63.0 34.5 19.6May 55.5 38 31.2June 48.0 49.3 59.2July 14.0 4.5 6.6August 27.0 54.5 63.2September 16.0 16.0 20.4October 5.0 3.5 5.2November 6.0 8.2 7.2December - 0 0January - 0.5 0.2February - 6.5 3.6March - 2.5 0Due to the good rainfall experienced between April and June 2005, theveld responded well resulting in fl owers being more abundant than inprevious years.A total of 77 angling permit patrols were carried out, to check thecompliance of the people using the Lagoon. A total of 1,645 people wererecorded, with an increase during the months of October, November,December and January. The majority of the people were recorded atthe main beach and Visklip, which offers a good spot for fi shing. Likebait collection there was also a decrease in fi shing during May, June,July and August. Of all the people checked, 81 written warnings wereissued and two fi nes were issued.In the same period, a total of 80 boat permits patrols were carried out, tocheck the compliance of boat users at the Yacht club and the Alabama54
2006South African National ParksSlipway. A total of 1,215 boats were checked, with an increase beingrecorded during the months of September, October, November,December, January and February. A decrease during the months ofMay, June and July was also noted. Of all the people checked, 171were given warnings for not being in possession of a SANParks boatpermit and no fi nes were issued.PEOPLE AND CONSERVATION ANNUAL REPORTEnvironmental Education2005 - 2006 2004 - 2005Learners Adults Total Learners Adults TotalEducational Overnight 3 902 803 4 705 4 270 623 4 893Non-Educational Overnight 0 738 738 0 566 566Day Outings 467 146 613 522 92 614Kids in parks programmeTotals 4 369 1 687 6 056 4 792 1 281 6 073Youth OutreachThe educational outings conducted with the Junior Honorary Rangerscovered rocky and sandy beach ecology, and wetlands, and includedcamping at Kleinmooimaak and Geelbek. The after-care kids at theMultipurpose community centre were taken out for a visit to the FossilPark. They also painted the banner for World Aids Day.Negotiations on the acquisition of the farms De Cyfer, Rooiwerf andLangkloof within the centre of Tankwa’s core area (7200ha) begunand will be fi nalised during the next fi nancial year. Land evaluatorswill also be sent to evaluate the area in efforts to determine a suitablepurchase price.The park had an open day to celebrate its birthday. It was a hugesuccess with schools visiting the park from Wednesday to paint banners,t-shirts, entertain each other VIP’s visited on the Friday. Free entrancewas available on the Saturday and many attractions were on offer. Thepark provided transport for the community to visit Geelbek.TOURISMVisitor numbers includes free entries (property owners in the park), WildCard holders and overnight visitors.Improved facilities at Abrahamskraal, Joanne’s Beach Cottage, and inthe Houseboats have led to a growth in visitor numbers, which has beenfurther boosted by the fact that larger animals are starting to be seen.The restaurant is also a major draw-card hosting events like weddings,corporate functions, etc. It is good to report that the park experienceda good fl ower season compared to the previous year.TANKWA-KAROO NATIONAL PARKOVERVIEWOf particular note for the period under review was the signing of acontract for the farm Gannaga which incorporated 1,499ha into theSANParks estate. Another contract, one for the farm Roodewerf(4,129ha) was also signed.CONSERVATION ISSUESEight Cape Mountain Zebra, 42 Gemsbok, 58 Springbok and 16 RedHartebeest were introduced in the same area as the previous year’sintroductions. Losses of seven Red Hartebeest occurred due to Pteroniapalensis poisoning. This plant usually causes illness to newly introducedanimals that are not used to it, especially during dry periods.The existing Springbok population is in healthy condition and vegetationin the western section is under serious stress due to the dry conditionswhile the eastern side of the park is in relatively good condition, takingenvironmental conditions in to consideration. A long-term researchproject by the University of Pretoria on vegetation description, mappingand spatial distribution of vegetation is ongoing.CLIMATIC CONDITIONSThe park still continued to experience dry conditions with rainfall forthe period indicating 43,5mm as compared to the previous year’s107mm. This marks the park’s driest period since 1932.PEOPLE AND CONSERVATIONCooperation with the Local Councils of Sutherland and Calvinia aswell as the Greater Cederberg biodiversity Corridor continued on aregular basis and relations are still healthy. The park is a standing itemon the Farmers Union Agenda.55
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