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The reserve is not officially proclaimed as a nature reserve and therefore does not fall under thelegal protection of NEMPAA. The reserve experiences extremely hot temperatures during mid-summer and is susceptible todrought in varying degrees. Located far from Gauteng. Located in a malaria area and therefore precautions should be taken when visiting the reserve. Access to the northern section of the reserve is limited. Some of the artificial water sources within the reserve are not ideally located; with no permanentwater at outlying pickets. Poor road conditions and insufficient, poor signage. Existing developments within the reserve are located in the most sensitive areas of highestconservation importance. Ageing staff component and shortage of staff. Centralised budget, and de-capacitated reserve management. Lack of resources. Insufficient information re. the heritage resources of the reserve. Lack of communication/co-operation between management and stakeholders. Very little scientific data available as a result of a lack of research and monitoring. Ineffective management. Present hunting quota is not sustainable as it is not backed by good scientific data. Present hunting zone is not well positioned. Large distances between infrastructure/management tools and the main complex could lead to theneglect of infrastructure and management tools. Some areas within the reserve are prone to erosion. Tourist safety within big game areas. Poor road conditions make vehicle access difficult for management purposes. Alien vegetation, especially aquatic species.v) Desired condition of the reserveThe vision of the LRNR can be summarised as follows: A collaborative partnership between the Stateand the Majeje, Mthimkhulu (Mabunda) and other affected communities in the ongoing conservationand sustainable use of the Letaba Ranch Nature Reserve. From this partnership, it is envisaged that thefollowing will be secured:Meaningful and sustained benefits derived for the Majeje, Mthimkhulu (Mabunda) and otheraffected communities;Protection of the reserve’s outstanding scenic qualities;Conservation of the diverse habitats and associated fauna and flora of the reserve;Conservation of the biodiversity of the Groot and Klein Letaba Rivers;Equitable access to, and responsible use of, the reserve and its natural resources; andPositioning the Letaba Ranch Nature Reserve as one of the ultimate eco-tourism destinationsamidst all of the eco-tourism products offered by Limpopo and the Great Limpopo TFCA.vi) Key management activities and targetsTwenty-five objectives, anticipated to contribute to realising the vision of the LRNR, were identified bythe RPT and can be grouped according to the following six key performance areas: Biodiversity andheritage conservation; sustainable use; enforcement, security and access control; infrastructure andequipment (operations); stakeholder involvement; and administration and planning. These objectivesare:Reserve Management Documents: Letaba Ranch Nature Reserve (Strategic Plan) 13
1. Biodiversity and Heritage Conservation1.1 Re-establish, manage and maintain viable populations of locally indigenous fauna and flora in theLRNR.1.2 Maintain a natural fire regime within the LRNR.1.3 Contain the spread, and impacts, of invasive alien plants and bush encroachment in the LRNR.1.4 Protect the heritage resources of the LRNR.1.5 Update key baseline information, and develop and maintain a targeted research and monitoringprogramme to guide biodiversity management in the LRNR.1.6 Establish a basic soil erosion control programme for the LRNR.2. Sustainable Use2.1 Construct, upgrade and maintain day visitor and overnight visitor buildings and infrastructure in theLRNR.2.2 Develop, deliver and maintain a diverse range of tourism and recreational services for visitors to theLRNR.2.3 Develop and implement a focused and cost-effective marketing, awareness-raising and educationalprogramme for the LRNR.2.4 Facilitate the sustainable use of natural resources by the Majeje, Mthimkhulu (Mabunda) and othercommunities in the LRNR.2.5 Manage and mitigate the environmental impacts of conservation management, tourism, recreationand natural resource use in the LRNR.3. Enforcement, Security and Access Control3.1 Secure the boundaries of, and maintain controlled access to, the LRNR.3.2 Sustain an effective law enforcement and compliance capacity in the LRNR.4. Infrastructure and Equipment(Operations)4.1 Develop and maintain the road, track and footpath network in the LRNR.4.2 Construct, maintain and upgrade the bulk services infrastructure in the LRNR.4.3 Construct, upgrade and maintain administrative, staff and operational buildings and infrastructurein the LRNR.4.4 Acquire and maintain operational equipment and vehicles for the LRNR.5. Stakeholder Involvement5.1 Ensure the ongoing involvement of a representative and functional Letaba Ranch Nature ReserveCo-Management Committee (LRNRCMC) in the planning, development and management of theLRNR.5.2 Develop, implement and maintain effective mechanisms for ongoing communications with comanagementpartners, private stakeholders and neighbouring land owners.5.3 Actively participate in local and regional conservation and socio-economic development initiativesthat may affect or benefit the LRNR.5.4 Identify, and enable access to employment, empowerment and capacity building opportunities forthe Majeje, Mthimkhulu (Mabunda) and other communities.6. Administration and Planning6.1 Secure the legal tenure of, and management authority for, the LRNR.6.2 Maintain an adequately equipped, resourced and trained staff complement for the LRNR.6.3 Institute and maintain an effective administrative and planning capability in the LRNR.Reserve Management Documents: Letaba Ranch Nature Reserve (Strategic Plan) 14
Page 2 and 3: AUTHORIZATIONThis Strategic Plan (S
Page 4 and 5: NOTEAt the time of writing, the Lim
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Page 8 and 9: FOREWORDNature reserves have numero
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Municipal Demarcation Board. 2012.
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ANNEXURE 2: ZONATION CATEGORIES (CH
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Development - High IntensityUsers:
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Special Protection / Special Manage
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