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eserve subject to unacceptable levels of bush encroachment.(iv) Implement an ad hoc programme of mechanical and chemicalcontrol to contain the further spread, densification and impacts ofbush encroachment.Objective 1.4: Protect the heritage resources of the LRNRManagement action Priority Management targets Key performanceindicators(i) In collaboration with academic institutions, identify, research,document and inventorize the heritage resources of the reserve.(ii) Develop informational and interpretive materials about thereserve’s heritage resources.(iii) Develop and implement a prioritised programme of maintenanceof these heritage resources.Heritage resourcesidentified,documented, andproperly maintained.State (using a gradingsystem) of heritageresources.Authority(Biodiversity Unit);Reserve ManagerReserve ManagerResponsibilityRegional Manager;Reserve ManagerTourismOperator/s; Majeje& Mthimkhulu(Mabunda)Community TrustsReserve ManagerTime frame(Years 1 – 5)1 2 3 4 5Objective 1.5: Update key baseline information, and develop and maintain a targeted research and monitoring programme to guide biodiversity management inthe LRNRManagement action Priority Management targets Key performanceindicators(i) Identify, and prioritise, the reserve’s biodiversity managementrequirements for baseline information, research and monitoring.(ii) Collect key baseline biodiversity data and research information forthe reserve, including vegetation community and species mapping;faunal species data and population profiles; the ecological capacity ofthe reserve; optimal stocking rates of wildlife; fire history; optimal fireregimes for the reserve; the state of bush encroachment; and wateravailability and quality.(iii) Develop, implement and/or maintain key biodiversity monitoringReserve database ofmanagementorientedbiodiversityinformation.n/aResponsibilityManagementAuthority(Biodiversity Unit);Reserve ManagerManagementAuthority(Biodiversity Unit);Reserve ManagerManagementTime frame(Years 1 – 5)1 2 3 4 5Reserve Management Documents: Letaba Ranch Nature Reserve (Strategic Plan) 47