Appendix O2 - Biophysical Report.pdf - Zitholele.co.za

February 2011 62 12619Figure 7-11: Income Sandy Grassland to the south of Utrecht.The vegetation unit is considered vulnerable with a conservation target of 23%. None of thisvegetation unit is currently in statutory conservation areas. Approximately 27% has beentransformed for cultivation, plantations and by urban sprawl. A small portion of the area has beenlost due to the building of dams (Klipfontein and Mvunyane). No serious invasions of aliens havebeen observed (probably due to the low nutrient status of the soils).Northern KwaZulu-Natal ShrublandThe Northern KwaZulu-Natal Shrubland is located in the KwaZulu-Natal province with a widelyscattered group of patches. The unit is embedded within sub-escarpment grassland units ofNorthern KwaZulu-Natal Moist Grassland, KwaZulu-Natal Highland Thornveld, and Income SandyGrassland units, from Ladysmith in the west to Vryheid in the northeast. Large portions of this unitare found in the surrounds of Newcastle.Figure 7-12: Northern KZN Shrubland just to the north of NewcastleZITHOLELE CONSULTING