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STATE OF MANAGEMENT OF SOUTH AFRICA’S MARINE PROTECTED AREASSigns well placed easy to interpret (Good map - where you are relative to MPA)3PATROL AND ENFORCEMENT 12Can staff sufficiently enforce marine protected area rules (capacity)?The staff have no effective capacity/resources to enforce MPA legislation and regulations0There are major deficiencies in staff capacity/resources to enforce MPA legislation andregulations (e.g. lack of skills no patrol budget) 1The staff have acceptable capacity/resources to enforce MPA legislation and regulationsbut some deficiencies remain 2The staff have excellent capacity/resources to enforce marine protected area legislationand regulations 3Are there clearly defined enforcement procedures and are they being implemented? No enforcement mechanisms exist 0 Mechanisms exist but major problems in implementation 1 Mechanisms exist but there are some problems in implementation 2 Enforcement mechanisms exist and are effectively being implemented 3Are mechanisms sufficient to control unsustainable human activities (e.g. poaching)? Not effective 0 Major deficiencies 1 Acceptable, but some deficiencies 2 Excellent 3What is the extent of enforcement coverage? No effective enforcement 0 Sporadic 1 Consistent but not extensive 2Extensive and consistent monitoring, surveillance and control of access and compliancewith regulations 3MONITORING 12Is there a system to monitor and evaluate progress on conservation objectives, with results to be used inadaptive management? No monitoring of progress on conservation objectives 0 Some sporadic monitoring, no overall strategy for adaptive management 1 Implemented system, but results not used for management 2System regularly implemented to monitor progress on conservation objectives and resultsused in adaptive management 3Does this system monitor: (no(0) partial (1.5) yes (3)) Average score out of 3 Resource inventories 0 - 3 Resource conditions 0 - 3 Resource use 0 - 3 Management effectiveness 0 - 3 Socio-economic conditions of local communities 0 - 3Is there a comprehensive research programme relevant to management needs? No research taking place 0 Some ad hoc research, but research needs not identified by managers 1 Considerable research but not driven by management 2 Comprehensive research program relevant to management needs 3Pg 174
STATE OF MANAGEMENT OF SOUTH AFRICA’S MARINE PROTECTED AREASPUBLIC EDUCATION AND AWARENESS 12Are there any educational programmes occurring to make the local community and general public aware ofyour MPA, whether run by your agency or outside of your agency? There is no education and awareness program 0 There is a limited and ad hoc education and awareness program, but no overall planningfor this component 1There is a planned education and awareness program but there are still serious gapsThere is a planned and effective education and awareness program fully linked to theobjectives and needs of the protected area 3Do these programmes reach the appropriate user groups (stakeholders)? None of the identified stakeholder groups are engaged in education programs 0 Some groups have been reached while others are excluded 1 Only those stakeholders who express interest are typically involved in education program,though all are invited 2 All identified stakeholders are engaged in education programs 3Are there any interpretative brochures about your MPA that you provide for the public? No brochures available at the MPA 0 Brochure for Park, incorporating section on MPA. English only. 1 DEAT brochure available and/or MPA brochure in English 2 Specific brochure for MPA available in different local languages 3Are there any interpretative signs indicating that the area is an MPA and providing general information aboutthe MPA? No signs 0 signs inadequately placed, or too few 1 Signs old/vandalized or difficult to interpret 2 Signs well placed easy to interpret 32INTERACTION WITH STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITIES 18What is the conservation authorities’ view on the importance of positive relations with local communities andassociated efforts? Not important 0 Somewhat important, no specific management activities 1 Very important, occasional efforts made in this respect 2Positive relationships with local communities are critical, specific efforts are made in thisrespect 3Are there any legal arrangements with local communities? No agreements exist 0 No agreements exist, but co-management agreement is being prepared 1 Co-management agreement exists, but is not being implemented 2 Co-management agreement exists and is effectively being implemented 3Is there open communication between local stakeholders and MPA managers? No communication 0 There is communication between managers and stakeholders but this is not a planned orscheduled program 1Pg 175
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