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7.3.12. Wetland Site MN9Limpopo West Mine: Biodiversity and Impact AssessmentLocation S23.61335893; E27.32263873 Farm: TambotievleyPhotosMapsLEGENDA = PanB = Riparian vegC = CatchmentD = 50 m bufferImage: SID image(SASOL)SitedescriptionPresent statedescriptionSpeciescompositionSmall isolated circular pan associated with a local depression located in a dry Acaciatortilis-dominated savanna. No woody riparian species were observed, howeverterrestrial woody species show increased size and density in response to increasedsoil moisture in the vicinity <strong>of</strong> the pan. Pan inundation area excludes terrestrial woodyspecies.The present state resembles the reference state, as few impacts could be discerned.Wetland has not been affected by land management practices.Woody speciesHerbaceous forbsAcacia tortilisCommelina benghalensisAcacia melliferaSolanum panduriformeBoscia albitruncaSida dregeiGrewia flavaCommiphora pyracanthoidesGrass speciesEragrostis rigidiorEnneapogoncenchroidesEcoservices Riparian EC: 96% PES = AMinimal impacts detectedSensitivity: High114

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