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Storage facilities within the reserve consist of a steel structure, which is divided into two separaterooms and is used for the storage of tools. This structure is currently in a good condition.The cold storage facility of the slaughtering facility of the reserve is currently still incomplete.Twelve rain gauges are distributed throughout the reserve. Only five of these gauges are, however,currently operational as a result of frequent disturbances by individuals of Chacma Baboon.Eleven boreholes (with Lister engines) are distributed throughout the reserve, all of which are currentlyin a working condition. There are also two windmills, of which only one is currently functional.2.5 Local and Regional PlanningThe WNR is located within the Lephalale and Mogalakwena Local Municipalities, which form part of theWaterberg District Municipality of Limpopo Province, as well as the Blouberg Local Municipality, whichforms part of the Capricorn District Municipality of Limpopo Province.There is no mention of WNR in the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) of the Waterberg DistrictMunicipality for the period 2011/2012.The draft IDP of the Mogalakwena Local Municipality for the period 2012 to 2016 lists the WNR as oneof the five proclaimed nature reserves located within the municipal boundaries.2.6 Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and ThreatsTable 5 lists the key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that were identified for the WNR.Table 5: Key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats identified for the Wonderkop Nature ReserveKEY STRENGTHS The reserve provides habitat and forage resources for sustaining viable populations of Roan andSable Antelope. Exceptional scenic qualities. The veld condition of the reserve is very good.KEY WEAKNESSES (ISSUES & CHALLENGES) Lack of a dedicated budget for the reserve as a cost centre. The reserve is not registered with a Fire Protection Association (FPA); Staff accommodation is of a poor quality. Insufficient staff and resources. Lack of reserve staff’s capacity to ensure law enforcement. Poor road conditions make access for vehicles difficult for management purposes.OPPORTUNITIES Ease of vehicular access to the reserve from provincial and national roads. Initiate Environmental Education (EE) programs in surrounding communities. There is huge potential to develop the reserve’s tourism facilities and improve the roadinfrastructure to allow better access throughout the reserve. Implement socio-economic upliftment programmes that include the surrounding communities andfarmers.THREATS Poaching of wildlife and the setting of snares by neighbouring communities.LEDET Reserve Management Documents: Wonderkop Nature Reserve (Strategic Plan) 21
3. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES FRAMEWORK3.1 PurposeThe WNR was initially purchased by the State for the purpose of re-establishing a black community fromMakgorang. It was later determined, however, that these farms were not suitable for cattle farming asa result of its low carrying capacity, a history of overgrazing and the presence of Poison Leaf. Instead, itwas recommend that the area be developed as a nature reserve, which could later be transferred to thethen Lebowa Government. The reserve later became an important breeding centre for Roan Antelope,while White Rhinoceros also occurred in the area historically.In present times, the value of the WNR as a conservation area can also be attributed to the following:It includes a portion of the poorly protected Roodeberg Bushveld vegetation unit.A combined total of 11 threatened reptile, amphibian, bird and/or mammal species occur at thereserve.The reserve is dissected by the critically endangered Mogalakwena River.The reserve contains areas classified as “highly significant” in terms of Critical BiodiversityValues.The reserve forms part of the expanded Waterberg Biosphere Reserve and is therefore ofinternational importance.The reserve is regarded as having a medium income generating potential.3.2 Reserve ValuesThe following key values of the WNR were identified by the RPT:KEY RESERVE VALUESThe reserve traverses a typical bushveld landscape, dominated by panoramic views, undulatinghills and ‘koppies’.The reserve provides habitat and forage resources for sustaining viable populations of Roan andSable Antelope.The reserve has the potential to demonstrate the efficacy of a functional partnership betweenthe State and a communal land owner – the Tale ga Morudu CPA – in the collaborative planningand management of a provincial nature reserve.The reserve provides access to local communities for livelihood, traditional, cultural andreligious use of its natural resources.3.3 The Reserve VisionThe vision of the reserve describes the overall long-term goal for the operation, protection anddevelopment of the WNR. The following vision was developed by the RPT:LEDET Reserve Management Documents: Wonderkop Nature Reserve (Strategic Plan) 22
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