Guiding principles for reserve management - NCC Environmental ...

KPA 4: INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT (OPERATIONS) 6Guiding principles for reserve managementRoads, track and footpaths# GUIDING PRINCIPLE1The reserve shall conform to the following LEDET policies, procedures and/or guidelinesrelating to the development, maintenance and upgrading of roads:- Technical management guidelines and procedures for the development, maintenanceand upgrading of roads in provincial nature reserves.2The reserve shall rationalise its network of roads, tracks and footpaths to reduce maintenancecosts and limit environmental impacts, while ensuring adequate access for tourism andoperational management requirements.Bulk services# GUIDING PRINCIPLE1The reserve shall conform to the legal requirements of the following legislation in supplyingbulk services:- NEMWA;- WSA;- NBRBSA; and- Municipal By-laws.2The reserve shall strive to phase out bulk services that have a detrimental impact on theenvironment. It shall, in turn, seek to introduce more sustainable technologies, whereverpracticable and cost-effective.Administrative and other operations infrastructure# GUIDING PRINCIPLE1In developing and maintaining administrative and operations infrastructure, the reserve shallobtain the necessary authorisation in terms of the relevant building, water, drainage, health,safety, waste, traffic and environmental Acts, Regulations and By-laws.2Administrative and operations infrastructure and services must be limited, and appropriatelyscaled, to the necessary administrative and operational requirements of the reserve, andmust not threaten its biodiversity or ecological function.Operations equipment and vehicles# GUIDING PRINCIPLE1The reserve shall acquire and/or replace the equipment and vehicles necessary to implementthe high priority activities identified in this SP.6 Dedicated tourism infrastructure and facilities are addressed under KPA 2.LEDET Reserve Management Documents: Wonderkop Nature Reserve (Strategic Plan) 39