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Development – High IntensityUsers:− To provide mediumsized to large scaleaccommodationfacilities, andassociated attractionsand conveniences.Conservation:− To contain the impactsand footprint of<strong>reserve</strong> visitorfacilities, services andinfrastructure.−−−−−−−−−−Areas with an extensivehigh-densitydevelopment footprint.Areas with roads, trailsand small to mediumscalerecreationalfacilities andaccommodationinfrastructure.Degraded ortrans<strong>for</strong>med areas.Natural or semi-naturalhabitats.Areas with a high visitorabsorptive capacity.Areas with limitedbiodiversity significance.Areas that are easilyaccessible from the<strong>reserve</strong> entry points.Areas where risk of firedamage toinfrastructure is low, orcan be mitigated.Areas with low visibilityfrom the surroundinglandscape.Areas that have accessto potable water, andnot sensitive to disposalof treated wastewater.- Picnicking andbraaiing.- Overnightaccommodation.- Camping/caravanning.- Meetings, workshopor mini conferenceactivities.- Parking.- Swimming.- Medium-sized lodges orhotels.- High density self-cateringunits.- Medium to large-scalecamping/ caravanningfacilities.- Fuel supply pump.- Amenities, includingrestaurants and shops.- Surfaced roads.- Services (power, waste<strong>management</strong>, water, etc.).- Swimming pool.- Air strip.- Cater <strong>for</strong> all <strong>reserve</strong>visitors.- Motorised self-drivecar access.- Tour bus access.- Parking and walk-in<strong>for</strong> day and overnightvisitors.- Air access may bepermitted.Visitor andconservation<strong>management</strong>:- Intensivedevelopment andmaintenance ofvisitor facilities,services andinfrastructure.- Activeen<strong>for</strong>cement of<strong>reserve</strong>regulations.- Limitedconservation<strong>management</strong>activitiesundertaken.− Risk <strong>management</strong>(e.g. fire safety)measures−implemented.Developmentfootprint activelycontained.Consumptive Use:- None.LEDET Reserve Management Documents: Wonderkop Nature Reserve (Strategic Plan) 57

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