Okavango Delta Management Plan - Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

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be protected. implementation Enhancement of
ecological
the ODRS
status of
Impacts related to
increased number of
tourists
B.1.5 The inadequacy of base
line data on fish stocks
in the ODRS needs to be
addressed.
DWNP to develop and
implement fish stock
monitoring programme
Undertake regular fish
monitoring surveys and collect
catch data from fishers
Improved knowledge
on the fish stocks opf
the ODRS
should be developed
Data collected should be
periodically made
available to natural
resource managers to
improve knowledge and
initiate review of
management systems
Strategic Goal 2:
To ensure the long-term conservation of the <strong>Okavango</strong> <strong>Delta</strong> and the provision of existing ecosystem services for the benefit of all the organisms depending on it
Strategic Objective 2.2:
To maintain or restore the wetland habitats and ecosystems of the <strong>Okavango</strong> <strong>Delta</strong>
ID Key Issues Operational
Critical Activities Potential impact Mitigation measure Sustainable criteria
Objectives
B.2.1 There is need to
reduce the impact
and frequency of
uncontrolled veld
fires.
B.2.2 Limited knowledge
on the impact of
large herbivores on
sensitive habitats
B.2.3 Overgrazing by
livestock needs to
be addressed
DFRR to reduce the
impact and frequency
of uncontrolled veld
fires.
DWNP to assess and
mitigate the impact of
large herbivores on
sensitive habitats
DAHP to reduce
overgrazing in the
ODRS
Implement the guidelines relevant
on appropriate fire management
practices as contained in the Fire
<strong>Management</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>
Assess the extent of the impact of
large herbivores on sensitive
habitats
Develop limits of acceptable
change for sensitive habitats in
the Moremi Game Reserve
Monitor defined parameters to
ensure limits are not exceeded
and institute corrective measures
Carry out biomass assessment
Develop and implement the range
carrying capacities
Reduction in the negative
impacts of uncontrolled fires
in the ecosystem
Some sections of the society
may not be aware of the
existing guidelines of use of
fire
Improved knowledge on the
impacts of herbivores on
sensitive environments
Improved rangeland
management
Resistance from farmers on
proposed strategies
Implement the ODRS
Fire <strong>Management</strong>
Strategy
Wide consultation and
communication of the
strategy
Implementation of
elements of the
Research Strategy and
Monitoring Action <strong>Plan</strong>
Adequate
communication with
farmers before
implementing rangeland
carrying capacities
Develop alternative
livelihoods systems
Mechanisms which
Develop feedback mechanisms
to improve guidelines/fire
management strategy
Sound scientific methods for
conducting research to have
reliable results
Implementation of carrying
capacities should be guided by
the provision of alternative
livelihood systems which are
sustainable
The programme should be
guided by the objective of
reducing poverty levels