Dr. L. Magole UB-HOORC Integrated Land Use Planning

The classical planning model Mobilize and organize Plan Implement Monitor and Evaluate

What is Integrated land use planning? a process which promotes the co-ordinated development and management of land and related resources in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems.

Why Integrated Land Use Planning in Ngamiland? Our environment is highly complex and sensitive We subscribe to sustainable Development: Vision 2016-NDP 9-DDP 6 There are multiple stakeholders (Including RAMSAR) Interests and objectives are numerous Information and knowledge is fragmented Control is fragmented The external environment is in flux There are conflicts between the human stakeholder and between people and wildlife

Issues raised by stakeholders During ODMP Consultation Process Problem Animals; (Elephants destroying crops, Predators killing livestock, inadequate compensation etc.) Land Use and Land Management (land allocation delays, allocation guidelines) Flow Reduction, Channel Blockage and spreading of Salvinia More local involvement in and higher incomes from Tourism; lack of Government support in CBNRM Conflict over fishing grounds, fear of introduction of restrictions Livestock Management (Veterinary Fences not maintained) Lack of consultation and participation in decision making Concerns over waste management and pollution in villages and tourism camps Vegetation (frequent uncontrolled fires, lack of control over veld products utilisation)

The concept of sustainable development Economic objectives Growth and efficeincy Ecological objectives Natural systems conservation Social objectives Eradication of poverty and inequality

Flow chart of the ILUP Integrated Management Of Land Resources Local communities Land resources policy Sustainability of Land resources Other Stakeholders Governance issues Integration Socio- economic Aspects Environmental Concerns Development without compromising the environment Approach Objectives Goal

Principles of Integrated Land Use planning ILUP flexible Well resourced Transparency Comprehensive Co-learning Realistic Acceptable Accountability

Prerequisites for successful public involvement in planning Provide the right information Allow sufficient time to review and respond Provide appropriate opportunities for stakeholder involvement Respond to issues and concerns raised Feed back the results of public input Choose venues and times of events to suit all stakeholders

Levels of public involvement Information Consultation Participation Negotiation