1. Branch: Biodiversity & Conservation Programme 5
Presentation to NCOP
June 2004

2. Purpose of the Programme
To promote and conserve South Africa’s Biological Diversity,
manage conservation to protect for the sustainable utilization of
natural resources for the benefit of all

3. Achievements 2003 / 2004 Legislation
NEM: Protected Areas Act – Assented to by President (S75) (Act No 57 of 2003)
NEM: Biodiversity Bill – Approval by Parliament
Policy Development
CBNRM guidelines finalised and launched
Draft National Biodiversity Strategy developed
Transfrontier Conservation Area’s
AI/AIS – Richtersveld TFCP Treaty signed
Memorandum of Understanding for Limpopo / Shashe – finalised
(Presidential approval for signing obtained)

4. Achievements 2003 / 2004…….cont Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park
Develop border post between SA and Mozambique
New road and accommodation projects completed
Drop of 16km fence between SA / Mozambique
Biodiversity and Heritage
Maphungubwe inscribed as Cultural World Heritage Site
Cultural Heritage Resources Management and Tourism guidelines developed
Protected Areas
Agreement on declaration of Blyde as National Park
ha added to Protected Areas system
Consensus with Eastern Cape Province on Conservation Areas for Wild Coast

5. Programme Activities 2004/5
Increase Tourism Infrastructure in Protected Areas
New wilderness camp – Kgalagadi.
Open Mata-Mata Gate between SA / Namibia.
New road to Kgalagadi TFCP
Implementation of Protected Areas Act
Norms and Standards
Regulations for South Africa National Parks
Framework for Management Plans
Protected Areas Register

6. Programme Activities 2004/5 cont…. Implementation of Biodiversity Act
Establish South African National Biodiversity Institute
Alignment of Provincial Ordinances - Audit
National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan approved by Cabinet
Listing of Alien Invasive Species and Control programme

7. Programme Activities 2004/5 cont….
Establish a national system of managing Biodiversity and Conservation
Expand Protected Areas by ha.
Declare Qwa-Qwa / Golden Gate as one National Park.
Drop ±18km fence at Kruger National Park (SA / Mozambique).
Sign MoU with Botswana / Zimbabwe-Limpopo Shashe TFCP.
Inscription of Cape Floral Kingdom as World Heritage Site.
Implement Community Based Natural Resource guidelines.
Trade procedure for sale of ivory finalised.
Effective participation in International Forums.
Implementation of National Action Plan and Desertification.

8. MTEF-Allocation 2004/05… TRANSFER PAYMENTS to ENTITIES: BRANCH:
Personnel R million
Operational R million
Total R million
TRANSFER PAYMENTS to ENTITIES:
Great St Lucia Wetlands per Authority R MILLION
South Africa National Parks
Financial Assistance R
Park development R
Road subsidy R
Total R million

9. MTEF-Allocation 2004/05 ……..Continue National Botanical Institute
Financial Assistance R
Working for Wetlands R
Infrastructure Investment R R
Grand Total R million

10. THANK YOU!