1. Enkangala Grasslands Programme Ayanda Cele Land Reform & Biodiversity Stewardship Programme (WWF-SA) acele@wwf.org.za 071 307 5338

2. Table of Contents  WWF-SA  Enkangala grasslands programme  Biodiversity Stewardship Programme  Land reform & biodiversity stewardship projects  Partnerships

3. Vision Secured and better managed high priority Grassland Catchments deliver significant ongoing benefits to people. Biodiversity and ecological infrastructure protected and better managed Significant ongoing benefits: continuing the legacy of service delivery from natural / ecological infrastructure Introduction to WWF Grasslands

4. Our Approach – Catchment Stewardship : planning, securing and managing catchment ecosystems to sustain or restore delivery of ecosystem services In partnership with landowners and other stakeholders Strengthen ecological compatible land use activities – Address threats, e.g. destruction of untransformed lands – Strengthen institutions, ito awareness and decisions in support of more intact ecological infrastructure

5. Grasslands Biome & Enkangala

6. Add map on Enkangala area with sites This is one of the largest continuous high altitude grassland zones (1.6 million Hectares) Large areas of relatively intact grasslands High levels of biodiversity and endemism Major water source for SA needs (Vaal, uThukela, Usuthu and Phongola rivers have some of their origins there) Inter-provincial initiative (project spans 3 provinces and is thus of National Significance) Enkangala Grasslands Overview

7. Biodiversity Stewardship Biodiversity Stewardship refers to the wise use, management and protection of that which has been entrusted to you or rightfully yours. Within the context of conservation, stewardship means:  wisely using natural resources that you have been entrusted with on your property  protecting important ecosystems  effectively managing alien invasive species and fires

8. Land Reform Biodiversity Stewardship With this programme we are trying to address the inequalities and injustices that the majority of South Africans were subjected to in the past SA’s history of colonial occupation, dispossession and racial discrimination is well known On the other hand we need to protect our unique and highly diverse natural environment on which so much of our economic development depends Land here is owned by land reform beneficiaries or on communal land

9. Legislative Framework The programme is regulated in terms of the legal and policy framework: Legal Framework National Environmental Management Act:  National Environmental Management Protected Areas Act No. 57 of 2003 (NEMPAA)  National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act No. 10 of 2004 (NEMBA)

10. HIERARCHY OF BIODIVERSITY STEWARDSHIP CATEGORIES

11. Land reform projects Nkosi Nzima project (3348.18 ha) ± 1300 people Nkosi Nzima project (3348.18 ha) ± 1300 people Bambanani CPA (850 ha) ± 102 people Bambanani CPA (850 ha) ± 102 people Ukuthanda ukukhanya CPA (750 ha) ± Ukuthanda ukukhanya CPA (750 ha) ± 84 people Nkosi Shabalala project (875.24 ha) ± 760 people Nkosi Shabalala project (875.24 ha) ± 760 people Mr Khanyile farmer (5550 ha) one family with workers Mr Khanyile farmer (5550 ha) one family with workers Mr Vilakazi farmer (1400 ha) one family with workers Mr Vilakazi farmer (1400 ha) one family with workers Mabaso project (1400ha) ± 300 people Mabaso project (1400ha) ± 300 people

12. Currently four sites (signed) Currently four sites (signed) Three sites under various stages of negotiations Three sites under various stages of negotiations Total representing about 3000 people Total representing about 3000 people Will focus on one land reform project in particular but first Will focus on one land reform project in particular but first a brief overview of all sites a brief overview of all sites

13. Signed BA NR Nkosi Nzima project 991 ha (3348ha) ± 4 years

14. Incentives  NRM project alien plants & donga rehab; jobs  Bushwillows (Wildlands conservation)  School soccer kit

15. Exciting activities VCA

17. Key important features

18. Bambanani Community Property Association ± 4 years Signed BA, PE Nguni cattle Hippo rollers Solar lights Masibuyele emasimini Launch Sept 2014

19. Ukuthanda Ukukhanya CPA ± 4 years Signed BA, PE Hippo rollers Solar lights Masibuyele emasimini Vegie tunnel Launch Sept 2014

20. 4. Sites in negotiations Sites under negotiations 2014/2015 iNkosi Shabalala, scores 23/59iNkosi Shabalala, scores 23/59 Done presentation at EKZNW working groupDone presentation at EKZNW working group WillingnessWillingness Khanyile qualified for a PE, stuck with the ownerKhanyile qualified for a PE, stuck with the owner Vilakazi also stuck with his availabilityVilakazi also stuck with his availability

21. Nkosi Mabaso > 10 years 1 st Signed BA NR

22. Since the signing of a Biodiversity Agreement, we have facilitated: Certified training in invasive weed control Certified training in fire management A participatory rural appraisal A socio economic study An economic feasibility study Development of a grazing plan (aligned with the BA management plan) Implementation of a sustainable cattle farming initiative Training in bull testing and pregnancy test Bulls of good quality

23. Sub header Bullet point style can look like this and can go across two or three lines like this. Bullet point style can look like this Conservation in partnership with people WWF-SA AGM 201414 th November 2014 Biodiversity Stewardship and Sustainable cattle farming initiative  Access UNDP small grant

24. Within 1 year: Agricultural mentor appointed Community herd formalised Grazing plan implemented Infrastructure developed Nutritional requirements of the herd met Vaccination programme implemented Herd mortality down from over 30 losses to 7 (less than 1.5% loss) Job opportunities created Access to the commercial market facilitated

25. In addition Project catalysed other community agreements through learning exchanges Recognised as a successful land reform and livestock initiative in Amajuba district Resulted in effective partnerships between community and government department Effective conservation of natural resources used by the community

26. Total area = 1472 haTotal area = 1472 ha Houses/milking = 226.31 haHouses/milking = 226.31 ha Wattle = 43.32 haWattle = 43.32 ha Dam = 0.02 haDam = 0.02 ha Eroded areas = 36, 6 haEroded areas = 36, 6 ha Ploughing = 21.64 haPloughing = 21.64 ha Available for grazing = 1180,Available for grazing = 1180, 73 ha (Proposed PE) 73 ha (Proposed PE)

27. Mgundeni Protected Environment APO/Poster Property details 2015 Total area = 1472 ha  Houses/milking camps = 226.31 ha Wattle = 43.32 ha Dam = 0.02 ha; Eroded areas = 36, 6 ha  Proposed Ploughing = 21.64 ha Available for grazing = 1180, 73 ha Advisory forum members Critical species

28. Looking into the future Add more projects Corridor of protected areas Align our with GOVT Target water production areas Access more funds/incentives Community development (conservation) More partnerships

29. So you know  Priorities Priorities Lack of basic services Lack of basic services Financial resources Financial resources Mining is a big problem in the area Mining is a big problem in the area Translation of documents Translation of documents Small piece of land owned by lots of people Small piece of land owned by lots of people Political influences Political influences Accessibility Accessibility Departments Departments

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