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Annual Report 2016
This annual report, from October 2015 to September 2016, marks the transition in our action-research to practice where, based on findings from Phase I, activities that focus on... -
Literature Search: Biodiversity and related issues in the Olifants Catchment
Authors: Alan Gardiner A partial overview of biodiversity-related literature for the Olifants catchment including South Africa and Mozambique. -
Review of Socio-Ecological Issues in Municipal Planning Instruments –...
Authors: Deborah Vromans A full report on the inclusion of environmental and biodiversity issues municipal planning instruments for the Olifants catchment. -
Review of Socio-Ecological Issues in Municipal Planning Instruments –...
Authors: Deborah Vromans A methodology for analysing municipal planning instruments for the inclusion of environmental and biodiversity issues is presented. -
Integrating Biodiversity & Environmental Issues into Municipal Landuse...
Authors: Karen Kotschy & Derick du Toit This report provides an overview of the assessment of how well municipalities in the Olifants are integrating biodiversity and... -
Co-Management: Reconciling Land Restitution, Biodiversity Conservation &...
Authors: Karen Kotschy with Sarah Findlay & Chris Williams In this case report, we look at how land restitution, poverty and biodiversity conservation might be reconciled... -
A Tool for Drafting Invasive Species Monitoring, Control & Eradication Plans...
Authors: Fonda Lewis The law requires the drafting of Invasive Species Monitoring, Control and Eradication Plans. Here we explain the requirements in simple terms. -
Improving Transboundary Alien Invasive Species Management & Securing Gains –...
Authors: Fonda Lewis, INR This document explores opportunities and partnerships for the successful transfer of plantations to communities. -
Enhancing Alien & Invasive Species Identification & Control – Resources &...
Authors: Jan Graf & Fonda Lewis We introduce some resources to assist in the identification of alien and invasive plant species. -
Ecosystem Restoration DEA Natural Resource Management Programmes: A case study
This report profiles available information on the main NRMPs operating in the Olifants catchment. It includes processes and operations around planning/prioritization,... -
Water Conservation & Water Demand Management in the Olifants Catchment – A...
Authors: WA Wegelin & Derick du Toit In this technical report, we introduce a pilot study that was launched to understand water loss and its management within local... -
Capacity Development for Water Conservation & Water Demand Management in...
Authors: WA Wegelin & Derick du Toit BaPhalaborwa municipality has a non-revenue water profile in excess of 60% and it is unlikely that water services can be sustained... -
Capacity Development for Water Conservation & Water Demand Management in...
Authors: WA Wegelin & Derick du Toit Maruleng local municipality has no WCWDM programmes while its water losses and non-revenue water are in excess of 40% and it is unlikely... -
Review of Environmental Water Requirements & Related Information for the...
Authors: Alison Joubert & Cate Brown Southern Waters Ecological Research and Consulting CC. The report covers existing determinations of Environmental Water Requirements... -
Capacity Development for Water Demand & Water Conservation Management...
Authors: Willem Wegelin & Derick du Toit This study focuses on the enhancement of long-term water security and protection, climate change adaptation and catchment resilience... -
Capacity Development for Water Conservation & Water Demand Management –...
Authors: Willem Wegelin & Derick du Toit This study focuses on the enhancement of long-term water security and protection, climate change adaptation and catchment resilience... -
Ecosystem Services Assessment Upper Sand River Catchment
Authors: Myles Mander, Jan Graf, Silindile Mtshali, Reuben Thifhulufhelwi, Noxolo Mbebe, Nick Theron & Stephen Holness The Lowveld Plantations covering the Upper Sand River... -
Protected Areas in the Olifants Catchment
Authors: Karen Kotschy, Brandon Anthony, Samantha Gerber and Kgomotso Thomas The Olifants River catchment contains many protected areas, especially in the lower portion and... -
Co-Management: Reconciling Land Restitution, Biodiversity Conservation &...
Authors: Karen Kotschy, Sarah Findlay & Chris Williams Since the dawn of democracy in 1994 the South African government has struggled to reconcile the issue of land... -
Understanding the Value of Natural Capital & the Return on Investment from...
Authors: Fonda Lewis, Michelle Browne & Sian Oosthuizen Institute of Natural Resources The RESILIM-O Restoration and Rehabilitation programme has to date highlighted a...