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Invasive Alien Species Programme Ezemvelo 23 July 2015 By: Z. Jele VISION OF IAS PROGRAMME All PAs & priority areas at maintenance level, at the same time providing economic benefits to communities surrounding the park Efforts Efforts in the last 5-10 years; • 10 District Municipality • 3 Regions • 57 Protected areas • Ukhahlamba 26, Coast 17, Zululand 14 Efforts in the next 5 years; • Areas that have been cleared • Priority initial areas • Areas of high conservation value Mandate and Objectives • IAS pose a threat to biodiversity • Failure to address problem will cause loss of numerous species and genetic resources • The objectives are to maintain biological diversity and enhance the ecological integrity of the natural ecosystem Focus • • • • IAP clearing (mainly inside PA’s) Employment Training Awareness Factors determining focus (Work and Expenditure) • Biodiversity or ecological impact • Pressure from existing alien plants • Treats from emerging plants or new infestations • Feasibility of control (Terrain, access) • Funders requirements (EPWP) • Tourism (camps) Thank you
