Protection of Wetlands in the Cape Floristic Region

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As of: January 2020

Objective and activities

The aim of this project was to establish a protected area and to implement central adaptation measures that were identified in the study "Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment for the Western Cape". That included effective fire management, controlling invasive species and improving the management of coastal wetlands to achieve better flood protection. In addition, the project also contributed to adapt sustainable farming methods in the region.

State of implementation/results

Project completed
Wetland areas restored; drained areas re-watered (550 hectares).
Invasive plants removed.
Original native wildlife of the region reintroduced, for example buffalo and hippopotamus.
Fire-fighting units equipped; fire breaks established.
Fire prevention training carried out with land owners.

Project data

Country:

South Africa

Implementing organisation:

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Partner institution(s):

Department of Agriculture - Western Cape
CapeNature,Department of Agriculture - Western Cape,Nuwejaars Wetland Special Management Area,South Africa National Parks - SANParks,South African National Biodiversity Institute

BMU grant:

€ 2,000,000

Duration:

11/2008 till 12/2009

Website(s):

undp.org/content/undp/en/hom…