For the Umlalazi Nature Reserve Integrated Management Plan Held on 29 October 2007 Mtunzini Town Hall

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REPORT

FOR THE UMLALAZI

NATURE RESERVE

INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT PLAN

(2009-2013)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

1. SUMMARY...... 1

2. PUBLIC CONSULTATION PHASE...... 2

Addendum 1: I M P Stakeholder List...... 2

Addendum 2: Notice of Public Meeting (Advertisement)...... 6

Addendum 3: Presentation at Public Meeting...... 7

Addendum 4: Attendance Register at Public Meetings...... 10

3. PUBLIC REVIEW PHASE...... 12

Addendum 5: Email to Project Stakeholders for Public Comment for the

Draft IMP...... 12

Addendum 6a: Invitation to Comment Letter – Local Municipality...... 13

Addendum 6b: Invitation to Comment Letter – District Municipality...... 14

Addendum 6c: Letter to Project Stakeholders for Public Comment for the

Draft IMP...... 15

Addendum 7: Advertisements for Public Comment for Draft IMP...... 16

Addendum 8 : Table with synchronised comments and responses...... 20

3 1. SUMMARY

The purpose of this Public Participation Report is to provide background on the public participation process that was followed in developing this Integrated Management Plan (IMP). It describes the participation process as well as provides a summary of the concerns, issues and responses received for this IMP together with EKZNW’s response in addressing each comment received. This document is to accompany the IMP document through its approval stages providing additional process information to decision makers.

Brousse-James and Associates notified the identified key stakeholders, relevant authorities and interested and affected parties (See Addendum 1) of public meetings that would be held. Advertisements were placed in newspapers inviting all to attend the public meeting (See Addendum 2). The advertisement briefly described the purpose of the IMP and the importance of public participation in the development of the IMP that will be used in managing the protected area.

The stakeholder workshop/ public meeting for the Umlalazi Nature Reserve was held on the 29th October 2007 at the Mtunzini Town Hall. At the stakeholder workshop a Powerpoint presentation was delivered (See Addendum 3). An attendance register was recorded (See Addendum 4). Concerns and issues raised at the public meeting were addressed in the drafting of the IMP which was then submitted to Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife.

It became apparent that the various IMP’s being developed by consultants for more than fifteen different protected areas each had a different format, making it very difficult to assess, review and use. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife therefore developed a standardised template for IMP’s. Immediately this was adopted by the organisation, specialised IMP development staff were employed and the existing draft IMPs (including the draft Umlalazi Nature Reserve IMP) were further revised into the approved standard format.

Interested and affected parties as previously identified, as well as the general public were invited to review and comment on the revised draft of Umlalazi Nature Reserve IMP in November 2009. This was done through e-mails (See Addendum 5) and letters (See Addenda 6a, 6b and 6c), sent to all identified interested and affected parties, as well as advertisements placed in The Natal Mercury, Isolezwe and Zululand Observer newspapers (See Addendum 7).

Hard copies of the draft Umlalazi Nature Reserve IMP were made available for review at the protected area office, at local and district municipalities, local libraries and an electronic copy was available on the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife website. Additional hard copies were also available from the protected area office and were delivered to the local and district municipality planning departments for their review and comment. Comments received were considered and incorporated into the IMP where appropriate. A summary table of comments received and responses made is included in Addendum 8. In some cases additional feedback was obtained through one-on-one meetings with the stakeholder and direct feedback on the comment received was provided to all interested and affected parties that responded to the draft IMP. Additional consultation with Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife management and specialist staff was undertaken and the final draft Umlalazi Nature Reserve IMP was produced in January 2010. A copy of this final draft as proposed for approval, was placed on the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife web site and interested and affected parties informed accordingly.

The approval process that will be followed is that of submission to Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife internal committees, followed by submission to the Nature Conservation Service Board, submission to the Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs and Rural Development’s Head of Department and finally to this department’s MEC. The approved Umlalazi Nature Reserve IMP will then be circulated to the provincial Environmental Portfolio Committee and an electronic copy placed on the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife website. An advertisement will be placed in the regional newspapers advising stakeholders as soon as the Umlalazi Nature Reserve’s IMP has been approved.

1 2. PUBLIC CONSULTATION PHASE

Ad dendum 1: I M P Stakeholder List

Name Organisation/Affiliation Address Contact nos. Dr Andrew Wildlands Trust 033-3431975 P Venter 033-3431976 F 083-3247484 Prof. Digby Dept of Zoology & [email protected] 035-9026738 P Cyrus Coastal Research of 035-9026750 F University of Zululand AMAFA [email protected] Corinne Winson Amafa amafa@[email protected] Mr B K Ilembe District [email protected] 032-4379300 P Nwandwe Municipality (Amatikulu) 032-4379300 F Callum Beattie KZN Wildlife [email protected] 035-3401504 P&F 082-5592842 Richard Boon boonr@cesu.durban.gov.za 031-3002877 P 083-9628564 Cheryl [email protected] 033-3304843 P&F Brokensha Yolan Endangered Wildlife [email protected] 011-4861102 P Friedmann Trust 011-4861506 F 082-9903534 [email protected] Andrew Ewing Ewing Trust Co. [email protected] 031-7655937 P 031-7658024 F Di Dold Wildlife & Environment [email protected] 031-2013126 P Society of SA Durban 031-2019525 F Area Adrienne Pennington [email protected] Edgeson Environmental Group David Cox UKZN [email protected] 033-3460796 P 082-3338341 Craig KZN Wildlife [email protected] 031-2741164 P Mulqueeny 031-2741174 F 082-3382040 Dave Johnson [email protected] [email protected] Drummond Wilderness Action [email protected] 033-3304039 P Densham Group [email protected] Doug Burden [email protected] 033-8974034 P 033-8974006 F 082-8258425 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Gordon Smith Game Rangers [email protected] 036-4881578 Association of SA 082-4934616 Geoff Nichols [email protected] 031-3123578 P 083-6283945 [email protected]

2 Name Organisation/Affiliation Address Contact nos. [email protected] Jonathan & Twinstreams Nursery [email protected] 035-3402530 P Pearl Cronhout 035-3402947 F Barbara Mtunzini Conservancy [email protected] 035-3402898 P Chedzey & 086-6133350 F J Chedzey 083-3260699 Jim Phelps [email protected] Haroon Karodia Dept of Agriculture & [email protected] 033-3559624 P Environmental Affairs 033-3559122 F Kevin Kirkman UKZN [email protected] 033-2605821 P 083-6314815 Donovan Kotze UKZN [email protected] 033-3304184 Duncan Stewart Lima Rural Development [email protected] 033-3429043 P Foundation 033-3942691 F Jean Lindsay KZN Conservancies [email protected] 031-7055448 (P & Association F) 082-5504427 [email protected] [email protected] Kevin McCann KZN Wildlife [email protected] 033-8451805 P 083-4470657 Craig Morris UKZN [email protected] 033-2605507 P 072-1479030 Michelle North Coast Wetland [email protected] 035-9026733 P Potgieter Working Group 035-9026430 F Department of Hydrology Mike Spain Birdlife KZN Midlands [email protected] 033-3452570 Ndabo Khoza KZN Tourism Authority [email protected] 031-3667508 P CEO 031-3042805 F 083-4558256 Adrian Ogilvie [email protected] 033-3471685 P 033-3951506 F ori@[email protected] Patti Brooks Mtunzini Conservancy [email protected] 035-3401296 P secretary / editor of The 084-5811296 Hornbill [email protected] James Perkins DWAF [email protected] 031-3362700 P Garry Davies Professional Hunters [email protected] 012-6672048 P Association of SA 012-6672049 F [email protected] [email protected] Elsa Pooley [email protected] 039-9731503 P 082-4875385 Richard KZN Wildlife [email protected] 082-5592868 Pensawyer [email protected] Ricky Pott [email protected] 083-6301782 Dr Rob Little WWF SA [email protected] 021-8882831 P 021-8882888 F 082-3290246

3 Name Organisation/Affiliation Address Contact nos. Judy Mann SA Association for [email protected] 031-3373536 P Marine Biological 031-3372132 F Research [email protected] Dr Sean Oceanographic [email protected] 031-3373536 P Fennessy Research Institute 031-3372132 F Sheila Berry [email protected] 082-2957328 Miss Siboniwe Uthungulu District [email protected] 035-7990500 P Mokwela Municipality (Umlalazi) 035-7893564 F 082-6773718 Tim Snow Endangered Wildlife [email protected] Trust Tony Bishop [email protected] 039-6952344 P&F 082-4758928 Wendy Forse Chairperson – Mtunzini [email protected] 035-3402586 P/F Residents Association 084-5059491 Etienne Umlalazi Ski Boast Club [email protected] 082-8211140 Vermaak / SADDSAA Safety Officer [email protected] [email protected] WESSA [email protected] C. Schwegman WESSA 039-9752147 S. Busiso Macambini 074-4369120 Douglas Macambini 074-4369120 Vuma Nqufshini ? 072-5531552 N L Magagula Macambini 076-642966 ? F Magagula Macambini 083-7556067 B Dube Macambini 072-3191162 S.Ntsundu Macambini - L. Bhuyeni Macambini - H Mjadu Macambini 072-4656183 C Buthelezi EKZN Wildlife 083-2871799 035-3401607 F Santosh Bachoo EKZN Wildlife – 083-7839612 Ecologist (South Coast) W Mhlongo Nyoni 076-1777422 C Acker WESSA 084-4443452 J K Pacnell ? Umlalazi Municipality – 035-3401998 P Councillor 035-3401842 F D Ruiters EKZN Wildlife – Research Technician Ecological Issues Coenrad Umlalazi Municipality – Please ensure notice of future 035-7534681 P Strachan Town Planner meetings 082-4602216 Kobus du Toit Beach Action Committee 035-3401351 P – Umlalazi Ski Boat Club 082-5799272 Gavin Carter Mtunzini Aquaculture [email protected] 035-3402494 P Projects 082-3802212 Geert & Jenny Resident in Mtunzini 035-3402889 ? Smit H Oosthuizen Audit Committee – 035-3401614 Umlalazi Municipality C Lawrie Farmer [email protected] 082-6511924

4 Name Organisation/Affiliation Address Contact nos. Roger Booth Private [email protected] 083-4406309 J Ungerer Private [email protected] 082-8202677 M Ungerer Private [email protected] 072-1749886 A H Powell Mtunzini Angling Club [email protected] 035-3401967 P 082-4711970 D Lawrie Farmer [email protected] 035-3401563 P John Phipson Resident [email protected] 035-3401940 P 082-9448462 Rodney Owen Coastal Research Unit [email protected] 035-9026742 P of Zululand Doggy & Resident [email protected] 035-3402472 P Barbara Kweley 083-6301839 Alan Still Resident [email protected] 035-3402770 P 072-2470773 Mike Butler Resident [email protected] 035-3401752 P 083-6543010

5 Addendum 2: Notice of Public Meeting (Advertisement)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Umlalazi Nature Reserve Integrated Management Plan

Brousse-James & Associates, Ecological and Environmental Services, have been appointed by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife to prepare the Integrated Management Plan for the Umlalazi Nature Reserve as required in terms of the National Environmental Management Act: Protected Areas Act No. 53 of 2003.

A workshop is to be held at the Mtunzini Town Hall at 10h00 on Monday 29 October 2007. This workshop will serve the purpose of discussing the Vision and Objectives and considering issues identified by the consultants.

If you are a stakeholder or have an interest in the Reserve, and would like to attend the workshop, please contact Barry James or Barbara Abell.

Phone/Fax: 033-3304984 Cell: 082 895 4089 E-mail: [email protected]

6 Adden dum 3: Presentation at Public Meeting

The Rulles of thhee Meeeetiing

u Introoduduce youourrself anndd your interestt in the reserve Umlalazi Nature u Focus on the iissue not the individudual u Be courtteous at all times Reserve u One speaker at a time u All questionons & commeomments tto be directed throuougghh the

Backgrounund, purposose, Chhaairperson u Give a faiir chaannce tto all. Keeepp it brief and tto the popoiint! vviision & objectives u Don’t use this meemeetting as anan opportunity to vent llong-felt frustrations with other ununrrelated issues.

u Switch yoouur cell phphoonene off!

This meeting is not: This meeting is not: Evaluatioonn of PA Values

u A forum to discuss land claims. u WWhhat are the key features or u A discussssion on beach driving. exceptiioonal valluues? WWhhat is u An opppportunity ttoo knock KZN important aabboutut tthhis place? WWiildlife. u A forum to resolve outstanding u Develolop a succccininct statemenntt of issues. signinificance (include ecolological, social, cululttuural, socio-economic values)

What is important about Umlalazi? What iis iimpoportant abobout Umlalallazii? CCoontiinnuedued… u Relatively unspoilt coastline, beaacch and estuarriies.es. Diversity of habitats u Prograding dune system. u Mangroves u Umlalazi gooood example of KZN estuary having flourishing u Dunene vegetation Mangrove Forest with substantial silt marshes. Mangrove Forest with substantial silt marshes. – Strand community u Estuaries are sensitive & have great ecological importance. – Dune scrub u Provision of ecosystem seservicceess – silt trapping, carbon sink, – Dune forest breeding grounund for fisheries, processessing of sewage, u Hygrophilous vegetation sustainable resources. – Phhrragmites u Forms migration route between Richards Bay Coastal Forests, – Typha & Amatikulu NR and Ongoye. u Hygrophilous forest u Hasas Coastal Wetlands & Coastal Foresests – Climax Dune Forest. – Barringtonia/Hibiisscus fringing community u Diversity of habitats (see next page). – Hibiscus fringing community u Important animal species. u Tidal marsh vegetation u Source of seeds for other areas, e.g. dune mining. – Mangrove forest u Historical importance – John Dunn,n, battle of Ndondakusuka. – SSaalt marsh u Acaccacia Thicket community

Whhaat iis iimppoortant abboout Umllaalalazi?i? Conontiinuueded… What iis iimpoportant abobout Umlalallazii? CCoontiinnuedued…

Mangroves Animal Species u Protect laannd from storm erosiion.

u TrTrap seeddiiments. u 5544 Fish species; 3 Red Data.

u Important nnuursery for you fish & prawns. u 5511 Reptile species; 8 Red Data u Some adult fish live feedeed in forests at hiigh tide.de. u 321 Birds; 20 Red Data. u Can provide a sustaiinable timbbeer resource 321 Birds; 20 Red Data. (unlliikekely at Umllalazii?). u 1188 Mammals; 0 Red Data. u Ecotourism & eedducationnaal value. u Act as a carbon sink. u Palm nutut vuullture. Act as a carbon sink. u Act as fiillter for efluent from fiish farm & other agricultural activitiies.

Whhaat aarere thhee riisks//tthrehreats? Whhaat aarere thhee oppppoortununiitiies? u SSuurrounded by sugar cane and plantations, tthherefore risk isoollation. u Release of nuuttrientnts from cane farming -> algal blooms u Alien plants. u Recreation opppportununities – fishing, u Excess sedimenntt can be bad for manggrroves. u Change in water balance bad for mangrgroves. walking, bird wawatching, mountain biikiing, u Industrial pollolluuttanntts and pesticides can affect mangroves & fish & prawn nnuurseries. canoeing. u MaMangroves are particularly sensitive to oilil, especialllly if dispersanntts are used. u Partnerships with business – tourism & u UUnncontrolllled/insensitive development outside & Development pressures housing developments. within. housing developments. u LaLack of fuunnding. u Working for Water provides jobs. u LaLack of expertise/skilills shortage. u Human population pressure – exploiloitation of resourrcces, legal & iillllegal.l. u Commmmuunnity levvy.y. u Lack of participation -> buy in from key external stakehololders. u Disease ouuttbreak in fish farm could spilill over into estuary. u Ncema, Kiwane & reeds are harvested.ed. u Financial viabiilility of the reserve – decay of infrastructure (coollllapspse of boardwalks, abluuttions, sewage overflow, trail system need upgrade, no u maps). u Commmemercial & recreatioonnal fishing. u Forced entry by residenntts & otthher user ggrroups u What else?

Poteenntiall sooururces of cononflliict Developing Vision & Objectives u A llong-term inspirational vision ststatement. u Lisstt of objebjectctives in priority order (be carefufull thhaat u Access rights for different userer objeccttiivvees do not confnflilict with viision). groups & limiting nunumbers so ththat – Precise/specific – Achievable & realistic one group does not disaaddvantage ththe – Time-related oottheerr. i.e. diffffeerreent userer groups have – Measurable – Reflect purpose, significance & values differentnt impacts. – Spell out ends, but not means

u Pressure ttoo uuttilise rreesources – Adequately address the issues – Give rationale excessively. – Beware of flowery language, don’t emulate social scientists J u A ststatement indicatiing the mananagement phililosophy iis also neeeded.ded.

Viision Objjectives To maintain a fuunnctional coaasstal system which includes marine, estuarine, u EEllimininatioion/control of alien planntts. freshwwaater compononents together with u Create a sense of ownership assassociated wetland, graassssland and forest Create a sense of ownership habitats ecosystems, and to provide amongst all sectors of neighbouring opppportunities for qualliity nature-basaseedd communniities. recreatioon.n. BuBuffer Zoonnes/interface/surrrroouunds/linkagesges NB Regional & Natioonnal Significcaance

Oppppoorrtuunnities

9 Addendum 4: Attendance Register at Public Meetings

Attendance Register of Interested & Affected Parties for two Public Meetings for the Umlalazi Nature Reserve Integrated Management Plan held on 29 October 2007 Mtunzini Town Hall

Meeting at 10h00 Name Tel/Fax Organisation Interest in Umlalazi E-mail C. Acker 084 4443452 WESSA Conservation Patti Brooks 084 5811296 Mtunzini Conservancy Conservation 035 3401998 J. K. Pacnell Umlalazi Municipality Councillor Fax: 035 3401487 D. Ruiters 084 8266002 KZN Wildlife Research Technician: Ecological Issues Santosh Bachoo 083 7839612 KZN Wildlife Ecologist (South Coast – KZNW) C. Beattie 082 5592842 KZN Wildlife Conservation 082 4602216 Town Planner Coenrad Strachan * Please ensure future notice of meeting 035 7534681 Umlalazi Municipality 082 5799272 Beach Action Committee Kobus du Toit Launch site management etc. 035 3401351 Umlalazi Skiboat Club Mtunzini Aquaculture Gavin Carter 082 3802212 Conservation [email protected] Projects Geert & Jenny Smit 035 3402889 Resident Mtunzini Interest in Mtunzini and Amatikulu Conservancy email forum Audit Committee H Oosthuizen 035 3401614 MMTA Act Sec 166 - member of audit Umlalazi Municipality committee Meeting at 18h00 Name Tel/Fax Organisation Interest in Umlalazi E-mail C. Lawrie 082 6511924 Farmer Beach access [email protected] R. Booth 083 4406309 Private General [email protected] J. Ungerer 082 8202677 Private General [email protected] M. Ungerer 072 1749886 Private General [email protected] 082 4711970 [email protected] A. H. Powell Mtunzini Angling Club Beach access / general 035 3401967 o.za

10 C. Beattie 082 5592842 EKZNW Conservation [email protected] D. Lawrie 035 3401563 Farmer Beach, skiing [email protected] B & J Chedzey 035 3402898 Resident / conservancy General [email protected] 035 3401940 John Phipson Resident General [email protected] 082 9448462 035 9026738 Coastal Research Unit of Digby Cyrus Significant ecosystem [email protected] 035 9026750 Fax Zululand

11 3. PUBLIC REVIEW PHASE

Addendum 5: Email to Project Stakeholders requesting Public Comment on the Draft IMP

Dear Interested and Affected Party

You have been involved in the earlier phase of drafting this Integrated Management Plan (IMP) for Umlalazi Nature Reserve. The information and input gathered at that time was incorporated into a draft document and has now been reformatted into an agreed IMP format that all EKZNW protected areas will use.

A downloadable copy of the draft IMP is available at www.kznwildlife.com ( http://www.kznwildlife.com/ ). Please note that the maps in the some of the IMPs may be difficult to read due to keeping the document size small. You may therefore wish to download these separately.

It would be appreciated if you would have a look at the draft IMP document and let Irene Hatton ([email protected]) have any comments and input by the 16th December 2009.

After your comments have been considered and the draft IMP revised, the IMP will be submitted to the various authorities for approval. This revised IMP will be posted on the EKZNW website for viewing.

Thank you for assisting EKZNW in compiling this IMP for Umlalazi Nature Reserve. We look forward to receiving your comments and input.

Yours sincerely

Miss G.M Ramburran

IMP Facilitator

12 Addendum 6a: Invitation to Comment Letter – Local Municipality

13 A ddendum 6b: Invitation to Comment Letter – District Municipality

14 Addendum 6c: Letter to Project Stakeholders for Public Comment for the Draft IMP

Planning Division: IMP Unit

26 November 2009

INVITATION TO PROVIDE COMMENT AND INPUT ON THE DRAFT INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR UMLALAZI NATURE RESERVE

D ear Interested and Affected Party

A downloadable copy of the draft IMP is available at www.kznwildlife.com. and a hard copy of the draft IMP is also available at the protected area office itself, as well as other outlets as specified in the attached advertisement that was published in Isolizwe and the Mercury last week.

It would be appreciated if you would have a look at the draft IMP document and let Irene Hatton have any comments and input by the 16th December 2009 ([email protected] or Planning Division, EKZNW, PO Box 13053, CASCADES, 3202)

After your comments have been considered and the draft IMP revised, the completed document will be submitted to the various authorities for approval. This revised IMP will be posted on the EKZNW website for viewing.

Thank you for assisting EKZNW in compiling this IMP for Umlalazi Nature Reserve. We look forward to receiving your comments and input.

Yours sincerely Miss G.M.Ramburran IMP Facilitator

15 Addendum 7: Advertisements for Public Comment for Draft IMP

16 17 18 19 Addendum 8: Table with synchronised Interested and Affected Party comments and responses

Name Organization & Issue / Concern Comment Response Designation

Doggy Kewley Mtunzini Biodiversity and The only known locality Discussed this with Callum Beattie (Conservation Conservancy, Natural Heritage for plant species Manager) and Dr Roger Uys (Regional Ecologist). Vice Chairman Values Didymoplexis verrucosa According to Elsa Pooley’s books (Pooley, E.J. 1998. A is UNR. field guide to wildflowers KwaZulu-Natal and the eastern region. Natal Flora Publications Trust, Durban, and Pooley, E.J. 1993. The complete field guide to trees of Natal, Zululand and Transkei. Natal Flora Publications Trust, Durban), this plant is located outside the Nature Reserve.

Outdoor Recreation The beach provides Confirmed with Callum Beattie (Conservation Manager) and Eco-cultural activities such as and incorporated into the IMP. Tourism swimming, surfing, kite boarding, surf fishing, fishing ski, jet ski and ski boat fishing. Natural and National Environmental Noted and added to the IMP. Cultural Heritage / Management: Integrated Resource Coastal Management Management and Act, 2008 (Act No. 24 of Development 2008) needed to be added to the IMP.

Local Agreements Access cards for the Discussed with Callum Beattie (Conservation Manager) and Servitudes local residents no longer who indicated that hospitality still issues these cards. within the Nature exist. Reserve

20 Name Organization & Issue / Concern Comment Response Designation

Origin of the name Wildlife does not feed on Cinfirmed with Callum Beattie (Conservation Manager) of Umlalazi Nature the forested dunes in who has stated that Grey Duiker has been viewed resting Reserve UNR. This probably in the dune areas of the Nature Reserve rather than occurs in ANR. feeding. This has been amended in the IMP.

Location and Extent What is the Siyaya The Siyaya Coastal Park is “the collective name for the of the Nature Coastal Park? Umlalazi Nature Reserve, the Amatikulu Nature Reserve Reserve and the Redhill Nature Reserve. The Talmage Pan Nature Reserve was included until its de-proclamation in 2003.” The definition has been incorporated into the IMP.

Hydrology Concerned that the Information by Santosh Bachoo (Regional Ecologist - estuary was not Marine) and added to the IMP. emphasised. Sent through a paragraph with references.

Conservation No primary grassland Confirmed with Callum Beattie (Conservation Manager) Targets occurs in UNR who states that there is extensive grassland in the southern section of the Nature Reserve. Dr. Roger Uys (Regional Ecologist) confirms that grasslands occur in UNR and they are a natural and important part of the ecosystems.

Conservation It is incorrect to note that Discussed with Callum Beattie (Conservation Manager) Targets the estuary mouth is and amended accordingly in the IMP. kept open due to pressure from the landowners.

Invertebrates There are two new Confirmed with Dr Roger Uys (Regional Ecologist). Cerambycidae species Species are noted but not listed in the IMP as they are in that have been recently the process of being captured. collected.

21 Name Organization & Issue / Concern Comment Response Designation

Fish The EKZNW Noted. EKZNW will follow up with Professor Digby Cyrus Biodiversity database and will include additional information in the scheduled does not list any fish for IMP revision. UNR. It is suggested that we correspond with Professor Digby Cyrus.

Mammals Why are marine animals Confirmed their occurance with Dr Roger Uys (Regional not listed in the Nature Ecologist), however marine mammals are not listed as the Reserve eg. Dusky are not found in the proclaimed Nature Reserve. Dolphin?

Economic Context The beach is a major Noted and incorporated into the IMP. attraction.

Developed Facilities, in particular, Confirmed with Callum Beattie (Conservation Manager) Infrastructure access needs must be and Dr Roger Uys (Regional Ecologist). No additional extended and upgraded access to the beach is envisaged. The beach access is as most of the beach is controlled by legislation and is the result of a public no longer accessible participation process. Disputes with the outcome of tat due to the vehicle beach process must be taken up with the relevant department. ban.

Eco-cultural One whale watching site Amended in the IMP as whales can be viewed from the Tourism to be queried. platform at the end of the boardwalk. Infrastructure

Table 1 : Maputoland Grassland Confirmed this statement with Dr Roger Uys (Regional Biodiversity Targets does not occur in UNR. Ecologist) and amended the IMP to read Maputoland for UNR Coastal Belt.

Table 1 : Knipofia leucocephala Confirmed this statement with Dr Roger Uys (Regional Biodiversity Targets does not occur in UNR. Ecologist) and removed from the IMP. for UNR

22 Name Organization & Issue / Concern Comment Response Designation

Table 1 : Didmoplexis verrucosa Discussed with Dr Roger Uys (Regional Ecologist) who Biodiversity Targets is only found in UNR has stated that the plant occurs outside the Nature for UNR and is vulnerable. Reserve.

Operational, UNR is a major polluter Discussed with Dr Roger Uys (Regional Ecologist) and Management in terms of sewage. This Callum Beattie (Conservation Manager) and concern Policy, Framework must be added to the noted in the IMP. and Guiding IMP. Principles

Operational, Pressure on re-opening Confirmed with Callum Beattie (Conservation Manager) Management the river mouth is and Dr Roger Uys (Regional Ecologist) and incorporated Policy, Framework necessary for the into the IMP. and Guiding conservation Principles /maintenance of the mangrove community

Bio-management According to the Veld Discussed with Callum Beattie (Conservation Manager) and Forest Fire Act, and Dr Roger Uys (Regional Ecologist). The Act requires 1998 (Act No.101 of that EKZNW informs authorities when we burn and that 1998), UNR needs to we burn in line with the approved seasons. EKZNW has a comply with certain Fire Protocol document for the Siyaya Coastal Park and is conditions of this act a member of the Zululand Fire Protection Association. such as liability should Agreements will be drawn up with neighbours of UNR as a fire spread. matter of urgency.

Declared Alien Add two lien species to Confirmed with Callum Beattie (Conservation Manager) Weeds and the IMP namely Litsea and Dr Roger Uys (Regional Ecologist) and incorporated Invasive Plants glutinosa and Rivina into the IMP. humilis.

Bird Management The recorded number of Validated with Dr Roger Uys (Regional Ecologist). The 907 species for UNR is EKZNW Biodiversity database indicates that there is 327 incorrect. birds recorded for UNR. This has been amended in the IMP.

23 Name Organization & Issue / Concern Comment Response Designation

Barbara Chedzey Mtunzini Regional Planning Action Project2.3(i) The Noted. The issue will be dealt with at management level. Conservancy, Context and process for the Chairperson Principles compilation of a new Land Use Management System for Mtunzini (LUMS) is well advanced and there needs to be collaboration and an alignment as far as this is concerned between EKZNW and the Umlalazi Municipality to ensure that the effective buffer mentioned here in the IMP is kept intact and protected.

Definition Define the term buffer According to Dr Roger Uys (Regional Ecologist), a buffer zone. zone is based on available criteria taking into account various facts such as biodiversity value, watersheds, corridors for migration (ecosystem processes and cultural heritage values), ecotourism and stakeholder interactions. A buffer is not a fixed width corridor and further work still needs to be done to define the specific buffer zone.

24 Name Organization & Issue / Concern Comment Response Designation Local Agreements, Action Projects 2.5.1 (i) Validated with Irene Hatton (Environmental Management Leases, Servitude and (ii) I think this is Systems Planner). Noted, EKZNW is aware of Arrangements and crucial in the case of the developments and has commented on them to ensure that MOU’s Umlalazi Nature nature conservation concerns are included. EKZNW is Reserve. There has making every effort to extend the nature reserve. EKZNW already been an provides biodiversity and conservation advice to application for an landowners with conservation objectives. extensive residential development in the flood plain adjacent to the nature reserve on the old prawn farm site. This land should rather go into conservation management and so too the municipal land north of the prawn farm and adjacent to the nature reserve and Zini River Estates. This would also apply to the old chalet park sold to the Gooderson Group as the Forest Lodge. EKZNW should become involved on this site assisting the new owners with for instance alien weed control and wildlife management, also on the land leased to the Gooderson Group by the Municipality.

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Problem Animal To investigate whether Discussed with Dr Roger Uys (Regional Ecologist). Management zebras at UNR are EKZNW has determined that zebras are important in sustainable in the long ecotourism and the population will be managed run. appropriately.

Domestic Solid Concerned about the Discussed with Dr Roger Uys (Regional Ecologist) and Waste development of an Irene Hatton (Environmental Management Systems Integrated Waste Planner). The organization will ensure that initiatives and Management Plan for such conservation measures are actioned in the future as UNR. EKZNW strives to meet the objective. Maintenance of the Discussed with Irene Hatton (Environmental Management monkey-proof dustbins Systems Planner). The concerns raised will be addressed that was supplied to in the development of the Integrated Waste Management UNR by the Plan. Conservancy.

Operational, Sewage within UNR is Validated with Irene Hatton (Environmental Management Management an urgent matter as four Systems Planner). Noted, EKZNW is currently addressing Policy, Framework septic tanks are the issue. Also see previous response to D Kewley. and Guiding overflowing into the Principles wetland and sewage from the chalets are being pumped into the dune.

Coenrad Umlalazi None Mr Strachen has Thank you for notifying us. Noted. Strachan Municipality, verbally confirmed that Town Planner the department has no objections to the draft IMP.

Frans Prins Historian Historical sections Cultural Heritage and The sections were researched (older IMP’s, books and of the IMP (Cultural Socio Cultural questionnaire). Summaries were compiled and confirmed Heritage Background Context is with Mr Prins and conservation managers. The IMP was

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Management) incomplete, vaguely amended accordingly. generic or incorrect. Richard Penn EKZNW, Geomorphology, These sections were The IMP was amended accordingly by including Sawyers Conservation fauna, intertidal lacking information. information and Action Projects. Manager North ecology and Coast West marine.

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