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Kunene Regional Ecological Assessment Volume Three: References and Appendices Kunene Regional Ecological Assessment Volume three: References and Appendices Prepared for the Kunene People’s Park Technical Committee by Round River Conservation Studies Kunene Regional Ecological Assessment References and Appendices: Volume 3 of 3 Prepared for the Kunene People’s Park Technical Committee by Round River Conservation Studies Principal Investigators: Jeff Muntifering, Dr. Christopher Lockhart and Richard Tingey Assisting Investigators: Julian Griggs, Dr. Kimberley Heinemeyer, Dr. Jennifer Lalley, and Dennis Sizemore 2008 Acknowledgements Frans Tjawira, Hiandekete Kandjii, Langman Muzama, Jatuije Uarolig, Hiskia Mbaroro, Klemens /Awarab, Josef Kangombe, Ben Mbomboro, Stephenus Uaka- zapi, Sebetus Taniseb, Monica Uses, Gabriel Ganaseb, Lina Kaisuma, Sarah Awaras, Titus Kungondo, Ripanga Kasupi, Leon Kasupi, Kavisina Kasaona, Jauire Uar- aavi, Gustaf Tjiundukamba, Alfons Uarijie, Herman Ruhumba, Asser Ujaha, Jackson Kavetu, N. Isaunotje, Godliep Mureka, Licius Tjijahura, Bennie Roman, Dawid /Gôagoseb, Monica and Daniel Uwiteb, Kassy Muhenje, Matiti, Tumbee Tjrora, Kahevee Kavari, Joseph H. Hijatjiua, Rynald Mumbuu, Kaenda Herunga, Rakotoka Katjimbari, David Kangombe, Rynald Turitjo, Christof Tjikumisa, Wilnel Murumbua, Repiam Kapiringi, Simson !Uri-≠Khob, Uri Matundu, Siegried D. /Gawiseb, Nahor Howoseb, Garson Somaeb, Gary Nekongo, Erwin K. Tjikuua, Dr. Ka- lumbi Shangula, Colgar Sikopo, Bonni Awarab, Basilia Shivute, Kapoi Kasaona, Vehihamma Kasupi, Obed Hambo, Leon Jooste, Ben Beytell, Malan Lindeque, Jennifer Lalley, Midori Paxton, Garth Owen-Smith, Rudi Loutit, Duncan Gilchrist, Chris Bakkes, Dave van Smeerdyk, Bruce Simpson, Steve Braine, John Paterson, Dennis Liebenberg, Mike Griffin, Holger Kolberg, Keith Leggett, Flip Stander, Rob Simmons, Pierre du Preez, Werner Killian, Betsy Fox. Also thanks to all the Community Game Guards his assessment brings together and builds upon Traditional Authorities and the Conservancy Commit- within Torra, ≠Khoadi //Hoas, Sesfontein, Anabeb, Tthe work of many individuals and organizations tee members for Round River to participate in this Omatendeka, Ehirovipuka, Purros, Okangundumba, conservation in the Kunene Region over the past half ambitious conservation initiative. Ozondundu, Orupupa, Otjambangu, and all the peo- century. Many have contributed their valuable knowl- ple interviewed. edge, data and time to this work. Specifically, we thank: The Hon. Gov. Dudu Mu- rorua and the Kunene Regional Council, the Kunene We also acknowledge the Round River student re- We acknowledge the opportunity and support of Regional Land Board, Hon. Justus Garoeb MP, Max search assistants for helping with data collection. The the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET), J. Haraseb, Lucky Kasaona, Likius Tjijahura, Mu- Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Wilderness Sa- the Kunene People’s Park Technical Committee, the tindi Muteze, Jeremias Gaobaeb, Petrus Ganuseb, faris, Ms. Jennifer Spears and The Nature Conservancy Jeremiah Kaisuma, Daniel Karutjaiva, Japi Uaraavi, provided project logistical and financial support. 86 Round River Conservation Studies Contents Executive Summary. 7 70% Overall Representation Synthesis Scenario . 71 Introduction. 11 Cumulative Conservation Value (CCV) Index: a Threshold Analysis . 73 Project Objectives. 13 Cumulative Conservation Values. 75 Study Area Background . 15 Conservation Core & Buffer Zone Summaries. 76 Methods Overview. 19 Discussion. 79 Volume Two: Results and Discussion Volume Three: References and Appendices Results . 31 References. 89 Base data. 31 Appendix 1: Project Area Rare and Endemic Animals. 91 Mapping Traditional Land Use Values. 39 Appendix 2: Mesa-specialist Plants (Burke, 2003). 93 Core Wildlife Habitat: Focal Species . 45 Appendix 4: ArcReader Map Viewing Project. 96 Desert Elephant Habitat. 45 Appendix 5: Representation Analysis Summary Charts . 97 Desert Lion Habitat. 49 Desert Black Rhino Habitat . 53 Focal Species Coverage . 57 Ecological Land Units and Special Elements. 59 Landscape Connectivity . 60 Synthesis. 63 30% Overall Representation Synthesis Scenario . 69 50% Overall Representation Synthesis Scenario . 70 Kunene Regional Ecological Analysis 87 88 Round River Conservation Studies References Ardron, J.A., Possingham, H.P., and Klein, C.J. 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