deVilliers Brownlie Associates B d A Cape Peninsula National Park Draft Conservation Development Framework and Associated Maps Comments and Responses Report Synthesis of Written Submissions and Responses by Settlement Planning Services and South African National Parks January 2001 Client: South African National Parks deVilliers Brownlie Associates 21 Menin Avenue Claremont 7708 Professional Services in South Africa Environmental Planning and Management Tel/Fax • 27 21 6744263 email •
[email protected] Cape Peninsula National Park : Draft Conservation Development Framework Comments and Responses Report i Executive Summary Settlement Planning Services (Setplan) were appointed by South African National Parks (SANParks) to prepare a Conservation Development Framework (CDF) for the Cape Peninsula National Park (CPNP). The CDF is required in terms of the Integrated Environmental Management System developed and adopted, after extensive public participation, for the CPNP. In November 2000, the draft CDF with five associated maps was made available for scrutiny by interested and affected parties. This report synthesises the 151 written comments received on the draft CDF and presents Setplan’s and SANParks’ responses to the comments, for consideration in finalising the CDF. A number of general comments were submitted, not necessarily dealing with the draft CDF, as follows: Broad support for, and positive feedback on the draft CDF. The consultation process associated with the draft CDF. Financial sustainability of the CPNP in relation to the draft CDF proposals. The relationship between CPNP and SANParks policy. Management of the CPNP, with particular focus on the need to foster meaningful relationships with local communities, the public and interest groups through ongoing consultation, involvement and participation.