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case study: upper breede collaborative extension group


One of the cornerstones of the C.A.P.E. Strategy is to strengthen institutions responsible for conservation. The Upper Breede Collaborative Extension Group provides an excellent example of what can be achieved through effective local co-operative governance. This local partnership includes a wide variety of organizations,...
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case study: protected areas and communities at coleske


The overarching goal of C.A.P.E. is that conservation of biodiversity should also deliver sustainable benefits to local people. In line with this objective, the vision for the Baviaanskloof Mega-reserve in the Eastern Cape is to “expand and consolidate the existing protected area and create a mega-reserve in which the...
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case study: biodiversity stewardship at elandsberg


The goal of the C.A.P.E. partnership is to protect the biodiversity of the Cape Floristic Region. Existing protected areas are largely located in the highlands. The majority of the priority areas identified by C.A.P.E. for future conservation action are therefore in the lowlands, where most natural vegetation has already been...
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case study: creating incentives for biodiversity stewardship


One of the key objectives of C.A.P.E is to support the development of sound policies and laws which strengthen institutional structures. Private landowners play an important role in the conservation of the Cape Floristic Region. These landowners often incur significant additional costs in managing their land for conservation....
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case study: biodiversity information in SDFs


One of the key objectives of the C.A.P.E. partnership is to support and improve land use regulation. The spatial component of municipal strategic planning is captured through the development of Spatial Development Frameworks (SDFs). These SDFs, if properly implemented, can promote wise regulation at a municipal level....
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