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National Protected Area Expansion Strategy for South Africa 2008.

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Climate change Sustainable development Sustainable use Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation Policy/planning Protected area Protection of habitats Risk assessment/management Protection of environment Protection of species Financing
Geographical area
Africa, AFRICA FAO, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This National Protected Area Expansion Strategy (NPAES) for South Africa is a sectoral policy document. The goal of the NPAES is to achieve cost-effective protected area expansion for ecological sustainability and increased resilience to climate change. It sets targets for protected area expansion, provides maps of the most important areas for protected area expansion, and makes recommendations on mechanisms for protected area expansion.

Full text
English
Website
www.environment.gov.za