BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT
BM operations are concerned with
long-term conservation of biological
diversity: populations & ecosystems
In the case of CCT we have unique
ecosystems & species to conserve of
international importance
Natural ecosystems underpin human
survival & wellbeing through the full
range of ES; species have future use
values (e.g. horticulture, medicines)
Cliff Dorse
BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT
Objective: conserve a representative
sample of biodiversity into future
Ensure functioning ecosystems
Biodiversity planning
Operational management
Secure BioNet
Incorporate Climate Change
adaptation into biodiversity planning
Integrated catchment management:
collaboration with other line functions,
e.g. Bulk Water, Waste Water, CSRM
– esp. NB for reserves at bottom of
catchment
City Spatial Planning & Land Use key
BioNet
BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT
Good natural resource
management essential to sustain
biodiversity & ES
fire
invasive alien species
restoration
pollution management
BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT
DATA/ INFORMATION: we have spatial
information on biodiversity pattern & habitat
condition
METHODS: overlay ES & Biodiversity
information; identify any gaps in BioNet;
prioritize areas for restoration
COMMUNICATIONS: Key to communicate the
importance of biodiversity conservation for the
provision of ecosystem services, including
cultural services in increasingly built up urban
areas