CITY PARKS
PRESENTATION
ECO-SYSTEM
SERVICES
Presented by:
P. Mrubata
Date:29th of February 2012
City Parks Vision
To be recognized as a leading provider of
quality parks and dignified cemeteries
thereby contributing towards a better life
for all .
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Dev and Maintenance
Zoned Public Open Space
District Parks and Community Parks
Undeveloped P.O.S and Developed
Including Road Reserves
Tree Asset
Cemeteries ( Active and Dormant)
Strategies that are align to
Eco- System Services
Greening Strategy
Interment Strategy
Business Improvement
CSIR Study
THE
Greening Strategy Objective
To provide , improve and enhance the
value of green spaces and the
environment in a qualitative and
sustainable manner.
Greening strategy sector plains
that are relevant to Eco-system
Urban Forestry – Tree Policy
City Beautification – linked to Spatial
Maintenance Management – Maintenance
Standard
Climate Change- Water initiative and Effluent
Water Nursery Management
Biodiversity- Agreement sites
Biodiversity Agreement Sites
Biodiversity Agreement sites – City
Parks
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Conservation Area
Type
1
Aurora Park
Biodiversity Agreement
0.96
Vibeke Maass
2
De Hel
Biodiversity Agreement
20.93
Dalton Gibbs
3
Die Oog
Biodiversity Agreement
2.13
Cassandra Sheasby
4
Glencairn Wetland
Biodiversity Agreement
11.3
Cassandra Sheasby
5
Jack Muller Park
Biodiversity Agreement
5
6
Kings Transport
Biodiversity Agreement
4.14
Tshepo Mamabolo
7
Loevenstein Park
Biodiversity Agreement
2.92
Penny Glanville
8
Lourens River PNE
PNE
35
Owen Wittridge
9
Lower Silvermine Wetlands
Biodiversity Agreement
20.64
10
Majik Forest
Biodiversity Agreement
35
11
Meadowridge Common
Biodiversity Agreement
5.39
12
Penhill Conservation Area
Biodiversity Agreement
Aprox. 50
13 Princess & Little Princess Vlei
Biodiversity Agreement
96.3
Dalton Gibbs
14
Raapenberg –Two rivers
Biodiversity Agreement
60
Dalton Gibbs
15
Rondebosch Common
Biodiversity Agreement
38.7
Dalton Gibbs
16
Rondebosch East Common
Biodiversity Agreement
5.13
Dalton Gibbs
17
Westridge Dunes
Biodiversity Agreement
23.29
Total:
Area (ha)
City Park Contact
416.83
BM Contact
Penny Glanville
Cassandra Sheasby
Penny Glanville
Cassandra Sheasby
Lewine Walters
Lewine Walters
Princess Vlei
Die Oog
Rondebosch Common
De Hel
Value and usage of City Parks
Facilitities
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Value:
Heritage value e.g Champion trees.
Biodiversity and Conservation
Economic e.g P.O.S
Tourism
Land use e.g Planning Section
Cultural value
Usage:
Recreation by different age group
Film
Events e.g Community Chest , Concerts, Wedding
Informal Sport
Picnic in the Park
Culture Day at Mardville
Operations inline with Ecosystem
Services
• Tree planting focus Indigenous but also do
consider exotic spp.
• Alien vegetation using different methodology in
line with CARA ACT
• Management Plain for the Biodiversity Sites
• Naturalisation- Spring Flower
• Tree Maintenance – Chipping
• Balance Maintenance of Water bodies
• Water initiative e.g Borehole
• Community Garden
Wedding
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Land use- Planner consider the following:
CSIR- P.O.S availability in the Area.
Heritage value
Biodiversity
Maintenance
Economic
Maintenance
These principle apply in an integrated manner
with other Dept.
Door De Kraal
Pond Clearance
(Hybridised nympheae)
Agapanthus Spices - attacked
Challenges and Recommendation
• Agapanthus attacked- sprayed with ripcord at
Kirsteinbosch
• Pond clearing ( Hybridised Nympheae)methodology as that can affect fish spp.
• Pond clearance can be attended to because of
recreation activity.
• Align with other functional services e.g Roads
and storm water.
• Tree Asset Maintenance – costing for the life
cycle of the tree.
Rondebosch Common Protest
Integration and Sustainable is the way
to go for the better City
Most Religion talk about Human
being give a responsibility that
is taking care of Nature.
•Thank You