BIODIVERSITY STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMME Bonn January 2010

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION GOALS Representation Persistence STRATEGY 1 Expand and consolidate protected area network Protected Areas Act 2003 STRATEGY 2 Conservation of biodiversity in priority areas outside the PA network Biodiversity Act 2004

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PRINCIPLES Focus on priority biodiversity and protected area expansion areas to ensure the best use of limited capacity and resources, aiming for formal declarations on high biodiversity value land. Support South Africa’s broader socio-economic objectives through the land reform process and encouraging socio-economic benefits, either through job creation, or improved land management.

PRINCIPLES (Cont.) Biodiversity stewardship agreements are voluntary commitments between landowners/users and conservation agencies. A relationship of trust and support should be fostered. The success of biodiversity stewardship rests on partnerships and co-operative governance between conservation agencies and various other governmental agencies, NGOs, landowners/users, companies, etc. Monitoring implementation is critical in ensuring security for biodiversity.

INCENTIVES Different incentives for each situation and province, depending on ability of province to provide incentive, and landowners’ needs. Incentives linked to tiers Management Plans and contracts, translations Includes biodiversity assessment, advice and training Priority areas for WfW, WfWet, WoF Tax Incentives

Different for each category – PA, PE & BMA BMA – Cost of conservation seen as cost of production to farm PE – cost of conservation seen as 18A donation – if contract is for 30 years at least PA – 10% of value of land for first 10 years – if proclaimed and in title deed for at least 99 years No land tax on portion of PA that is not used for commercial purposes. If contract is terminated by landowner, tax deductions have to be paid back.

Offsets Stewardship Categories can be used to secure offsets Category determined by conservation status Developer responsible for management plan and management of site Contract negotiated Tax incentives are valid Ownership remains with developer

Other Financing Mechanisms Carbon Credits Wetland Banking Payment for Ecosystem Services Green Products - certification Business & Biodiversity initiatives

Strategic Links to Policies Biodiversity Policies Social Policies NBF / NBSAPASGISA NPAES EPWP NAP MDGs CBNRMNEPAD Offsets Landcare NCCRS

International Conventions CBD UNCCD UNFCCC Ramsar World Heritage Convention

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