Presentation on the ILUP for the RAMSAR site 13 November 2008 TAWANA LAND BOARD P. O. BOX 134 MAUN TEL: FAX:

The overall goal of the study  To develop an integrated Land Use and Land Management plan for the ODRS, which will ultimately form an integral component of the ODMP. The plan is aimed at generating and formulating proposals, regulations, guidelines and programmes that will regulate the use of land; guide land management, and zone the Ramsar Site into distinct land use zones.  The plan will be supported by a comprehensive database management system which in combination with other elements of the plan will ensure the long-term conservation of the Delta and the sustainable use of the land and other resources of the ODRS.

Specific Objective of the ILUP  To zone land in the Ramsar Site for various land use activities, taking into account the use for which particular land areas are best suited, in terms of soils suitability, physical constraints, environmental sensitivity and resource availability, as well as community aspirations  To analyze current land and natural resource use and reconciliation of these with future requirements ;

Specific Objectives continue  To identify current land use conflicts in the project area and recommend their resolution.  To build capacity within TLB, DLUPU and communities, in relation to land use planning, plan implementation and land management.  To identify all environmentally sensitive areas in the project area, and the formulation of guidelines and regulations for their protection.

Key Proposals of the ILUP. The land use zoning plan is informed by the following criteria:  Ecological characteristics  Soil suitability and land potentials.  Local/indigenous knowledge.  Natural resource base.  Current use zones.  Land forms and biographical environment.

Maps depicts the proposed land use zoning for the ODRS. A summary of the land use and land management proposals are also presented  Parts of the dry sandveld zoned primarily for pastoral agriculture  The plan proposes a 200m development free zone from the banks of the Okavango river along the panhandle;  Maintain a protection buffer around the MGR with some tourism footprints. This buffer does not physically cut into NGs 18, 20, 25 or 26;  Access to use areas outside of lodge sites to be ‘negotiated’ so as allow traversing rights;

summary of the land use and land management proposals continues  Adoption and incorporation of the concepts of TDAs and TDZs into the ILUP. TDAs and TDZs are not to be seen as land use zones but as means of diversifying tourism products;  Adoption of the agreed performance criteria for citizen and community empowerment through a “scorecard” system.  Incorporation of limits of acceptable change into the ILUP;  The adoption and integration of the zonation of NG41 into the land use plan;

summary of the land use and land management proposals continues  Adoption and integration of the latest revised zonation of the Moremi Game Reserve Management Plan into the ILUP.  Adoption and integration of the Tsodilo Hills Management Plan into the ILUP  Retain the existing boundaries of WMAs;  Zonation of NG 13 for community wildlife utilization to also cater for animal migration corridor

summary of the land use and land management proposals continues  The zonation of Lake Ngami as a non- hunting photographic area to protect birds species. This proposal also calls for a buffer zone between Sehitwa village and the lake;  Gumare-Nokaneng-Tsao areas with fertile agricultural soils zoned for communal and arable agriculture land use activities;

Map depicting the ILUP

Agreement on harmonization of the TDP and ILUP  Adoption and incorporation of the concepts of TDAs and TDZs into the ILUP. TDAs and TDZs are not to be seen as land use zones but as means of diversifying tourism products.  Adoption of the agreed performance criteria for citizen and community empowerment through a “scorecard” system and incorporate into the ILUP.  Incorporation of limits of acceptable change into ILUP.

Agreement on harmonization of the TDP and ILUP  Maintain a protection buffer around the Moremi Game Reserve, with some tourism footprints (Photographic). This buffer should not physically cut into NGs 18,20,25 or 26.  Access to use areas outside of lodge sites ‘negotiated’ as exclusive or allowing traversing rights.

Guidelines for Long Term Implementation of The Plan To successfully implement the recommendations of this plan, as they relate to the sustainable utilization and management of land and other natural resources in the ODRS, over the timeframe of the plan:  full commitment;  Responsibility;  Accountability  Will be required from all institutions.  All communities that live in the Ramsar Site  and all those who have a stake in the ODRS are important for the implementation of the plan. Also the availability and adequacy of needed resources in the form of manpower, funds, transport, equipment etc.

Proposed implementation Bodies And Their Responsibilities Institutio n/Bod y Implementation Responsibilities 1. DEAOverall facilitation of the implementation of the ODMP in terms of funding, policy direction and supervisory responsibilities. 2. TLBResponsibility for largely implementing the recommendations of the land use and land management plan; land allocations.

Proposed implementation Bodies And Their Responsibilities  8. DWNP: Administers and enforces the regulations of the Wildlife Conservation and National Parks Act of 1992; implements proposed guidelines relating to wildlife utilization and conservation; liaises with and empowers trusts and Village Conservation Committees & advices TLB on allocations of CHAs.

Proposed implementation Bodies And Their Responsibilities  DoT Implement the provisions of the Tourism Act of 1992, in terms of regulating tourism developments and activities of tour operators in the ODRS in consultation with TLB and DWNP,  DFRR will be involved in the implementation of recommended guidelines and regulations for natural resources utilization (Veldt products).  Enforce the provisions of the Agricultural Resources Conservation Act of  Agricultural Resources Board Policy of 1975.

Proposed implementation Bodies And Their Responsibilities  DWA enforces the provisions of the Aquatic (control) Act of  Implements guideline for clearance of channel blockages and spread of aquatic weeds in the delta.  DAHP in liaison with TLB and DLUPU, will have the responsibility of implementing recommendations on Arable and Pastoral land uses, as well as cordon fences for disease control in the ODRS;  Work closely with and empower farmers within the communities.  Will have the responsibility of administering and implementing the Tribal Land Grazing Policy of 1975.

Proposed implementation Bodies And Their Responsibilities  DWNP- Fisheries implementation and enforcement of Fish Protection Act of 1975 and the regulations therein.  educate and assist communities on sustainable utilization and exploitation of fish resources; Monitors the activities of commercial fishermen.  Village Development Committees Play vanguard roles at the village levels in implementing and monitoring all aspects of recommended guidelines and regulations for land utilization and management.  natural resources utilization and management.  Initiation and execution of community development projects, with assistance from DLUPU,TLB and other Government Departments.  Community mobilization for greater involvements in land use and natural resources utilization and management.

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