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The Control of Alien Invasive Vegetation on Private Property
Eco Route
Environmental ConsultancySlide2
INTRODUCTION
Th
e following presentation is aimed at dealing with the control of alien invasive vegetation on private property in particular. The purpose, therefore, is to assist landowners to better understand the procedures that are required for the control of alien invasive vegetation in line with the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act 10 of 2004) (NEMBA) and the Invasive Alien Species (IAS) Regulations and
Invasive Alien Species Lists (October 2016) of South Africa.Slide3
The Negative Effects of A
lien Invasive P
lantsSpecies
Alien invasive species can influence species diversity and abundance. The direct effects occur through competition for space, water, soil nutrients and sunlight , eventually leading to population declines and species extinctions. The loss of
species lead
s
to a more homogeneous
environment
which poses a threat to biodiversity.Slide4
The Negative Effects of Alien
Invasive P
lantsHabitats
Through their impacts on species and ecosystem processes, alien invasive species can result in the fragmentation, destruction, alteration or complete replacement of habitats.Slide5
The Negative Effects of Alien
Invasive P
lantsEcosystems
The impacts of alien invasive species on ecosystems include changes to food chains and
changes
to the
availability of resources such as water and nutrients.
E
xamples of impacts
on
ecosystems include the following:
Reduce
d
water supplies for nearby communities and increased fire hazards.
Invasive
species
that are particularly fire-prone may lead to a permanent loss of forests or grasslands.
Acacia species
are known for altering nutrient cycling processes in an ecosystem.Slide6
Invasive Alien Vegetation creates Fire HazardsSlide7
UNDERSTANDING THE LAWSlide8
THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BIODIVERSITY ACT, 2004 (ACT 10 OF 2004) (NEMBA)
The regulations regarding the control of alien invasive vegetation is set out within the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 2004 (act no. 10 of 2004) and in the Alien and Invasive Species Regulations, 2014.
The National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act 10 of 2004) (NEMBA) Section 73 requires every person to exercise a Duty of Care relating to invasive species. Sec 73(2) :(a) Requires a landowner to notify the DEA, in writing of listed invasive species occurring on that land,
(b) Take steps to control and/or eradicate the listed invasive species, to prevent it from spreading.
(c)
To take all the required steps to prevent or minimise harm to biodiversity.
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WARNING!
Failing to adhere to these
requirements may result in the landowner receiving a directive
from the DEA, compelling such landowner to take
the
required action or face legal action
.Slide10
INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
I
n some instances (Section 75) the Act calls for an Invasive Species Management Program to be implemented, which should include the following details:Details about the property (.e.g. size, address, maps, land use, name of land owner etc.)
Listed species present on the propertyExtent and distribution of the invasive species on the property
Objectives and actions
:
Control Invasive Plant infestation
Prevention
Early Detection & Rapid Response (EDRR) and eradication
MonitoringSlide11
INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT PROGRAMSIn terms of the NEMBA Regulation 75, landowners are required to manage all listed IAS that occur on their land. However, not all properties require a Control Plan. The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) developed criteria whereby Invasive Alien Species (IAS) Control Plans are required:
Criteria for properties requiring IS Control Plans.
Property size
Hectares (ha) Square meters (m²)RequirementsTimeframes for clearing< 0.05 Ha (5000 m²)
Clear and remove plant material to approved Green Garden Waste site
30 days
0.051 – 1 Ha(5001 m² - 10,000 m²)
Clear and remove plant material to approved Green Garden Waste site; or apply for fuel reduction burn (See details below); or chip; or utilize. Or alternatively submit a Control Plan with acceptable timeframes to the Department of Environmental Affairs
90 days (at least by the end of November (start of the fire season)
– 5 Ha10,001 m² to 50,000 m²
Clear or submit Control Plan with timeframes acceptable to the Department of Environmental Affairs
120 days to clear or 30 days to submit a control plan
> 5.1 Ha> 50,001 m²
Submit Control Plan with timeframes acceptable to the Department. Prioritize the urban edge boundaries that are high-risk fire risk. Fire breaks are to be in place. Permits are required to keep category 2 plants except when they are in riparian areas, or where they pose a fire risk, in these cases there are to be treated as category 1b and cleared.
30 days to submit control plan. On approval: Start implementing within reasonable timeframe 5 - 10 yearsSlide12
NEMBA 2004: ALIEN AND INVASIVE SPECIES REGULATIONS, 2014Invasive Species are listed in four categories:
Category 1a :
Take immediate steps to combat, or eradicate where possible.Category 1b
: Control the listed invasive species. Category 2 : Species which require a permit to carry out a restricted activity
within an area, and keeping species is allowed under Permit
conditions. Control species outside of the Permit conditions.
Category 3 :
Subject to certain prohibitions (e.g. sell). Category 3 plants in
riparian areas are treated as Category 1b. Slide13
INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES LISTS 2016
The NEMBA: Draft Alien and Invasive Species List, 2016
, identifies 379 invasive terrestrial and fresh water plant species in its National List of
Invasive Species, in terms of section 70(1)(a). of the Act.The following table is an example from a section of List 1: National List of Invasive Plant Species:
No.
Species
English Common Names
Category/ Area
Scope of Exemption from the provisions of section 71(3) /Prohibtions in terms of section 71A(1)
1
Acacia adunca A.Cunn. ex Don
Cascade Wattle, Wallangarra wattle
1a
10
Acacia mearnsii De Wild.and hybrids, varieties and selections
Black Wattle
2
Exempted for an existing plantation.
24Ageratum houstonianum Mill.Mexican ageratuma.1bb. Sterile cultivars or hybrids are not listedSlide14
The Top 10 Invasive
Alien P
lants affecting the Western Cape:
1. Rooikrans2. Black WattleSlide15
3.Port Jackson4.Silky hakeaSlide16
5.Long-leafed wattle6.StinkbeanSlide17
7.Australian myrtle8.Spider gumSlide18
9.Cluster pine10.BlackwoodSlide19
WHAT ACTIONS
NEED
TO BE TAKEN?
Start by obtaining and getting familiar with an up to date copy of the NEMBA
acts, lists and regulations
:
THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BIODIVERSITY ACT, 2004 (ACT 10 OF 2004) (NEMBA)
NEMBA: ALIEN AND INVASIVE SPECIES REGULATIONS 201
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NEMBA: INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES LISTS 201
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These documents can be downloaded from the following websites:
www.gpwonline.co.za
www.environment.gov.zaSlide20
WHAT ACTIONS
NEED
TO BE TAKEN?Before purchasing, selling, developing or landscaping your property, do a thorough inspection to identify any vegetation that may be present on site.
Notify the DEA and/or contact an
independent EAP for a consultation
and
recommendation
e.g.Eco-Route Environmental Consultancy.
Adhere to the regulations .e.g. permit obligations or management programs that may follow.Slide21
WHO ARE
ALL
THE PARTIES INVOLVED?Slide22
Stakeholders and Responsible Management
Authorities
The private land owner
,estate agents
and general public
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CONCLUSIONThank you for taking part in this presentation. By participating you have made yourself a more informed and better
prepared citizen of the Garden Route. We hope that th
e information that you have aquired will aid you in your future property investment, property management and/or land use endeavours.
Eco-Route Environmental Consultants provides a free of charge, no obligations, first site visit and consultation. Please do not hesitate to contact us.We look forward to being of assistance to you!Slide24
CONTACTSEco-Route Environmental Consultants:
Department of Environmental Affairs:
Tel: 044 343 2232Fax: 086 402 9562
Email: info@ecoroute.co.zaAddress: Forest Lodge Office Complex, Sedgefield
Stiaan Kotze
Tel: 021 441 2816
Fax: 021 441 2751
Email: SKotze@environment.gov.za
Address: 14 Loop Street, Cape TownSlide25
REFERENCEShttp://www.capetowninvasives.co.za/news/2014/08/alien-and-invasive-species-regulations-published
https://www.environment.gov.za/sites/default/files/legislations/nemba10of2004_alienandinvasive_speciesregulations.pdf
Guidelines for compiling Invasive Species Control Plans On Private Land: In compliance with the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act 10, of 2004) And Invasive Species Regulations (October 2014)
http://www.sanbi.org/sites/default/files/documents/documents/nembainvasivealienspeciesregulations-12feb2014.pdfhttp://www.fao.org/docrep/008/j6854e/j6854e06.htm
http://www.capenature.co.za/care-for-nature/conservation-in-action/integrated-catchment-management/alien-vegetation-management/
http://www.invasives.org.za/legislation/item/909-australian-blackwood-acacia-melanoxylon