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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>Other Natural Areas: Areas not identified as a priority in the current biodiversity spatial plan but retain most of their natural character and perform a range of biodiversity and ecological infrastructure functions. Where possible, ONAs should be managed or utilised in a manner that minimises habitat and species loss and ensures ecosystem functionality through strategic landscape planning. ONAs offer considerable flexibility in terms of management objectives and permissible land-uses. Authorisation is still required for high impact land-uses. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN>This layer forms part of the 2023 Western Cape Biodiversity Spatial Plan (WCBSP). The Western Cape Biodiversity Spatial Plan (WCBSP) is the product of a systematic biodiversity planning assessment that delineates, on a map (via a Geographic Information System (GIS)), Critical Biodiversity Areas (CBAs) and Ecological Support Areas (ESAs) which require safeguarding to ensure the continued existence and functioning of species and ecosystems, including the delivery of ecosystem services, across terrestrial and freshwater realms. These spatial priorities are used to inform sustainable development in the Western Cape Province. This product replaces all previous systematic biodiversity planning products and sector plans with updated layers and features.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> |