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| Funston, P.J.; Levendal, M. | |
| Biodiversity management plan for the lion in South Africa | |
| 2015 Full Book | |
This is the first national Biodiversity Management Plan compiled for lions in South Africa. When the objectives for lion conservation in South Africa were developed, important and clear distinctions between the objectives for wild, managed wild and captive lion populations were made. A specific set of actions was defined for each objective. The vision for the South African lion population is that: Through the existence of stable, viable and ecologically functional populations of wild and managed wild lions, along with well-managed captive populations that have minimal negative conservation impacts, lions will provide key opportunities for biodiversity conservation, economic development, social benefits and improved management capacity. Objective 1: Improve the conservation status of lions within a broader conservation context. Objective 2: Develop and implement effective communication tools that are informed by scientific research. Objective 3: Ensure legislative alignment both provincially and nationally and improve capacity to implement legislation effectively. Objective 4: Establish a lion forum or working group to assist in the implementation of the BMP. Objective 5: Ensure the alignment of this BMP with lion conservation plans in neighbouring countries and link with international working groups. |
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