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A research programme for the DMNRC is being implemented. Identify research needs for the reserve. Maintain a research register for the reserve Develop and implement an applied research programme for the reserve in consultation with Scientific Services. Results of research projects are fed back to the management of the reserve. Results are used to adapt management of the nature reserve where relevant. Implement research projects in partnership with agencies and institutions Conservation Manager; Regional Ecologist; Ecological Coordinator; Programme Manager: MPAs, Islands and Estuaries Ongoing CN research needs list; Fynbos Forum research strategy, CN permitting procedure The DMNRC contributes to the maintenance of ecosystem services. Design and implement appropriate fire management programme including possible prescribed veld burning. Conduct a roads and footpath assessment at Waenhuiskrans Nature Reserve. Close and rehabilitate inappropriate roads and footpaths within the DMNRC. Monitor site recovery. Conservation Manager, Regional Ecologist; Ecological Coordinator Ongoing ICM, AVM APO’s, CapeNature Fire Policy Version 8 Prevent and mitigate soil erosion on the DMNRC. Conduct trail profile monitoring to assess soil erosion for WHK. Facilitate a plan of action with regards to erosion banks at Roman beach. Map and ensure available. Conduct ad hoc trail maintenance informed by trail profile monitoring. Monitor the affectivity of the erosion control mitigation. Monitor cost effectiveness of maintenance. Monitor site recovery. Conservation Manager; Regional Ecologist; Ecological Coordinator Ongoing Conserve, protect and manage estuary, river and the river link/corridor to Soetendalsvlei Implement CapeNature’s responsibilities documented in the approved Heuningnes Estuary Management plan. Reserve manager to be actively involved in the management and activities of the estuary advisory forum Investigate conservation actions and the implementation thereof for the estuary and river corridor to Soetendalsvlei. Monitor water quality and bacterial counts in the estuary. Conservation Manager; Programme Manager: MPAs, Islands and Estuaries Ongoing HEMP Management Plan
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