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Primary output of the conservation plan conservation plan.

Data captured by Holness 2009

The methodology for the assessment is detailed in the Central Karoo District Biodiversity Assessment (August 2009). The CBA map indicates areas of land as well as aquatic features which must to be safeguarded in their natural state if biodiversity is to persist and ecosystems are to continue functioning. Land in this category is referred to as a Critical Biodiversity Area. CBAs incorporate: (i) areas that need to be safeguarded in order to meet national biodiversity thresholds (ii) areas required to ensure the continued existence and functioning of species and ecosystems, including the delivery of ecosystem services; and/or (iii) important locations for biodiversity features or rare species. Ecological Support Areas (ESAs) are supporting zones required to prevent the degradation of Critical Biodiversity Areas and Protected Areas. An ESA may be an ecological process area that connects and therefore sustains Critical Biodiversity Areas or a terrestrial feature, e.g. the riparian habitat surrounding and supporting aquatic Critical Biodiversity Areas.

SANS 1878

FGDC-STD-001-1998