Vegetation type map indicating the extent of original (pre-transformation) vegetation types in the Agulhas municipality & 2km beyond – based on SANBI’s SA vegmap – beta04 version.

Ecosystem status indicates whether a particular vegetation type is ‘critically endangered’, ‘endangered’, ‘vulnerable’ or ‘least threatened’. These categories are based on conservation targets (calculated for the National Spatial Biodiversity Assessment, SANBI 2004) and on the extent of natural vegetation remaining (% of original area) for that particular vegetation type. This data layer shows ecosystem status for the remaining natural habitat in the Cape Agulhas Municipality (and 2km beyond its boundary).

Renosterveld Priorities Clusters. Layer designating renosterveld conservation priority clusters and the area surrounding the natural vegetation up to 500m (a 500m buffer). The patches of remaining lowland habitat within priority clusters were identified by the Cape Lowlands Renosterveld Project as critical for conserving biodiversity pattern and ecological processes of lowland renosterveld.

Protected areas for the Overberg (Theewaterskloof, Overstrand, Cape Agulhas, Swellendam) Municipalities

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.

Protected areas for the Overberg (Theewaterskloof, Overstrand, Cape Agulhas, Swellendam) Municipalities