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LAND CARE PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE OF AGRICULTURE , FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

LAND CARE PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE OF AGRICULTURE , FORESTRY AND FISHERIES 07 AUGUST 2012. Background of LandCare Programme. Since 1997, the National Government have been working together with the provincial to strengthen implementation of LandCare Programme in SA.

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LAND CARE PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE OF AGRICULTURE , FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

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  1. LAND CARE PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE OF AGRICULTURE , FORESTRY AND FISHERIES 07 AUGUST 2012

  2. Background of LandCare Programme Since 1997, the National Government have been working together with the provincial to strengthen implementation of LandCare Programme in SA. For SA launching of the program was propitious due to political and government system changes after the apartheid regime. The constitution placed emphasis on the need for community participation. The concerns regarding visible degradation of agricultural base and the need to involve community hence “LandCare

  3. Why LandCare programme? Agricultural land is available in a fixed supply. In order to optimize on the agricultural potential of SA and meet the national food requirements it is necessary to reduce and manage risks such as erosion, overgrazing, bush encroachment, alien plant infestations & soil nutritional deficiencies Management of these risks prevents starvation & malnutrition

  4. GOAL OF LANDCARE To optimize productivity & sustainable use of natural resources

  5. LandCare approach The implementation framework describes the following :- LandCare movement, National LandCare programme & Organizational structure

  6. National approach continue The implementation framework describes the following :- Strategic objectives Populations State of NR Generate benefits Partnerships Operational objectives • Awareness - (Influence Stakeholder) • Policy – CARA legislation, NRM structure, scheme etc • Science – Nat monitoring & vulnerability assessments • Capacity – training & result action to tackle land degradation • Financial resources- target fin to increase impact i.e. Fencing, Soil Conservation scheme etc.

  7. MINMEC Director General EPWP NAP MINTECH Letsema NRM Working Group EPWP Environment & Culture Sector DAFF DWA DEA Public Works etc Communities Farmers NGO’s Municipalities Provincial LandCare Forum LandCare Secretariat (DAFF) International LandCare Network International Conventions (CCD, UNFCCC, CBD, RAMSAR & LADA) African LandCare Network

  8. Why the organizational structure… Realise the government support to development of communities through the sustainable use of land. Enhance capability of farmers. • Independence on implementing projects. • Commitment. • To have an impact on understanding & commitment about NRM issues to both urban and farming communities.

  9. Spatial distribution of arable landClasses I, II and III

  10. KEY FACTS ABOUT LAND DEGRADATION • Compromise functioning & provision of ecosystem services for human well-being. • Threatens the livelihoods through reduction of food security, human health and water availability • Threatens the development and sustenance of rural economies and associated social development processes essential for the achievement of MDGs including poverty reduction.

  11. LANDCARE 2012/2013 Business Plans (BP) received by the Directorate on the 30 September 2011 BP analyzed, presented during NAP held on 10-11 Nov 2011 and Adhoc NAP held on the 25 January 2012. The approved Provincial BP were consolidated into a National BP. National BP and compliance documents to National Treasury submitted to DG for approval.

  12. LANDCARE 2012/2013…Cont A total of R 115 661M is allocated for LandCare that includes R 55M for Fencing scheme. Approved Payment schedule forwarded to all Provinces Workshop conducted at National Treasury regarding the reporting process (2012/2013) and Business Plan (2013/2014).

  13. LANDCARE 2012/2013 FIRST QUARTER PROGRESS Compliance certificates has been submitted by the Provincial Head of Departments. Director General of DAFF signed off compliance certificates. Ten percent (10 %) of the total budget has been transferred by National Treasury to the provinces. LandCare Secretariat has initiated with projects monitoring which is an ongoing process.

  14. LANDCARE PROJECTS 2010/2011 14

  15. LANDCARE PROJECTS 2011/2012 15

  16. LANDCARE PROJECTS 2012/2013 16

  17. LANDCARE PAYMENT SCHEDULE

  18. Land Care Programme Challenges Poor reporting by some of the provincial department on the new reporting system (MIS). No alignment of Natural Resource Management structures by provinces (EC, GP, MP, NW, NC and KZN). Abatement strategy EPWP training has been arranged for all reporting officials Discussions with affected provinces on required alignment processes

  19. LandCare impact Alien Control (Imbricate Cactus ) Chemical Control of Imbricate Cactus Bush encroachment Availability of grazing after the control

  20. LandCare impact…Cont Awareness and capacity building to LandCare beneficiaries

  21. LandCare impact…Cont Youth Development within LandCare

  22. LandCare impact…Cont No Care LandCare Construction of gabions

  23. LandCare impact…Cont CA (when zero tillage means plenty)

  24. Moving Forward Land Care programme is key for sustainable development as it has major role to play on current use and future availability of natural resources. Protection of land against degradation is most important action to address job creation, food security in a systematic approach to sustainable socially balanced economic development

  25. LandCare Financial ReportLandCare Financial Report 2011/2012

  26. LandCare Financial Report Q1 (April till June) 2012/2013

  27. THANK YOU 27

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