Maputo Special Reserve Management Plan 2010

The document contextualises the Maputo Special Reserve (MSR) (refer Map1) in terms of its position within the Maputaland component of the Lubombo Transfrontier Conservation Area (LTFCA) and provides a structured description of the study area, the place, it‟s people and the plan. The purpose of this management plan for the MSR is to provide a framework for the rehabilitation and development of the MSR, and will provide guidance for management staff. This includes the integration of all donor, Non-governmental Organisation (NGO), private sector, institutional and Government of Mozambique (GoM) activities in the MSR. Annual Business Plans and project specific roll-out plans will be based on this plan. It will thus be a developing plan which will be regularly reviewed to ensure that management objectives remain relevant and management actions are continually improved.

The structure of the management plan for the MSR is based on three sections, preceded by a introduction, each portion addressing different aspects, namely: Introduction – providing insight into the location and extent of the study area, as well as its purpose and significance as foreseen by the Mozambican Government and stakeholders. The significance that stakeholders place on the MSR are described as well as the relative contribution of the MSR study area to the Mozambican national conservation estate. An overview of the stakeholder process followed for the compilation of the plan is also provided. The Place – provides background information necessary for the reader to understand the planning context and covers the natural, cultural, land use, social and governance environments. The People – provides insight into the stakeholders of the MSR including the various sector groups – resource managers; business; benefit flow managers; and government. The Plan – provides details regarding the management framework based on the vision, mission and broad objectives for the MSR, as well as specific objectives set for each of the Key Performance Areas – Biodiversity and Resource Management; Business, Benefit Flow Management and Governance. These objectives are spatially contextualised in a series of maps reflecting the Access, Use, Development, and Infrastructure requirements for the MSR.

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• MSR Management Plan 2010