Marloth Park Management Plan. - Nkomazi Local Municipality
Marloth Park Management Plan. - Nkomazi Local Municipality
Marloth Park Management Plan. - Nkomazi Local Municipality
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The age and sex ratios of animals must also be recorded, as well as natural mortalities or other<br />
causes of death. A professional game count should be conducted annually to determine<br />
optimum stocking rates to be applied on <strong>Marloth</strong> <strong>Park</strong>.<br />
Recommendations for <strong>Marloth</strong> <strong>Park</strong><br />
Fifteen survey sites (Figure 15) with initial baseline data (Appendix 5) have been established<br />
on <strong>Marloth</strong> <strong>Park</strong>. These survey sites are considered representative of the vegetation, and<br />
require annual monitoring to determine change. Although veld condition can be determined<br />
relatively easy by repeating the technique used in veld condition assessment, analyzing the<br />
woody vegetation requires professional analysis and interpretation. However, a photographic<br />
record taken at each site (Appendix 6) can be used to visually assess the woody vegetation.<br />
These photographs must again be taken each year during February, for comparative purposes.<br />
It is recommended that a professional re-evaluation again be requested after 5 years, if<br />
recommendations or guidelines have been implemented.<br />
Game counts should be conducted annually, also recording sex and age ratios. This will<br />
facilitate the determination of optimum stocking rates and maximum production.<br />
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