Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

1. Whether CapeNature has a register of critically endangered species most at risk of extinction; if so, (a) what (i) fauna and (ii) flora species in the province are most at risk and (b) what criteria are used to determine this priority list;

(2)  (a) what are the primary threats to each of the species identified in (1) above and (b) to what extent is the population of these species declining or recovering;

          (3) (a) what (i) conservation or (ii) species recovery programmes are currently being implemented by CapeNature for each of the identified species and (b) what outcomes or progress has been recorded to date;

          (4) (a) what role do protected areas, stewardship sites or ecological corridors play in safeguarding these species and (b) how many hectare of habitat are currently secured for their protection;

(5) (a) what partnerships exist with researchers, NGOs or community groups to support these conservation efforts and (b) what species-specific awareness campaigns or eco-tourism initiatives are planned to support population recovery and public engagement?