The Swaziland National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan

This is the draft Swaziland National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan and as such is a working document and not a formal policy document. It should not be interpreted as the policy of the Government of Swaziland until it has been finally agreed and adopted. 

[ Contents | Executive Summary | 1.0 Introduction | 2.0 The Status of Biological Diversity in Swaziland | 3.0 Assessment of Current Conservation and Management of Biodiversity in Swaziland | 4.0 Strategy and Action Plan | 5.0 Implementation of BSAP | 6.0 Monitoring and Evaluation | 7.0 References ] 

ANNEX 1: Contributors to the development of BSAP

THE BSAP STEERING COMMITTEE

*Mr. J.D. Vilakati, Swaziland Environment Authority

*Mr. S. Zuke, Swaziland Environment Authority

Mr. R. Boycott, Swaziland National Trust Commission

Mr. B. Davies, Swaziland Environment Authority

Mr. C. Dlamini, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives

*Ms. D. N. Dlamini, Swaziland National Trust Commission

Mr. S. Dlamini, Mbuluzi Nature Reserve

Mrs. D. Earnshaw, University of Swaziland

*Dr. P. N. Fakudze, University of Swaziland

Ms. Z. Hlatjwayo, Swaziland Environment Authority

Mr. K. P. Khumalo, University of Swaziland

Mr. R. Kirker, Natural History Society

*Dr. I. S. Kunene, University of Swaziland

Mr. A.D. Langa, Swaziland Traditional Healers Association

*Mrs. T. Lupupa, Malkerns Research Station

Mr. F. Magagula, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives

Mr. T. A. Mahlaba, University of Swaziland

Ms. B. Makama, Yonge Nawe

Dr. G. T. Masina, University of Swaziland

Ms. P. Masson, SAPPI - Usuthu Pulp Company

*Mr. N. Matsebula, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives

*Dr. A. Monadjem, University of Swaziland

*Dr. B. S. Nkosi, Swaziland Environment Authority/University of Swaziland

*Dr. I. Alan, Environmental Consultant

*Members of the BSAP Planning Team

THE BSAP TECHNICAL WORKING GROUPS

Group 1 - Data Collection and Storage

Mr. T. A. Mahlaba, University of Swaziland (Chairperson)

Dr. C. M. Magagula, University of Swaziland (Secretary)

Ms. K. Braun, Independant Consultant

Mr. F. Magagula, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives

Mr. C. Saunders, Independant Consultant

Dr. I. S. Kunene, University of Swaziland

Mrs. L. Magagula - Gumbi, Swaziland National Trust Commission

Group 2 - Biodiversity Education

Ms. D. N. Dlamini, Swaziland National trust Commission

Ms. Z. Hlatjwayo, Swaziland Environment Authority

Mr. B. Thusi, Swaziland National Trust Commission

Mr. S. Nyembe, Swaziland National Trust Commission

Ms A. Reilly, Big Game Parks

Mr. F. Dlamini University of Swaziland (SSTA)

Prof. A. Sessay, University of Swaziland

Group 3 - Ecotourism

Mr. R. de Vletter, Mphophonyane Lodge (Chairperson)

Dr. J. Traill Thompson, Swaziland Environment Authority (Secretary)

Mr. M.V. Sithole, University of Swaziland

Mr. D. Raw, Big Game Parks

Group 4 - Protection Worthy Areas and Endangered Species

Ms. P. Masson, Usuthu Pulp Company (Chairperson)

Mr. R. Kirker, Natural History Society

Mr. K. Roques, Swaziland National Trust Commission

Dr. P.N. Fakudze, University of Swaziland

Mr. J. Nxumalo, Yonge Nawe

Mr. M. Dlamini, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives

Group 5 - Legislation and Institutional Review

Mr. G. T. Masina, University of Swaziland (Chairperson)

Mr. S. Zuke, Swaziland Environment Authority

Mr. R. Girdwood, Swaziland National Trust Commission

Mrs. T. Lupupa, Ministry of Agriculture (Malkerns Research Station)

Mr. B. Davies, Swaziland Environment Authority

Mr. R. Brown, Environment Consultancy Services

Mr. D. Ducasse, Ubombo Sugar

Mr. J. D. Vilakati, Swaziland Environment Authority

Group 6 - Commercialization of Biodiversity Products

Mr. M. Mander, Institute of Natural Resources, Pietermaritzburg (Chairperson)

Mr. A.D. Langa, Swaziland Traditional Healers Association

Mr. N. Maseko, Swaziland Traditional Healers Association

Mrs D. Earnshaw, University of Swaziland

Mr. P. K. Khumalo, University of Swaziland

SWAZILAND ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITY (STAFF)

Mr. J. D. Vilakati, SEA Director

Mr. S. M. Zuke, Senior Environment Officer

Mr. B. Dlamini, Environmental Engineer

Mr. B. Davies, Overseas Development Advisor

Dr. J. Traill Thomson, Resource Economist

Ms. Z. Hlatjwayo, Information Officer

Ms. T. Zondi, Ozone Officer

Ms. P. Kumalo, Project Secretary

Mr. M. Mkhonta, Junior Clerk

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

National Coordinators, BSAP Project:

Dr. B. S. Nkosi, University of Swaziland (July 1997 - August 1998)

Dr. A. Monadjem, University of Swaziland (September 1998 - February 1999; and major revision in early 2001)

Short-term National Consultants:

Mrs. D. Earnshaw, University of Swaziland

Dr. P. N. Fakudze, University of Swaziland

Dr. I.S. Kunene, University of Swaziland

Mr. P. K. Khumalo, University of Swaziland

Mr. T.A. Mahlaba, University of Swaziland

Dr. G. T. Masina, University of Swaziland

Mr. V. M. Sithole, University of Swaziland

Dr. A. Monadjem, University of Swaziland

Mr. J. Nxumalo, Yonge Nawe

Mr. R. Roques, Swaziland National Trust Commission

Ms. L. Dobson, Environmental Consultant

Regional Consultant:

Mr M. Mander, Institute of Natural Resources, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Short-Term International Consultants:

Prof. I. R. Swingland, DICE University of Kent, United Kingdom

Dr. A. Rodgers, UNDP (GEF), Tanzania

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