The Swaziland National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, 1999

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 ] 

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