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Midmar to Albert Falls Biosphere Reserve
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Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa
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CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy

Initiate the designation of 70,000 hectares of South Africa's Midlands and Mistbelt Grasslands key biodiversity areas as a UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve, consisting of core protected areas and a surrounding production landscape with conservation-friendly management practices. Work with stakeholders to demarcate the boundaries and zones of the biosphere reserve, establish a formal steering committee led by federal and provincial government agencies, and complete the UNESCO nomination process.

Strategic Direction: 3 Maintain and restore ecosystem function and integrity in the Highland Grasslands and Pondoland corridors