The land use management plan is nothing more
than the day-to-day management plan of the farm/s acquired for use as
commonage. The data collected during the land evaluation process is also
relevant when drawing up this plan.
The outline of a management plan is provided
which should guide the management committee when drawing up the plan.
Description of the property.
Infrastructure inventory.
Information on Notarial deed with conditions spelt out and servitudes registered adjacent title deed.
Composition
of committee.
Duties
and responsibilities of committee
The committee is inter alia responsible for and duties
include:
q
The
development and maintenance of the basic and primary infrastructure;
q
The
erection and maintenance of water structures i.e. Windmills, dams, water pipes;
q
The
erection and maintenance of fences i.e. camp and border fences;
q
The
correct surveying of stock numbers and see to it that prescribed numbers are
complied with;
q
That
the prescribed management for the veldt and stock by the Department of
Agriculture is complied to;
q
The
implementation of an emergency plan for short and long term droughts;
q
The
control over problem animals;
q
Entrance
into competitive marketing; and
q
Securing
guidance and support to the participating users.
The following issues should be addressed:
q
Carrying
capacity of the land;
q
Grazing
system and management: grazing roster, dividing of camps, irrigation, water,
rotation system of stock etc.;
q
Infrastructure:
i.e. placing of water points, dipping pens, etc.;
q
Grazing
regulations;
q
Stock
composition/Breeding and Branding;
q
Animal
health i.e. Control of animal diseases; and
q
Other
health matters i.e. Manure disposal, water etc.
q Production plans: will each member have her/his own plot or will land be farmed as a unit? What crops will be planted, when?;
q Production inputs: use of seeds, fertiliser, chemicals etc.;
q Machinery and equipment group/individually owned, TLC owned? How will it be used, and who will take responsibility for use, who will maintain and repair?; and
q Infrastructure: Water, electricity - who will provide, who will pay? Stores and sheds who will use, who will have access?
q Health: very strict health measures should apply, disease control plan, cleaning and disposal of manure;
q Feed: what kind of feed, where will feed be obtained, who will pay, who will control feeding?; and
q Infrastructure: water, electricity - who will provide, who will pay?
Emergency
and contingency plans for natural disasters such as floods and droughts should
be in place.
Droughts
q
Long
term and short term measures should be set up;
q
Farmers
and Municipality to participate in existing drought support schemes; and
q
Planting
of drought resistant fodder.
Erosion: Problem areas identified by PDA must be
managed according to their guidelines and erosion works such as fences,
gabions, waterways must be maintained.
Compliance
with relevant legislation.
Security:
use of homestead on farm, appointment of caretaker and contract with caretaker,
patrolling of fences.
Violation: System in place to prosecute Violators of the management plan and lease agreement appropriately system must be devised as to how the trespassers will be prosecuted i.e. First and second trespassers will be warned in writing and third trespassers will lose all rights.
Health
matters: Air, land, water pollution and statutory aspects.
Lease
Agreements: when will users pay, who will collect fees etc.
Who
will be responsible for improvements?
What
improvements are allowed on the land?
Who
will be responsible for maintaining infrastructure?
How
will this be done?
Which
organisations are responsible to advice and support the users?
Which
organisations can provide training?
What
type of training is needed?
Who
needs training and who will go on training?
Selling of livestock and produce individual or group.
Group doing business for gain/profit must be a registered legal entity.
Legal procedures in selling of livestock.
Where will they sell, to whom will they sell, what % will be sold and what % will be for household income.
Separate set of books and/or account for commonage include a budget and income and expenditure.
Financial statements to be prepared and presented to relevant structures.
What funds can be used for small-scale maintenance without council approval?
Expenditure can include:
q Transport cots to inspect the commonage;
q Maintenance work; and
q Communication and administration fees.
Income can include:
q Maintenance fees;
q TLC subsidies; and
q Donation funds.