Sir. van Schalkwyk reported that the minister's current priority was the high crime rate among tourists. Sir. van Schalkwyk reported that the Director-General had held discussions with General Hechter of the South African Air Force (SAAF) and that such an overflight would cost R48 000. The Chairman also felt that in relation to the buildings this Committee should recommend to the AMC that the routine maintenance level on Marion Island is increased as they see fit.
Prof Smith proposed that the Conservation Officer be given permission to issue permits on the spot, but Mr Van Schalkwyk stated that according to the Management Plan permits can only be issued by the Director General. With regard to the containment walls, Mr van Schall<.W)7k reported that the Department was looking at double containment, i.e. In conclusion, the Chairman reported that the Management Plan is working well and that it should be discussed seriously.
Mr Van Schalkwyk felt that the Management Plan should be left "as is" with the visits regulated by the PEIMC as necessary. The Chairman states that the huts are in poor condition and unsafe, but are essential for the work carried out by the BSTG.
EXAMINATION OF PERMIT REQUESTS ON SACAR I FORMS AS FORWARDED BY BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES TASK GROUP MEETING,
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
CLOSING
AGENDA
SECOND PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
- MANAGEMENT PLAN
- REQUESTS TO VISIT THE PRINCE ED\VARD ISLANDS
- NEW ITEMS
- EXAMINATION OF PERMIT REQUESTS ON SACAR 1 FORMS AS FOR,VARDED BY BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES TASK GROUP MEETING, FOR
- DATE OF NEXT MEETING 10. CLOSING
- WELCOME AND OPENING
- COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE
- TERMS OF REFERENCE I FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE The following amendments (indicated in bold/italics) were to be made to
- REQUESTS TO VISIT THE PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDS 1 Zegrahm Expeditions
- ERADICATION OF AGROSTIS GIGANTEA ON MARION ISLAND
- UPGRADING OF BUILDINGS ON MARION ISLAND
- GENERAL
- CLOSING
The Chairperson noted that external input from a non-governmental organization was valuable, and that Dr Berruti had knowledge of the islands in this regard. The Chairman read a letter received from Mr. J. Cooper inquiring about the planned publication of the plan and promising to inform him that the Committee was working towards June 30, 1996. Mr Van Schalkwyk reported that revision 10 of the plan was available and that he would take a copy with him to the upcoming Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM).
He informed the committee that monthly progress on the implementation of the plan would currently be communicated to himself and the Chairman. V The Chairman requests Mr. Van Schalkwyk to follow up on the SAAF enforcement flyover on December 6, 1996. The Chairman reports that the Australians are developing efficient rodent viruses and that Prof. Van Aarde is currently conducting research into this.
Sir. van Schalkwyk asked about control measures and the chairman stated that it was not desirable to drop bait, but that Prof van Aarde could investigate other options. Sir. van Schalkwyk requested that the Chair raise the matter with Prof van Aarde and that he would inform Prof Nel, Chair of the Biological Sciences Task Group (BSTG), that Prof van Aarde's group was looking into these measures at the request of the PEIMC Chair. The Chairman emphasized the urgency of this matter and that he would deal with it in consultation with Prof Smith during the upcoming emergency trip if this was acceptable to the Committee.
The chairman thought this was a good idea, which would be followed up by DEA&T. Mr Van Schalkwyk committed to setting up this committee in collaboration with the Chairman and Geoff Cowen of DEA&T's main directorate: Environmental Management. The Chairman confirmed that this would happen. Dr. Miller asked that the field huts be checked.
The Chairman replied that they would and that they would be removed if they were not regulated.' Mr van Schalkwyk requested that Mr Purnell of the PWD provide DEA&T with the original copy of the draft master plan to include in the PEIMP by 22 April 1996. Y " with the biggest problem a spill on the Island during the year and not during the transfer. fuel during takeovers The Chairman said that 64 persons could easily be accommodated, and Dr. Miller added that it recognized.
Mr. van Schalkwyk mentioned that the instructions for these visits should be updated for strict compliance with the measures and the Chairman concluded that everything should be thoroughly checked before landing in Prince Edward, that these measures should be strictly enforced and that this. The chairman thanked everyone for their participation and contribution and Mr. van Schalkwyk for lunch.
L. CHOWN
In the case of Prince Edward Lands, these heritage resources include places and objects of significance, buildings or structures. An inventory of historical objects by occupied lords of the islands should be prepared. A Compendium of Historical Artifacts from the Island's Hidden Places<; must be prepared.
This relief trip was the first undertaken under the terms of the new Management Plan. There were no rat guards present on the mooring lines of the SA Agulhas (section 15). At least two helicopter flights, which did not meet the specifications of the management plan, were undertaken.
There was a fuel spill during the transfer of the diesel oil from the SA Agulhas to the base. Due to the hasty departure of the ship, wooden packing material had to be burned. The provisions of the Management Plan were generally well accepted by all staff who visited the island.
Despite some opposition to the Management Plan, it was taken seriously by the vast majority of emergency personnel. However, it is recommended that all DEA&T personnel involved at any level in the logistics of Marion Island be well informed of the provisions of the management plan. Although many points still require attention, the implementation of the management plan has already shown benefits in terms of sound management of the Prince Edward Islands.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 33 (3) and Part IX of the Marine Fisheries Act (Act 12 of 1988) and Section 2 of the Protection of Seabirds and Seals Act (Act 46 of 1973) and the provisions of the Management Plan Prince Edward Islands, leave is hereby granted. I would like to visit Marion Island for the purposes of exploratory mountaineering and vegetation study as an individual. It would make a mockery of the Prince Edward Island Management Plan if we were to ignore our responsibility to correct the issue.
Strictly speaking, in terms of management directives, the dam must be completely dismantled and the material returned to SA. On three occasions during this last trip to Marion Island, I saw the crew of the S.A.
