Description: Agricultural sensitivity mapping based on the best data available at the time (December 2016). Sensitivity mapping done in the context of large scale development of Wind and Solar PV energy.
The data used consist of the DAFF draft 2016 Land Capability dataset which categorises all land nationally into 15 different classes of agricultural land capability. The land capability dataset was supplemented by the DAFF 2013 &2015 Field Crop Boundaries dataset which delineates the boundaries of all cultivated land, based on satellite and aerial imagery. By combining these two datasets, four agricultural sensitivity classes is mapped over South Africa.
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Copyright Text: Base data: DAFF; 2013; 2015 & 2016; Sensitivity mapping: Department of Environmental Affairs; 2016
Description: Land capability sensitivity mapping based on the best data available at the time (December 2016). The data used consist of the DAFF draft 2016 Land Capability dataset which categorises all land nationally into 15 different classes of agricultural land capability. The 15 classes of agricultural land capability are reclassified into four sensitivity classes in accordance with a protocol agreed to between the Department of Environmental Affairs and the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Description: Field crop boundaries sensitivity mapping based on the best data available at the time (December 2016). The data used consist of the DAFF 2013 and 2015 Field Crop Boundary datasets which delineates the boundaries of all cultivated land, based on satellite and aerial imagery. The field crop boundaries were grouped into two sensitivity classes. Very high sensitivity corresponds to irrigated land, horticulture and viticulture. High sensitivity corresponds to all remaining cultivated areas.
Description: Geological features in the form of rock crevices and caves are essential roosting habitats for many bats species. This dataset identifies dolomite and limestone areas.
Description: This dataset contains the combined sensitivity of military areas of interest within the context of commercial scale renewable wind energy installations.
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Copyright Text: CSIR; 2013. Department of Environmental Affairs; 2016
Description: The map indicates areas with rock units with a high or medium paleontological sensitivity. Rock units are those identified in the SEA for commercial scale wind and solar PV energy in South Africa.