The numerous biodiversity and landscape spatial plans that include the Waterberg underscore its significance as a critical biodiversity hotspot and a key area for global conservation efforts. These plans highlight the region’s unique ecological value, rich biodiversity, and role in sustaining long-term environmental resilience. The overlapping priority areas within these plans emphasize the importance of the Waterberg in maintaining ecosystem services, supporting endemic and threatened species, and serving as a natural corridor for ecological connectivity. This collective recognition affirms the Waterberg’s status as a vital conservation priority, both locally and globally.

The Waterberg is fortunate to have a range of spatial plans that can assist with the engagement of any type of development applications including prospecting and mining permit applications. The following information aims to help Interested and Affected Parties (I&AP’s) gain a clear understanding of the Waterberg landscape, the significance of each spatial plan or designation, and information to guide responsible development practices that respect and preserve the unique ecological and cultural values of the Waterberg region.

The full pdf document of spatial plans can be found in the documents section of resources.