Figure 25: Strategy for establishing new roan, sable, tsessebe populations Figure 6: Annual rainfall Figure 21: Land tenure above 400 mm rainfal

Establish new populations in areas above the 400mm isohyet (Figure 6), where suitable habitat for roan, sable and tsessebe exist, where human densities do not exceed 10 persons/km2 (Figure 21) and where adequate management institutions (e.g. conservancies) are in place (Figure 25).

If habitats are not suitable, do not relocate roan, sable or tsessebe there. Translocate any roan, sable and tsessebe that are in the area.

Establish adequate management Institutions to protect and manage populations of roan, sable and tsessebe for both communal lands and commercial farms. Translocate any roan, sable or tsessebe in areas where such institutions cannot be developed.

Develop joint management institutions between the State and conservancies in areas where conservancies border on to national parks to achieve larger ranges for roan, sable and tsessebe to the mutual benefit of all parties.

Discourage landholders to establish new populations in areas with less than 400mm annual rainfall

• MET will not contribute founder animals to establish any new populations in areas with less than 400mm average annual rainfall.
• MET will discourage landholders in such areas from purchasing the animals from other sources but will not necessarily withhold permits.
• MET will not provide free support (veterinary or other support) to landholders with groups of these species below the 400mm isohyet.
• In the event that animals of these species are found to be in poor condition due to drought or habitat depletion, the State may intervene on animal welfare grounds to relocate animals to more favourable situations.

Public and political support;

Coordination and collaboration with communities neighboring parks in the Caprivi;

Full devolution of authority for the species to the landholders;

Dialogue with land use planning authorities;

Transboundary cooperation;