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Base Closure in South Africa
Reclaiming the Land, From Defense to Development
Natalie Tabacchi
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Topics History Thesis Argument Social Aspects Land Ownership Environmental Issues Economics Recommendations
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History Historical military land use controversial Decisions have been imposed in the name
of national security 1993: Mandela stated that govt. would
redress land inequality by using SADF land As of 1996 176,000 (434,720 acres)
hectares of land handed back to the DPW
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International Shift in Thinking New notion of security Greenwar Cycle:
Defense does not protect the environment; it damages it
Quote:“A world that wants to make peace with the
environment can’t continue to fight wars or sacrifice human health and the earth’s ecosystem preparing for them.”
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Four Thesis Arguments Military gained access to land through the
dispossession and displacement of native peoples Current process for regaining the land is difficult
and protracted Military has caused negative environmental
impacts Converting the land requires economic, social, and
physical planning, and the empowerment of of local communities
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Social Issues Removed communities relocated to
desolate areas Upon return, there is no infrastructure for
basic living needs Very difficult to relocate bushmen
soldiers and their families Need for moving away from authoritarian
decision procedures of land control
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Land Ownership Issues Military is often slow in finding new land Conflicts between ethnic groups leaving
the land and those trying to regain it No established procedure for returning
land No timelines set to avoid court delays
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Environmental Issues Military feels they have been successful in
protecting game populations Militarization of Parks SADF involved in poaching of rhinos and
ivory People are returning before the removal
of UXOs Difficulties in assessing impact
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Economics Military often occupies prime land Tourism and recreation is prevented by
military use
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Lesson Learned Need for basic infrastructure Must build development capacity within
communities and govt. Development planner should be
appointed to coordinate efforts
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Recommendations Need database for land holding info. Sound mgt. For UXO cleanup Environmental education incorporated into
basic training Bases with recreational/tourist value should
be opened to the public Ongoing research of impacts on
environment Develop time frames for conversion
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