Table 3.
Number of protected areas (PAs) corresponding to each biome and PA classifications recognized in this study. Note that only one PA is classified as Special Nature Reserve; as a result, this PA was not used in statistical analysis comparing invasion status across PA classifications .
| Biome types | Number of PAs | Area (ha) | PA Classifications | Number of PAs | Area (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Albany Thicket | 77 | 1071749 | 1. Forest Nature Reserve | 49 | 169968 |
| 2. Azonal Vegetation | 320 | 7026587 | 2. Forest Wilderness Area | 12 | 274490 |
| 3. Forests | 117 | 701462 | 3. Mountain Catchment Area | 16 | 624567 |
| 4. Fynbos | 171 | 315140 | 4. National Park | 21 | 3978614 |
| 5. Grassland | 287 | 883925 | 5. Nature Reserve | 1310 | 3843717 |
| 6. Nama-Karoo | 7 | 21035 | 6. Protected Environment | 24 | 593216 |
| 7. Savannah | 467 | 1471076 | 7. Special Nature Reserve | 1 | 2 |
| 8. Succulent Karoo | 7 | 17800 | 8. World Heritage Site | 20 | 2024199 |