Maps and Graphics

A collection of maps, graphics and diagrams, illustrating environmental issues are available for download. Images are available in various format: *.GIF, *.JPG, etc. These images may be used freely for educational or non-profit purposes, provided that proper credit is given to the Department of Environmental Affiars and Tourism and to the original data source(s).

GIS data sets

Several GIS data sets are available for printing and/or download. GIS data set consist of georeferenced (geo) graphical features which are linked to an attribute database that describes features or polygons on the map. These dataset are produced using ARC/INFO (for both PC and Unix), and ARC/VIEW software. These datasets may be used freely for educational or non-profit purposes, provided that proper credit is given to the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism and to the original data source(s).

ENPAT

The Environmental Potential Atlas (ENPAT) series is a collection of environmental, social and economic GIS data sets on national and provincial levels. These atlasses are avialable form the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism. More infromation is available here

Enviro-Info 2001

Enviro-Info 2001 is aimed at a broad spectrum of interest groups - from the tourist, who wants to know something more about the physical and socio-economic environment of one of the most beautifull countries, to teachers, scholars and students who need information on a variety of subjects. It only seems logical that a product covering such a broad spectrum of interest groups will have to reveal a weak spot somewhere. In this case the product may be slightly advanced for the lower school grades. In general, however, Enviro-Info 2001 can be seen as a very valuable resource for outcomes-based education and it may even be of great value to lower school grades with the necessary guidance provided by teachers. Of special interest in this regard may be the various "Kids' Sites" referred to in the South African and international web directories which cover a wide variety of subjects.