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Within and close to the area of the MaS-LTSER are the T\u0161ehlanyane National Park, Lucapa Diamond Mine,  Letseng Diamond Mine, Matsoku Mine, Kao Mine, and Liqhobong Mine.\r\nSome of the alpine wetlands in the area are experiencing degradation, and there are some that can be considered severely degraded. 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