. R344 million for the increased costs of research and conservation in the Oceans and Coasts programme; and the operation and staffing of the SA Agulhas II and the Algoa research vessels; . R20 million to upgrade research laboratories to make them compliant with occupational health and safety regulations; . R90.5 million in 2014/15 for the expanded public works programme, for incentives to increase the labour component of the programme from the current 30 per cent target to 40 per cent over the medium term; . R300 million in 2015/16 for the Green Fund to fund projects that support environmental protection; . R167.3 million for improved conditions of service for the Department and the entities; . R98 million for pre-assessment of projects, and the development of an integrated permitting system to support the implementation of the infrastructure building programme, as identified in the new growth path; and . R75 million for the SANParks to combat rhino poaching.