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LAST GASPP FOR our Fresh Water Fishes

9/13/2018

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With the support of the Table Mountain Fund and World Wildlife Fund, the conservancy has launched the Grootvadersbosch Aquatic Species Project (GASPP) which is a new project to protect our rivers and the aquatic species that depend on them. The Grootvadersbosch Conservancy is home to several important indigenous freshwater fish species, including the critically endangered Tradouw redfin, which is considered one of the top five freshwater fishes in the fynbos region that requires immediate conservation action. Over the next three years, we will be working with partners to restore our rivers and sustain the water resources on which we all depend. 

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HEidelberg bird and bike routes

9/12/2018

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We are very excited to partner with the community of Heidelberg as they create some amazing new bird routes in our local town. With support from the Explorers Garden Route, seven bird routes are planned that will create awareness about the amazing diversity of birdlife around town. The first route, known as the Nature Garden Route will soon be made available to the public to visit. The birding and walking routes will be linked with the 10km Conservancy cross country Heidelberg Route which was funded with support from Pedal Power, and Hessequa Municipality. There is also a historical walking tour through town which showcases the rich historical heritage of the town. Permits for all the routes are available at Heidelberg Spar. 

We also got involved in a river and road verge litter clean up campaign in Suurbraak and Heidelberg.

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Local Tip: If you are visiting the Grootvadersbosch area and want a fun day out, we highly recommend a visit to Heidelberg. Why not make a day of it and cycle part of the blue route into town; enjoy a lunch at Heidelberg Hotel or Delish; take a stroll through town and then combine a lovely cycle back through the Duiwenhoks Valley and join the green route back. Get in touch with the GVB Conservancy office for more information.
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Growing Forests one tree at a Time

9/12/2018

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​In partnership with Tress for Tourism, the conservancy has established a restoration site close to our office. The site has been approved by the South African Reforestation Trust as an area that has been disturbed and needs assistance to restore it back to forest. The replanting is an important part of this natural process. The trees are taken carefully as tiny seedlings from nearby mature Grootvadersbosch Forest, cared for in our nursery and then planted back in the reforestation site. 

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Restoring rivers and mountain fynbos

9/12/2018

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​The Conservancy is pleased is be back in the field with the long-awaited start of our alien clearing activities, which are currently funded by Landcare. Our teams have had a long delay, but we are now starting to address areas of regrow with the support of landowners and partners. 

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  • Home
  • About
  • NEWS
  • Support
  • What we do
    • Protecting Rivers >
      • IUCN Tradouw Redfin Project
    • Alien Clearing
    • Training
    • Environmental Education
    • Forest Restoration >
      • IKI Restoration project
    • Fire
  • Play
    • Ride >
      • Red Route-Open
      • Blue Route-open
      • Black Route-open
      • Green Route-open
    • Birding
    • Guided Walks
  • Stay
  • Contact