DESPITE THEIR SIZE, THEY ARE RICH IN BIODIVERSITY.
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In fact, they have the highest biodiversity of any temperate forested region in the world (up to seven times richer in tree species than any other forests in the southern hemisphere).
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THAT’S WHY WE PROTECT AND RESTORE OUR FORESTS AND THE NEIGHBOURING FYNBOS & WETLANDS.
HOW DO WE DO THIS?
Over the years we have undertaken invasive alien clearing across fynbos, forests and riverbanks, creating employment in the surrounding communities. But now, with support, we’ve taken this a step further.
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Through funding from the IKI Small Grant Programme, we are now implementing active restoration. This is needed in highly disturbed areas where there is no natural seedbank. Here we can give nature a helping hand to recover and regrow.
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WHAT WE’VE DONE
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We’ve established a nursery and propagation facility where we are propagating indigenous plants, ranging from ground covers and shrubs to trees. This has been a wonderful learning experience, as we test how to propagate the wide array of plants that represent the diversity of the Grootvadersbosch flora.
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MORE THAN THE TREES
The initiative doesn’t, however, stop there. It is also focusing on creating a renewed connection with nature throughout our stakeholder groups, from our farmers to our restoration team members. It has become a symbol of the vital relationship between nature and people – and how we depend on each other. The work focuses on sharing knowledge about the natural world. But it also involves finding that connection with plants, and the greater biodiversity, on an emotional level.
The initiative doesn’t, however, stop there. It is also focusing on creating a renewed connection with nature throughout our stakeholder groups, from our farmers to our restoration team members. It has become a symbol of the vital relationship between nature and people – and how we depend on each other. The work focuses on sharing knowledge about the natural world. But it also involves finding that connection with plants, and the greater biodiversity, on an emotional level.
OUR SINCERE THANKS
The are very grateful to the IKI Small Grants Programme for this incredible support.
This project is supported by the IKI Small Grants programme strengthening local solutions for effective climate and biodiversity action. IKI Small Grants is part of Germany’s International Climate Initiative (IKI). It is funded by the German Federal Government and run by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit(GIZ) GmbH.
The are very grateful to the IKI Small Grants Programme for this incredible support.
This project is supported by the IKI Small Grants programme strengthening local solutions for effective climate and biodiversity action. IKI Small Grants is part of Germany’s International Climate Initiative (IKI). It is funded by the German Federal Government and run by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit(GIZ) GmbH.
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WE ARE ALSO AN OFFICIAL REFORESTATION
SITE OF THE TREES FOR TOURISM PROGRAMME.
In this programme (of the South African Reforestation Trust),
you can have your space in our forest secured forever, by planting a tree.
Find out more about the Trees for Tourism initiative.
SITE OF THE TREES FOR TOURISM PROGRAMME.
In this programme (of the South African Reforestation Trust),
you can have your space in our forest secured forever, by planting a tree.
Find out more about the Trees for Tourism initiative.
CONTACT THE
GROOTVADERSBOSCH CONSERVANCY
OFFICE HOURS: Mon to Thu: 7:30am to 5pm. Friday: 730 to 4pm. We are closed every second Friday.
MTB PERMITS: Available all hours at the Office (Cash in honesty box or Snapscan)
MTB PERMITS: Available all hours at the Office (Cash in honesty box or Snapscan)
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079 335 0269 (whatsapp)
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