alien clearing is USUALLY the most cost-effective approach to restoration

However, in highly disturbed areas where there is no natural seedbank, active restoration gives nature a helping hand for more effective restoration.

WITH THE SUPPORT OF IKI SMALL GRANT we have established the nursery facilities and we are developing the skills needed to promote restoration activities. The project has a large emphasis on capacity building, and job creation in rural communities.   

This project will allow US to build capacity, diversify income sources, and increase the skillsets of the local communities surrounding the Grootvadersbosch Conservancy. 

For this project, we will need a large number of indigenous plant species, ranging from ground covers, shrubs, and trees. This is only possible by establishing our own propagation facility where we can learn how to propagate the wide array of plants that represent the diversity of the Grootvadersbosch flora.

To make this project a success, we will work closely with landowners to responsibly harvest plant material so that our sites closely match the local genetic plant material. For each of the restoration sites, we have selected a reference site which helps to guide what plants should be represented on the restoration sites. 

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Donations of 
🌼 White Yogurt Tubs 
🌼 Dark yogurt Tubs
🌼 5l Ice Cream Tubs
🌼 Cardboard boxes 
🌼 Newspaper 

would be greatly appreciated! 

And any financial donations of donations of indigenous plants and equipment will also be appreciated! 

HERE is a summary of the project:

We are implementing a two year contract which started in  August 2024 and concludes in July 2026

Summary of main components of the IKI small grant project

​In the long term, the nursery may eventually become a source of revenue for the conservancy so that we can continue to sustain our activities.

Here are some relevant and additional documents on the project and restoration​

summary_of_lessons_learnt_on_nursery_visits.pdf
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wwf_community_nursery_guide.pdf
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ser_international_restoration_standards.pdf
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gvb_summary_conservancy_restoration_for_pdf.pdf
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​GROOTVADERSBOSCH CONSERVANCY

OFFICE HOURS: Mon to Thu: 7:30am to 5pm. Friday: 730 to 4pm. We are closed every second Friday.
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phone

079 335 0269 (whatsapp)

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