THE GROOTVADERSBOSCH CONSERVANCY is working with swellendam municiality and landowners to restore the huis river
be part of a new vision for the huis river in barrydale.
AND EXPERIENCE THE rejuvination of A River.
Click here for a link to a video on the project
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THROUGH THE IUCN SOS PROJECT FROM January to July 2024 over 86 ha of invasive vegetation has been cleared in the Huis Catchment
We have also started planting in key sites in the river
This work has already created over 805 days of employment
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WHY? Alien trees utilise significantly more water than indigenous vegetation and by removing them, you assist in protecting habitat for the critically endangered Tradouw Redfin (also sometimes called the Barrydale Redfin) which is found only in the Huis Catchment. Restoring indigenous vegetation will also increase biodiversity and the overall health of the riparian system |
SEE BELOW FOR A SUMMARY OF OUR IUCN PROJECT
The summary below outlines the key outputs of the one year IUCN funded project to protect the Tradouw Redfin
More information and References
Frequently asked questions
| updated_q_a_april_25.pdf |
Recommended restoration planting list
| iucn_barrydale_list.pdf |
Policy Paper on the Barrydale redfin
| nrf-saiab_policy_brief_chakona_jordaan_anderson_tradouw_redfin.pdf |
Summary of outcome of water security planning process that recommended this project
| barrydale_interventions_map.pdf |
Guide to invasive species
| invasive_alien_plants_in_south_africa_230915_082446.pdf |
copy of directives that can be issued to landowners for not managING alien species
| dffe_directive_example.pdf |
Complaint form to report possible illegal water use
| 1_bocma_complaint_form_cme.doc |
Summary of relevant environmental legislation
| siza-guidance-on-south-african-legislation-_final.pdf |
Understanding fire and invasive species
| cape_fires_zfolds_on_plants.pdf |
AT THE SAME TIME, THE PROGRAMME CREATES EMPLOYMENT FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES
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 messages only)
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