AT THE TOP OF THAT LIST IS THE
TRADOUW REDFIN
(P. BURCHELLI SP. ‘TRADOU’).
This tiny fish with its bright-red fin is one of the 5 top freshwater fishes that need immediate conservation attention in the Cape Fold Ecoregion
(this is the region below the Cape Fold Belt, from the Cederberg, running to Port Elizabeth). |
WE ARE ALSO HOME TO GALAXIA
SPECIES, THE BREEDE RIVER REDFIN
AND THE BREEDE SANDELIA CAPENSIS.
THESE ARE CONSIDERED VULNERABLE, ENDANGERED OR CRITICALLY ENDANGERED.
These fish are the flagship species for a new TMF-funded project to protect our rivers which provide vital ecosystem services that support liveliehoods. Our rivers face severe threats, in particular from invasive alien predatory fish and alien vegetation along the riverbanks.
Over time, human activities have also impacted, including water abstraction and instances where the
river’s flow has been modified.
Our project is called the Grootvadersbosch Aquatic Species Protection Project (GASPP) and will be implemented over three years with a range of partners.
Over time, human activities have also impacted, including water abstraction and instances where the
river’s flow has been modified.
Our project is called the Grootvadersbosch Aquatic Species Protection Project (GASPP) and will be implemented over three years with a range of partners.
THAT’S WHY WE WORK TO RESTORE AND PROTECT THE RIVERS In The GROOTVADERSBOSCH CONSERVANCY
OUR PLAN:
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MANY OF THE RIVERS ARE HARD TO GET TO
(high up in the mountain ranges) – so there’s not much known about aquatic species here.
THAT’S A VITAL ELEMENT IN OUR PROJECT:
TO DISCOVER THE AQUATIC RICHES OF THE GROOTVADERSBOSCH CONSERVANCY.
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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phone |
071 691 6463
(Vodacom landline during office hours) |
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