GROOTVADERSBOSCH CONSERVANCY
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- RESOURCES  -

SHARING KNOWLEDGE

At the Grootvadersbosch Conservancy, we believe that conservation is
​strengthened when knowledge is shared. 

Over the years, we’ve worked with partners, researchers and local communities to compile valuable information about the fauna, flora
and ecosystems of our landscapes. 
 

These resources not only support our own conservation management, but also provide a way for others – including students, landowners, nature lovers and researchers – to learn more about this special place.
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On this page, you’ll find a collection of reports and other materials developed through our conservation work.

​By making these resources available, we hope to inspire greater appreciation for the biodiversity
of the Grootvadersbosch region, and to support ongoing efforts to protect and restore it. But more than that;
​we hope the lessons we have learnt here can help and inspire conservation action beyond our immediate borders. 



GASPP (Grootvadersbosch
​Aquatic Species Protection Project)

- Field Report

- Poster
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- Frequently Asked Questions on GASPP
- Policy paper on Barrydale Redfin

- Water-security planning process for Huis River


- State of our rivers:
   Barrydale
   Heidelberg
   Riversdale
   Suurbraak
   Swellendam

Indigenous plants
​and restoration

​- Indigenous water-wise plants for Barrydale (high resolution)

- Recommended planting list (Huis River)

Controlling
​invasive species

- Guide to invasive alien plants

- Understanding fire and invasive alien species

- Gums & Bees

Legislation and legislative supporT

- Directives that can be issued to landowners for not managing alien plant species

- Complaint form to report possible illegal water use

- Environmental legislation summary in agriculture – SIZA

Wildlife of
​the ConservancY

- Grootvadersbosch Conservancy Bird List
​
- Grootvadersbosch Check List

Biocontrol use

- The why, what and how of bio-control in SA

- Protecting our rivers through wastewater management

​- Biocontrol agent information

Polyphagous Shot Hole BoreR

- A growing threat to South Africa’s tree

Tax incentiveS

- Tax incentives for stewardship



CONTACT THE
​GROOTVADERSBOSCH CONSERVANCY

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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)

email

[email protected]
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phone

079 335 0269 (whatsapp)

address

Map & Directions here

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS

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  • Home
  • About
  • News
  • What we do
    • Alien Clearing
    • Protecting Rivers >
      • IUCN Tradouw Redfin Project
    • Monitoring Wildlife
    • Environmental Education
    • Forest Restoration
    • Fire
    • Resources
    • Services
  • Visit
    • Ride >
      • Red Route-CLOSED
      • Blue Route-CLOSED
      • Black Route-CLOSED
      • Green Route-CLOSED
    • Birding
    • Stay
  • Contact
  • Donate