This hack was attended by twenty hackers despite the Springbok vs All Black rugby match being televised live in the morning. This was the fourth hack at this site to remove thousands of rooikranz seedlings which have taken root since the fire in January 2024. Vehicle...
Matthew Arendse and Naas van Jaarsveld are both staff of CLT. They are training to run their first marathon, the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on 19 October. They will be “Running for Leopards” to raise money for CLT. Photo credit: from their fundraiser page ...
As Spring is displaying her beautiful colours in an amazing array of plants and spring flowers, many Municipalities are embracing a “pause in mowing” or a no-mow season. Through the proactive engagement of the Kleinmond Nature Conservation Society with the Overstrand...
What & Who is CITES CoP20 and what will the impact be on the community and environment because of the proposal on dried abalone? I was privileged to attended a consultation meeting on the 29 August at the Arabella Hotel on the various proposals that will be listed...
The Kogelberg Branch of the Botanical Society of South Africa goes from strength to strength and our efforts in the field of Flora Conservation has just been recognized. We have received an award of R100 000 from the Roland and Leta Hill Trust to assist us with our...
As we all probably know, alien plant invasions are a threat to the ecological integrity of the Kogelberg Biosphere’s unique vegetation. There are at least 50 species of alien plants that have become established in the natural vegetation within the Kogelberg Biosphere....
This hack was well attended with thirty hackers gathering on a clear, windless and chilly morning on Brodie Link. This was the third hack at this site to remove rooikranz seedlings which have taken root since the fire which raged from Pringle Bay into the Sea Farm...
“GOOD NEWS” CONSERVATION STORIES : LAND PRESERVED FOR CONSERVATION In the midst of all the news of ongoing habitat loss that leaves many species of animals under threat, it is so encouraging to read positive news about land secured for conservation. The following...
On MPA day, Silversands west looked like the storm had swept it clean. Patrick Boltller and Barbara Jenman uncovered a pile of degraded pieces of plastic film and packaging tape, small coloured plastic pieces and sticks and glass, two cigarette lighters, two...
The BBC hosted its fourth AGM on Saturday 26 July in the Stony Point Eco venue. Thanks to all the BBC members who supported the meeting. We provided feedback on the past year’s projects, events and the conservation issues that we are working on. Members enjoyed...