SANBI-Kirstenbosch announced on Thursday 21 April 2016 that the theme for its 41st annual entry to the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show this year will be the Harold Porter Botanical Garden, Gateway to the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. At the unveiling of the model for the show the following message on behalf of Kogelberg Biosphere […]
Alien vegetation refers to plants that are not native in a country and have been brought into a country from another. The Department of Environmental Affairs in South Africa describes invading alien plants as the biggest threat to plant and animal biodiversity. The impact, however, goes further than harming just the environment. It also has […]
The International Ecotourism Society defines ecotourism as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people and involves interpretation and education.” Cape Town and the Western Cape is covered with natural beauty for us to enjoy, but in order to preserve nature we have to enjoy it responsibly. […]
TWK Recycling and Waste Management is based in Grabouw industrial. Specializing in all waste management, TWK even accepts scrap metal. They also provide farm waste management consultancy and training. Please find contact details on the website: http://www.twkrecycling.co.za/ Please click for a useful list of Plastic Categories. Lucky Point, based in Botrivier runs a recycling project based on a […]
We have had some lovely exposure recently. Thank You to Wildekrans Country House for including mentions of the Groenlandberg Conservancy. Country Life covered the recent Land Art Exhibitions that were held at Wildekrans Country House read the article here The Groenlandberg Conservancy piece titled ”Conservation a priority for Overberg Farmers” has also received exposure in the CSI […]
Farming principally apples and pears, Welgemoed is a large farm situated on the Vyeboom side of Van der Stel Pass. Owner Garry Southern is passionate about the landscape and the importance of keeping a piece of South African land in his family. Conservation minded, it’s refreshing to find a farmer prepared to invest in alternative […]
Porcupine Hills, a farm high up van der Stel Pass and set against dramatic cliff faces, is a core member of the Conservancy. Conservation is at the heart of how the farm operates, but what is truly inspirational is how their conservation ethos has extended beyond landcare and towards becoming a fully self-sufficient entity. Working closely with […]
We have been supplied with a fantastic resource, courtesy of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. I would urge you all to download these by following the links below: The Invasive Alien Species guidelines is a comprehensive guide with easy to reference sections. Covering all best practices for clearing methods and herbicide use: Palmiet Clearing Guidelines_FINAL_23Jluly12(1) Herbicide Registrations […]
This week was a very special one for our area, on the eve of heritage day SA Mint in collaboration with the Kogelberg Biosphere launched a series of commemorative coins celebrating a journey through one of the most beautiful areas in South Africa, our very own Kogelberg. The launch ceremony took place at the Waterkloof […]
We are thrilled to announce that the Groenlandberg Conservancy was awarded the Silver Cape Fox award for best managed Conservancy at the Cape Nature’s annual awards evening on 11 September 2015. The ceremony was hosted by Cape Nature in partnership with Conservation at Work and WWF-SA BWI, with the aim to reward and celebrate excellence […]