By Carien Meyer What are Biodiversity Hotspots? Have you heard the term biodiversity hotspot, and if so, do you know what does it means or why it’s important? And did you know that the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) is home to three biodiversity hotspots!...
PRESS RELEASE – Christopher Henshilwood - 19 December 24 Mother Africa – Welcome Home Still Bay, South Africa – The Blombos Museum of Archaeology proudly opened its doors today to the highly anticipated exhibition, Origins of Early Southern Sapiens Behaviour. The...
By Daniëlle Cronjé Nestled in the heart of the charming town of Barrydale, Yamù Botanicals is a stellar example of nature-inspired entrepreneurship. This small yet impactful business is dedicated to cultivating indigenous and rare herbs, and crafting organic medicinal...
The rising input costs, unstable economy and the rising fuel prices all contribute to the challenges faced by smallholder farmers. Despite producing most of the world’s food, smallholder farmers lack certain agricultural inputs that will improve their farming...
The GCBR MAB Youth had the exciting opportunity to attend a workshop at Yamù Botanicals, where they explored the process of steam distillation for creating essential oils. This hands-on experience introduced them to South Africa’s rich diversity of aromatic plants and...
Introduction Stretching across a region renowned for its natural beauty, the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) region in South Africa's Western Cape includes 11 of the country’s finest Blue Flag beaches. This region boasts stunning landscapes and coastal spots...
by Nelisiwe Khusi Dr. Donovan Kotze visited our restoration team early this month to assist with conducting baseline assessments at one of the sites in and around the Broomvlei Wetland. With the significant rainfall we’ve received in the past month, navigating the...
by Lee-Ann Pretorius and Nelisiwe Khusi Over the past year, the Groen Sebenza interns were given the chance to pursue projects of their interest. Recognizing the lack of community-friendly recreational facilities in the Heidelberg community, Lee-Ann Pretorius saw an...
by Nelisiwe Khusi GCBR interns gain hands-on experience in project management through practical mini projects. Rita Liebenberg, the Gouritz Corridors and Restoration Programme Manager, introduced the mini-project concept to give interns a real-world experience in...
By Simthandile Ponti GCBRs Simthandile Ponti and Leila Moosajee attended the Climate Change and Agriculture Youth Summit from the 30th of October to the 31st of October, that took place at Goudini Spa & Resort near Worcester. The conference was hosted by the...