From the 27th to 29th of August 2024, the GCBR MAB-YOUTH visited Montagu for a skills development workshop hosted by Anneline Mohammedt. This three-day event was a deep-dive into the rich heritage of African traditional medicine, focusing on the spiritual and...
The Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) is a 3.2-million-hectare area that has been designated by UNESCO as a place of megadiversity. As an action orientated non-profit company, the GCBR is driven to protect, restore and effectively manage the ecosystems within...
The Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) is a 3.2-million-hectare area that has been designated by UNESCO as a place of megadiversity. As an action orientated non-profit company, the GCBR is driven to protect, restore and effectively manage the ecosystems within...
by Nelisiwe Khusi To collect continuous river health data, assess long-term trends, and raise awareness about the state of rivers and aquatic life within the GCBR region. The GCBR applies the following tools and methods. The SASS (South African Scoring System) Version...
Written by: Erin Martin (GCBR MAB YOUTH) Plants are crucial in sustaining life on Earth by providing oxygen and purifying the air. They serve as a vital source of food and shelter for animals and humans; they also purify water, sequestrate carbon and conserve soil....
The Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) is a 3.2-million-hectare area that has been designated by UNESCO as a place of megadiversity. As an action orientated non-profit company, the GCBR is driven to protect, restore and effectively manage the ecosystems within...
The Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) is a 3.2-million-hectare area that has been designated by UNESCO as a place of megadiversity. As an action orientated non-profit company, the GCBR is driven to protect, restore and effectively manage the ecosystems within...
Training of the interns on Plant Identification and Baseline Assessments Louis Jordaan, Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve's Extension Officer for the Klein Karoo area, provided our Groen Sebenza interns with training on plant identification within the Gouritz Cluster...
Wetlands: A Unique Confluence of Disciplines World Wetlands Day, on February 2nd, serves as a crucial reminder of the significance of wetlands in our ecosystems. To delve deeper into this subject, we had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Donovan Kotze, a seasoned...
Protea cynaroides – The King Protea Protea cynaroides, also called the king protea, is a distinctive and world-renowned member of the Proteaceae family and has the largest flower head in the genus. Widely distributed in the southwestern and southern...