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...
GCBR Interns Gain Hands-On Project Management Experience
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...
Climate Change & Agriculture Youth Summit
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...
The Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve attend the 2024 National Wetlands Indaba
The Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) attended the 2024 National Wetlands Indaba in Cape St Francis, an annual gathering focused on conserving and sustainably managing South Africa’s wetlands. This year’s theme, "Wetlands and Human Well-being," highlighted the...
Conservation in the Upper Goukou River Catchment Area – Restoration and Biodiversity Management in the Broomvlei Wetland
Nelisiwe Khusi 1, Rita Liebenberg 1, Dr Donovan Kotze 2 1 Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR),2 Barry Street, Riversdale, 6670, Western Cape2 Centre for Water Resources Research, University of KwaZulu-Natal 1. Broomvlei Wetland Overview The Broomvlei wetland,...
Celebrating World Earthworm Day: The Heroes of the Soil Beneath Our Feet
recognising the humble yet mighty earthworm! These often-overlooked creatures play an essential role in maintaining the health of our soils and ecosystems. This date holds a special connection to Charles Darwin, who is known as the father of earthworm ecology. In...
Mental Health and Conservation
By Antonnet Botha World Mental Health Day is observed annually on 10 October; the theme for this year is “mental health at work”. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental...
GCBR Visits Grootvadersbosch Conservancy
by Nelisiwe Khusi The GCBR restoration team visited Grootvadersbosch Conservancy to exchange knowledge and explore strategies for rehabilitating degraded ecosystems. United by a shared mission, the visit provided an invaluable learning experience for both teams. A key...
National Invasive Species Week: Let’s Save Our Water Source Areas from Invasive Plant Species
by Nelisiwe Khusi This week is National Invasive Species Week, from October 7 to October 14, 2024. This week serves as an important reminder of the ongoing threat posed by invasive species to our ecosystems and water sources. We encourage everyone to learn more about...
GCBR MAB Youth: Celebrating World Water Monitoring Day and World Rivers Day
By Nelisiwe Khusi September marked the celebration of two important environmental events: World Water Monitoring Day and World Rivers Day. These days highlight the importance of protecting our water resources and preserving the health of rivers. As global water...