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Black-winged (formerly -shouldered) Kite
Black-winged Kites feed almost exclusively on rodents and other small mammals. Their presence indicates an abundance of rodents and other small mammals. Black-wing Kites are important in reducing and regulating the numbers of rodents and other small mammals....
Acacia Pied Barbet
Acacia Pied Barbets are frugivores and consequently responsible for the distribution of the seeds of many different trees and smaller plants. Acacia Pied...
A journey to Ancient Rock Art Sites
Dr Elizabeth Velliky is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Bergen; she works with the SapienCE project under Prof. Christopher Henshilwood (the GCBR’s ambassador of archaeology). Earlier this year Elizabeth spent time in our region conducting fieldwork,...
First Aid Training for GCBR Team
The Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) takes training very seriously and teaching programmes are incorporated into each project. Our team, including in-field contractors working on our various restoration projects, have undertaken a range of diverse training...
Adventures and Connections abroad: Nordhordland Biosphere Reserve
Dr Arnel Huisamen joined the GCBR board of directors in January 2023; since then she has brought an abundance of energy, passion and positivity to the organisation, our team and our partners. She is always searching for ways she can bring more value to the GCBR so...
South African Mousebird
The three species of mousebird found in South Africa. The Speckled and Red-faced Mousebirds are widespread throughout South Africa, whereas the White-backed Mousebird is restricted to the Karoo and the drier parts of the Fynbos Biome in the south western part...
World Environment Day: Solution to plastic pollution
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. The theme for 2023 is “solution to plastic pollution”. To commemorate this day our Administration Manager, Marinda Van As, and two of...
Meet the lady with the chainsaw: Liesel Uithaler
Liesel hails from Riversdale in the Western Cape, and has been working in Louw Willemse’s team doing restoration work for the GCBR since 2016. The focus of this teams’ work is the removal of invasive alien plants like wattle from strategically important areas where...
The Rhythm of Life Art Exhibition
The GCBR has curated a vibrant collection for “The Rhythm of Life” Art Exhibition that will be held at the Silver Mountain Music Festival on 17 June 2023. This collection will be displayed at the Richard Cock and Friends Shed concert from 15:00 to 20:00 and...
Gallery: BEE-Engaged & Hessequa 5km Trail run/walk
Our BEE-engaged & Hessequa trail run/walk was this past weekend and it was a huge success! Have a look at some of our photos below. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay in the loop and be sure not to miss our next...