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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...
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Planting Indigenous plants with the restoration team
Two Months in the GCBR Family: A Journey of Conservation and Learning as a Project Support Office

Two Months in the GCBR Family: A Journey of Conservation and Learning as a Project Support Office

by Somila Liwani “A Day in the Life of a Project Support Officer at Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve” When I joined the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) two months ago (July 2024), I didn’t realize how varied and impactful my work would be. Each day brings...

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National Water Week: Conducting miniSASS with leaners from Voorwaarts Primary School and Gerrit De Plessis High
National Water Week: Conducting miniSASS with leaners from Voorwaarts Primary School and Gerrit Du Plessis High

National Water Week: Conducting miniSASS with leaners from Voorwaarts Primary School and Gerrit Du Plessis High

By Nelisiwe Khusi The Environmental Department from Hessequa Local Municipality invited the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) to conduct miniSASS with Grade 7 learners from Voorwaarts Primary School and Grade 10 learners from Gerrit Du Plessis High School...