By Nelisiwe Khusi, Donovan Kotze, Lee-Ann Pretorius GCBR monitoring team, Lee-Ann, Claude, and Nelisiwe recently visited Ladismith to monitor an area that has been cleared of hakea and other invasive alien plants since 2019. The clearing was initiated by volunteers...
By Nelisiwe Khusi This past month, our restoration team invited two MAB Youth members, Noluthando Zikishe and Jasmine Moses, to join us in the field for a follow-up plant biodiversity assessment along the Vals River. The two MAB Youth members were identified by our...
14th of March − At the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve, we are committed to protecting and restoring our rivers and wetlands for future generations. In honour of International Action for Rivers, we recognise the dedication of our contracting and restoration teams in...
By Nelisiwe Khusi The restoration team kicked off the year by conducting follow-up plant biodiversity assessments at two sites in the Upper Goukou Catchment. Initial baseline assessments were conducted between June and July 2024 to document the pre-clearing conditions...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
By Nelisiwe Khusi May 25, 2024, is World Fish Migration Day, a global celebration to raise awareness of the importance of free-flowing rivers and migratory fish. The theme for 2024 is "Free Flow." The Importance of Fish Migration Fish migration is a natural phenomenon...
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...