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...
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...
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...
On the 19th of September 2024, GCBR smallholder extension officer, Simthandile Ponti, hosted a smallholder farmers day workshop at Thusong Centre Riversdale. The workshop aimed to promote knowledge and awareness of sustainable, conservation, and ecological...
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 Erin Martin, GCBR Intern Every year, on the 14th of July, Shark awareness day is celebrated to raise awareness and to educate the public on the importance of sharks in our marine ecosystems. On this day GCBRs Leila Moosajee and Erin Martin; together with MAB Youth...
Global Recycling Day is observed annually on 18 March and aims to highlight recycling as an important global issue that requires an integrated approach and urges people to think “resource” not “waste” when it comes to the goods around us. With the mounting pressure on...
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...