We’re going to build a Nursery we said… What a wonderful idea...right...? Little did we know... Our very own Kezia portrays a visual journey of the development of the Goukou Rehabilitation Nursery. Kezia is the Research and Rehabilitation Co-Ordinator and Nursery...
EDUCATIONEnvironmental ClubsAlbertinia, Calitzdorp, Herbertsdale, Hoeko, Ladismith, Riversdale, Ruitersbos, Vanwyksdorp 2017 - 2023DOB EcologyPlease note: These statistics are quoted from project inception to December 2023Project Objective The Environmental Clubs is...
COMMUNITYKnowledge Partnership: Vanwyksdorp Development Institute (VDI)Vanwyksdorp and the wider GCBR domain2018 - 2021Vanwyksdorp Development Institute, DOB Ecology Project Objective To co-establish the foundation for a field training and resource centre that will...
Community | EducationLocal Authorities ProjectAll municipalities in the GCBR domain2019 - 2022Local Municipalities (in the GCBR domain); DOB EcologyProject Objective To improve compliance of local authorities with their environmental responsibilities. In this project...
REstoration | CommunityWaterWise Ways Fix 'n Learn & Artificial WetlandsDe Rust, Dysselsdorp, Oudtshoorn2018 - 2021Trapsuutjies, Oudtshoorn Municipality, DOB EcologyProject Objective To increase the efficiency of water use in towns by: Facilitating behavioural...
CommunitySpekkies Enterprise DevelopmentVanwyksdorp, Mosselbay2016 - 2017Project Objective This initiative was created to supplement the Jobs for Carbon restoration project, through the wholesale selling of spekboom plants. The value-added product, “#spekkies”, were...
RESTORATIONUnlocking a Spekboom Economy in the Klein Karoo Klein Karoo2015 - 2018About the initiative: This was a capacity building project to support a semi-structured learning programme for the Jobs for Carbon management team about land restoration practices, the...
EDUCATIONGCBR School Posters and Puzzles Mossel Bay Municipality2017 - 2018About the initiative: Design of a creative interactive poster about the GCBR for learners and teachers. The poster is accompanied by a booklet to guide teachers, and a workshop offered to...
EDUCATIONWater Conservation Puppet Shows - “Druppels” Mossel Bay Municipality2018Veldkerjakkers PoppekasAbout the initiative: A puppet show called “Druppels” (“Droplets”) was rolled out during 2018, with the focal message on water security and the value of water. The...
EDUCATIONMarine Conservation Puppet Shows - “Vin die Hartseer Haai”Mossel Bay Municipality2017Veldkerjakkers PoppekasAbout the initiative: This project continued on from the initial momentum of the “Keep Fin Alive” campaign to promote shark conservation. It ensured...