The Agulhas Biodiversity Initiative was at the Cape Floral Kingdom Expo from 27-31 August 2015. ABI was represented by Gretha Louw – recipient of an ABI Small Grant. Gretha’s stand showcased the tools and equipment she uses as part of her environmental education for school children. Gretha used the small grant to buy laboratory equipement, including a microscope and a projector.
Invasive alien clearing team leaders, part of the Agulhas Biodiversity Initiative (ABI) Alien Clearing Project attended fire suppression training. The training was hosted by the Greater Overberg Fire Protection Association (GOFPA), an ABI partner, on 15 and 16 July 2015 outside Bredasdorp.
The Overberg Lowlands Conservation Trust, an ABI Partner, is looking for an Extension Officer, to assist in a new project that will focus on restoring watercourses and linking critical corridors between important renosterveld remnants.
The Agulhas Complex, including the SANParks-managed Agulhas National Park and CapeNature’s fynbos areas, have been included as a Unesco (United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) World Heritage site.
The Agulhas Biodiversity Initiative will host its third annual general meeting as a voluntary association on 24 June 2015. ABI partners are invited to attend the meeting, which will be held at Van Brakel Store, between Caledon and Napier.