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Mapping the Overberg: A critical planning tool
New tools and support allow the ABI team to track the impact of conservation partners working across the Overberg. This is being achieved through new mapping capacity. This is being achieved through new mapping capacity. Mapping is a critical
Spreading the love for 4 Overberg ‘animals’ this Valentine’s Day
That’s why, this Valentine’s Day, they need all the love and attention we can give them. Here are only 4 of these special Overberg ‘animals’ – in a list that’s growing daily.
Minimising the impacts of fencing on birdlife
Fences are a major threat to South Africa’s birdlife. And the Overberg is no exception. Given the region’s strong agricultural focus, fences cover the landscape. But fences that aren’t well maintained, aren’t very visible, or are …
Get to know Grant, LandCare District Manager in the Overberg
Growing up in Mitchell’s Plain, Grant Jepthas grew to love nature at a young age; as he learnt about the natural resources that the greater Cape area offers. And he soon…
Another win for nature through our Alien Clearing Project
Since the establishment of the Agulhas Biodiversity Initiative (ABI) in 2003, land-use planning has always been one of the major themes …
Three new MPAs proclaimed in the ABI area
The South African Government has chosen to increase the coast’s MPAs from 0,4% to 5% in order to ensure a more protected and thriving ocean. Other new MPAs include Addo Elephant National Park MPA
Catalysts for conservation in the Walker Bay
Established in 2003, the Grootbos Foundation had a vision of conserving the Cape Floral Kingdom and uplifting the communities therein – and has achieved this throughout the years. The Foundation creates sustainable project
5 Overberg forests that are easy to visit
Think forests in South Africa, chances are you’ll think of Knysna, right? But did you know the Overberg has its own spectacular set of indigenous forests? They’re not only your entry into an ancient world (with many of these trees more than 1000
ABI AGM – Accomplishing more when we work together
ABI’s annual partners meeting and AGM recently took place, reigniting the strength of the partnerships across the Overberg. Members of ABI, individuals, government officials and …
Haarwegskloof – the Renosterveld Reserve you must visit
ABI member focus: Since 2012, the Overberg Renosterveld Conservation Trust has dedicated its time and passion to protecting the remaining 5% of Renosterveld in the Overberg.
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