ABI joins conservation chat
ABI Partners are being invited to spread their conservation messages – via a Twitter chat. ABI is co-hosting a conservation Twitter discussion on the #discoverOverberg stream on Wednesday 21 October.
CLOSED: Two positions available at GOFPA
The Greater Overberg Fire Protection Association is advertising for a Project Coordinator and an Operational Assistant.
ABI represented at fynbos expo
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.
Fire training for ABI project members
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.
CLOSED: Extension Officer sought
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.
Agulhas Complex becomes World Heritage site
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.