The Western Cape Umbrella Association For Conservation of Private Land
The Western Cape Umbrella Association For Conservation of Private Land
Event Date: 21st October 2015 (All day)
The Annual Cape Nature Stewardship Awards Evening for the Karoo Region was held on 21 October 2015 at Surval Boutique Olive Estate in Outshoorn. Recognition was given to landowners and conservancies for achievement in conservation. This region offers exceptional and very unique challenges for landowners and this evening was held to show appreciation to those who excel in their conservation effort.
The most important message that came from the day is that conservation on this scale is a collective effort that isn’t possible without 100% buy in from landowners, collaboration with other conservation organizations, municipalities such as the OBM, and dedicated contracting teams that prosper from doing the work on the ground.
”Collaboration – the ultimate intertwining of skills, passions, and knowledge- is what concocts the most shatterproof forms of changemaking” – Ian Somerhalder
The Western Cape region faced quite a year in 2023, with extreme weather events leaving a lasting impact. Among the areas hit was the Botriver region in the Overberg. The river’s relentless force eroded its banks, wreaking havoc on infrastructure, croplands, riverbanks and triggering landslides along the hillsides. These natural events pose significant challenges for local communities, leaving landowners grappling with the aftermath and seeking assistance.
