Conservation At Work

The Western Cape Umbrella Association For Conservation of Private Land

February 12, 2025

The Grootvadersbosch Landowner Day, Heidelberg/Swellendam – 6 February 2025

The Conservation at Work Landowner Day was hosted in collaboration with Grootvadersbosch Conservancy, a member of C@W. Grootvadersbosch Conservancy is highly regarded in the conservation landscape and was the first conservancy to be registered in the Western Cape.
The day consisted of informative presentations and group discussions on the conservation and landscape restoration being conducted in the conservancy. Activities of the day included an excursion into a river system that has been restored by implementing an alien clearing management programme that includes restoration with the goal to improve river health. Those that attended enjoyed a walk through the ancient Grootvadersbosch forest experiencing the unique biodiversity of this biome. You can visit their website www.gvbconservancy.co.za  for more information.
These landowner days are a key component in knowledge sharing, inspiring conservation action and acknowledging champions in the landscape. Conservation at Work would like to kindly thank Table Mountain Fund and Grootvadersbosch Conservancy for making this day possible. Follow our Instagram and Facebook page for information on the next Landowner Day

Mike Fabricius (chairman) introducing Conservation at Work to the group

The group visiting the cleared and restored waterway

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