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New project strengthens management of wildlife trade

03/03/202103/03/2021

Photo: John Donaldson New project will strengthen capacity and information systems for effective management of wildlife trade World Wildlife Day […]

Two botanical gardens’ mission to save critically endangered tree

22/02/202122/02/2021

Kirstenbosch, together with Missouri Botanical Garden, embarks on a mission to save a critically endangered tree In a race against […]

Birdie Project provides wetland and waterbird data for decision making

12/02/202112/02/2021

In South Africa freshwater resources remain uncertain in both quantity and quality, increasing the need to monitor freshwater biodiversity in […]

Karoo Desert NBG celebrates 100 years

21/01/202126/01/2021

Throughout 2021 the Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden will celebrate their 100 years of existence. Various events are planned including […]

SAPPI achieves first PEFC certification in South Africa

15/12/202017/12/2020

The Biodiversity and Land Use Project (BLU) being implemented by SANBI supported the development and implementation of the Sustainable African […]

Farewell 2020!

15/12/202017/12/2020

I am sure we are all ready to bid farewell to 2020, which will notoriously be known as the year […]

National protocols and guidelines standardise requirements for specialist studies in EIAs

15/12/2020

The development and consequent gazetting of the Terrestrial Plant Species and Terrestrial Animal Species protocols as well as a set […]

Partners for Sustainable Landscapes event

11/12/202017/12/2020

The phrase “More can be achieved when working together” was evident during the two-day dialogue convened by the Biodiversity and […]

Traditional healers discuss sustainable use of medicinal plants

11/12/202018/12/2020

Sivusa abalaphi bendzabuko kwezocwaningo: traditional healers’ insights towards development of a medicinal plants BMP-S Traditional healers, conservation practitioners, muthi gatherers […]

Botanical expertise contribute to improved Environmental Law Enforcement capacity

11/12/202011/12/2020

The Directorate: Environmental Law Enforcement (“D: ELE”) in the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, reports an […]