With a flora dominated by succulents and geophytes, Namaqualand is one of the planet’s richest botanical treasures. In this semi-arid […]
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Research priorities for the Succulent Karoo
Over the last two decades, the Leslie Hill Succulent Karoo Trust (LHSKT) has made a significant impact on conservation in […]
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Shepherding Back Biodiversity Project
Approximately 70% of South Africa’s land surface comprises of agricultural landscapes. Traditional livestock and game farming in South Africa have […]
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Using technology and quizzes to teach learners about animal and plant adaptation
The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) is a South African environmental organization which promotes participation in caring […]
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An update from the SKEP Steering Committee
There may be two years remaining until 2021 when the Succulent Karoo Ecosystem Programme (SKEP) reaches the end of its […]
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Drought threatens thousands of flamingo chicks in South Africa
Rescuers have moved hundreds of dehydrated Lesser Flamingo chicks from their breeding ground at a drought-stricken Kamfers Dam to a […]
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First vegetation map for Akkerendam Nature Reserve and proposed expansion area
The Akkerendam Nature Reserve (AKNR) is 2 750 ha in size and forms part of the water catchment area for the Karoo […]
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President Ramaphosa opens Vedanta’s Gamsberg mine
On the 4th of March 2019, President Cyril Ramaphosa officially opened Vedanta Zinc International’s (VZI) Gamsberg mine outside Aggeneys, a […]
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Sustainable Stewardship with Small-Scale Farmers in the Suid Bokkeveld
Indigo Development & Change is currently implementing a WWF Nedbank Green Trust–funded project entitled ‘Sustainable Stewardship with Small-Scale Farmers in […]
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Armadillo Girdled Lizards threatened as they become pets in Japan
The Armadillo Girdled Lizard is endemic to the mountains and rocky hills of the Succulent Karoo veld of the western […]
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Why we must protect South Africa’s water source areas now
South Africa faces a deep water crisis. Although the current drought has impacted the entire country, the situation in the […]
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The Upper Breede: a ‘microcosm’ of what can be achieved
It’s not only the environment that benefits when farmers take ownership of their natural resources. Agricultural landscapes also improve which, […]
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The IUCN Red List explained
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List is a comprehensive inventory which sets criteria to evaluate the […]
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The ‘aunty’ who became a leader in clearing invasive plant species
Landowners farming along the banks of the Breede River know all about the threats created by invasive alien plants. For […]
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SANBI hosts annual MaReP Forum
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) successfully hosted the fourth annual Management, Research and Planning (MaReP) Forum on 23 […]
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