Ambitious targets that involve scientific research that contributes towards societal importance are a top priority for the Natural Science Collections […]
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Decadal research plan for South Africa’s plant taxonomy
Taxonomy is important since it helps us categorise organisms in order for us to more easily communicate biological information. A […]
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KZN National Botanical Garden and BotSoc make efforts to conserve Aloe kraussii
A team from the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and the Botanical Society of South Africa (BotSoc): Inland Branch, […]
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FBIP Call for Postdoctoral Fellowships for 2021
Deadline: 29 April 2021 The Foundational Biodiversity Information Programme (FBIP), which is funded by the Department of Science & Innovation […]
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Notice to all SANBI service providers
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) issued purchase orders to service providers to provide goods and services. As a […]
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New project strengthens management of wildlife trade
Photo: John Donaldson New project will strengthen capacity and information systems for effective management of wildlife trade World Wildlife Day […]
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Two botanical gardens’ mission to save critically endangered tree
Kirstenbosch, together with Missouri Botanical Garden, embarks on a mission to save a critically endangered tree In a race against […]
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Kirstenbosch introduces dual pricing for 2021
At the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)’s annual entry ticket pricing review for the National Botanical Gardens, SANBI took […]
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Birdie Project provides wetland and waterbird data for decision making
In South Africa freshwater resources remain uncertain in both quantity and quality, increasing the need to monitor freshwater biodiversity in […]
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Karoo Desert NBG celebrates 100 years
Throughout 2021 the Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden will celebrate their 100 years of existence. Various events are planned including […]
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SAPPI achieves first PEFC certification in South Africa
The Biodiversity and Land Use Project (BLU) being implemented by SANBI supported the development and implementation of the Sustainable African […]
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Farewell 2020!
I am sure we are all ready to bid farewell to 2020, which will notoriously be known as the year […]
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National protocols and guidelines standardise requirements for specialist studies in EIAs
The development and consequent gazetting of the Terrestrial Plant Species and Terrestrial Animal Species protocols as well as a set […]
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Partners for Sustainable Landscapes event
The phrase “More can be achieved when working together” was evident during the two-day dialogue convened by the Biodiversity and […]
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Traditional healers discuss sustainable use of medicinal plants
Sivusa abalaphi bendzabuko kwezocwaningo: traditional healers’ insights towards development of a medicinal plants BMP-S Traditional healers, conservation practitioners, muthi gatherers […]
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