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New project strengthens management of wildlife trade

Mar 3, 2021Mar 3, 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

Feb 22, 2021Feb 22, 2021

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

Kirstenbosch introduces dual pricing for 2021

Feb 19, 2021Feb 19, 2021

At the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)’s annual entry ticket pricing review for the National Botanical Gardens, SANBI took […]

Birdie Project provides wetland and waterbird data for decision making

Feb 12, 2021Feb 12, 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

Jan 21, 2021Jan 26, 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

Dec 15, 2020Dec 17, 2020

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

Farewell 2020!

Dec 15, 2020Dec 17, 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

Dec 15, 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

Dec 11, 2020Dec 17, 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

Dec 11, 2020Dec 18, 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

Dec 11, 2020Dec 11, 2020

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

Good golly, be jolly at Kirstenbosch this Holiday

Dec 4, 2020Dec 7, 2020

The holiday season is upon us and for residents of Cape Town and surrounds, a visit – or two – […]

BLU project boosts biodiversity benefits

Dec 4, 2020Dec 4, 2020

Pic: Garth Mortimer SANBI BLU project boosts biodiversity benefits across government spheres Held under the theme ‘Partnerships for Sustainable Landscapes […]