Yesterday the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) joined the world in celebrating World Wildlife Day 2020, as the organisation […]
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Aside from mentioning the fact that South Africa has an exceptional wealth of plant and animal diversity, President Cyril Ramaphos’s […]
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The Foundational Biodiversity Information Programme (FBIP) will be hosting a workshop to support academics in improving the quality of their […]
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Opening remarks by the Acting Chief Executive Officer Carmel Mbizvo during the National Land Reform and Biodiversity Stewardship Learning Exchange […]
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On Friday 14 February, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden welcomes all love birds and nature lovers to enjoy Valentine’s Day in […]
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BirdLife South Africa, Rand Water (Water Wise), Toyota, the Rare Finch Conservation Group, the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural […]
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Due to an unavoidable change in the artists’ schedule, Kwesta will now be accompanied by Lady Zamar on 2 February. […]
Continue readingMore TagMonths of tramping through Namaqualand leads to a new discovery and succulent book
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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Over the last two decades, the Leslie Hill Succulent Karoo Trust (LHSKT) has made a significant impact on conservation in […]
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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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The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) is a South African environmental organization which promotes participation in caring […]
Continue readingMore TagThe first vegetation map for Akkerendam Nature Reserve
The Akkerendam Nature Reserve (AKNR) is 2 750 hectares in size and forms part of the water catchment area for the […]
Continue readingMore TagAcoustic detection sheds light on bat diversity in northern SA
The presence of several important bat species has been confirmed in the Mapungubwe National Park in the north of South […]
Continue readingMore TagMEDECOS 2020 Partnerships for Global Change
The International Mediterranean Ecosystems Conference, or MEDECOS, is organised by the International Society of Mediterranean Ecology (ISOMED) which promotes research […]
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The Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve’s (GCBR’s) flagship project, Jobs for Carbon (J4C), is currently in its fifth year of implementation, […]
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