The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), in collaboration with the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), will be launching […]
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Into the clouds: Surveying the Sky Islands of Mozambique (Part 1)
By Krystal Tolley Researchers from the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), travelled to Mozambique to survey three mountains for […]
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How tiny toads seize the day – and the weather conditions – for breeding
By Krystal Tolley Rose’s mountain toadlet is a very small amphibian – adults grow to just 2 centimetres in length. […]
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The Brunsvigias are back at Hantam NBG
We are very pleased and thankful to be able to say that on the morning of the 30th of March […]
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SANBI hosts Global Partnership for Plant Conservation Conference
28 – 30 August 2018 “Supporting the worldwide implementation of the global strategy for plant conservation.” Organised by the Global […]
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SANBI welcomes new design team for 2018 Chelsea Flower Show
Kirstenbosch at the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show 2018 Today was a historic day for the South African National […]
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Deep Seacrets: the outer shelf and slope ecosystems of the Eastern Cape
This project aims to develop multi-disciplinary offshore research capacity and knowledge to support improved management of poorly studied outer shelf, […]
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SANBI holds 15th National Biodiversity Planning Forum
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is going to hold the 15th Biodiversity Planning Forum (BPF) from 19–22 June […]
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Biodiversity Crimes Fun Run
On Friday 9 February 2018, the KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden (KZN NBG) hosted a biodiversity crimes fun run at the […]
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SANBI hosts fourth annual MAREP Forum
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) successfully hosted the fourth annual Management, Research and Planning (MAREP) Forum on the […]
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National Vegetation Map Chapters available for download
The chapters of the book, “The Vegetation of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland” are now available for download from the […]
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The National Status Report on Biological invasions in South Africa – Launch 31 January 2017
The South African National Biodiversity Institute has formally launched the process to develop the first National Status Report on Biological […]
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Review applauds Gouritz Jobs for Carbon project
An independent evaluation of the Jobs for Carbon project has been completed. The report hails the project and provides good […]
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Celebrating world wetlands day
Africa joined the world in commemorating the annual World Wetlands Day under the theme: ‘Wetlands for disaster risk reduction’ on […]
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South Africa signs first conservation easement in Renosterveld
Wednesday, 8 February 2017, saw the signing of the first conservation easement in South Africa, between WWF-South Africa (WWF-SA) and […]
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