Yesterday the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) joined the world in celebrating World Wildlife Day 2020, as the organisation […]
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SONA 2020: We need to highlight the links to biodiversity
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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FBIP WORKSHOP: Improve your funding chances for 2020
The Foundational Biodiversity Information Programme (FBIP) will be hosting a workshop to support academics in improving the quality of their […]
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Acting CEO Carmel Mbizvo: Land Reform and Biodiversity Stewardship 2020
Opening remarks by the Acting Chief Executive Officer Carmel Mbizvo during the National Land Reform and Biodiversity Stewardship Learning Exchange […]
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Valentine’s Day in the most beautiful garden
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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Sixth annual Flufftail Festival takes flight
BirdLife South Africa, Rand Water (Water Wise), Toyota, the Rare Finch Conservation Group, the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural […]
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Catch Kwesta and Lady Zamar at Kirstenbosch on 2 February
Due to an unavoidable change in the artists’ schedule, Kwesta will now be accompanied by Lady Zamar on 2 February. […]
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Months 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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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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The 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 […]
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Acoustic 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 […]
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MEDECOS 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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Jobs for Carbon Project
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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