by webgap | Jul 19, 2021 | Collaboration, Conservation
For over 100 years, the Nieuwepost Farm has been a multi-generational family farm, in the West Coast District Municipality, not too far from Darling. Vlakenberg Farming, a mixed agricultural business, farms various types of livestock and winter small grains, which...
by webgap | Jul 19, 2021 | Conservation
When Willem Louw retired in May 2021, he had spent 19 years with South African National Parks (SANParks). His latest position was as Senior Manager: Park Planning & Development at SANParks Technical Office in Kuilsriver in Cape Town. Looking back, Willem...
by webgap | Jul 19, 2021 | Collaboration, Conservation
The declaration of protected environments is not a new concept in South Africa. The process of declaration is clear and is supported by legislation and guidelines. The legislation that governs protected environments is the National Environmental Management Act:...
by webgap | Apr 22, 2021 | Conservation
South Africa has nine regional ecosystems with a distinct grouping of vegetation and animals that have adapted to a specific climate. These are divided into biomes, namely Grassland, Savanna, Succulent Karoo, Nama-Karoo, Forest, Fynbos, Albany Thicket, Desert and...
