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 15, 2021 | Collaboration, Conservation
The Species of Special Concern (SSC) programme is one of the programmes under the Mountain Zebra Camdeboo Protected Environment (MZCPE) management plan. Species of special concern are species that have been classified as endangered, vulnerable or near threatened...
by webgap | Apr 15, 2021 | Collaboration, Conservation
Many of the big bird species are listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species under the status of vulnerable, near threatened or endangered. These include, but are not limited to Blue Cranes, Secretary Birds, Vultures and a few of the Bustard species. One of the...
by webgap | Apr 15, 2021 | Collaboration, Conservation
Invasive alien plants have negative impacts to biodiversity and are damaging to business practices on farms and private game reserves. In the Mountain Zebra Camdeboo Protected Environment (MZCPE), some of the most problematic invasive alien plants are cacti. Cacti are...
by webgap | Apr 15, 2021 | Collaboration, Conservation
Efforts are underway to protect the endangered Cape Vulture from extinction. Karoo landowners have partnered with the Rupert Nature Foundation, South African National Parks (SANParks), the Mountain Zebra Camdeboo Protected Environment (MZCPE), Endangered Wildlife...
