Strategic Direction 1:
Support civil society involvement in the establishment of protected areas and management plans in biodiversity corridors
Biodiversity and Effective Management Assessment of Voluntary Conservation Sites in the Western Cape ProvinceEvaluate a minimum of 50 voluntary conservation sites (including private nature reserves, natural heritage sites, stewardship voluntary conservation sites, and conservancies declared by legislative frameworks or registered by CapeNature) by assessing their habitat status, management efficiency, and management guidelines and plans.
Nature’s Valley Water Opal Wetland Rehabilitation ProjectRehabilitate a wetland in Nature's Valley, a coastal settlement located in the Garden Route in the eastern portion of the Cape Floristic Region. Remove the dump debris, redirect stormwater canals and replant the area with appropriate wetland species. Establish the wetland as an outdoor classroom that will be an illustrative link between the river and estuarine classrooms.
Big Birds on FarmsMonitor the condition of 12 charismatic avian species in the Cape Floristic Region and inform farmers, in particular, about the situation of these birds. The aim is to increase public attention and encourage land-use practices that will continue to maintain or increase habitat for these birds.
Providing Guidelines for Game Fencing in the Gouritz Initiative Rooiberg-Gamkaberg to Outeniqua Nature Reserves CorridorSurvey the Rooiberg-Gamkaberg to Outeniqua Nature Reserves corridor to determine game habitat suitability and to provide pragmatic recommendations to locate game fencing on a 1:50,000 topographical map and, where possible, alternative sites that may be more acceptable to landowners. Produce a report that includes site descriptions with photographic reference.
| Amount |
$4,000 |
| Grant Term |
02/06
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03/06 |
| Grantee |
Conservation Management Services |
| Project Documents |
- Final report (PDF - 44.3 KB) |
Salt River Macro Invertebrate Sanctuary: Stakeholder Engagement ProcessEngage stakeholders to protect and manage the biodiversity of the Salt River, a unique river system located in the Southern Cape's Garden Route.
| Amount |
$4,776 |
| Grant Term |
07/05
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09/05 |
| Grantee |
Nature’s Valley Trust |
| Project Documents |
- Final report (PDF - 21.9 KB) |
| Related News and Information |
- Newsletter: Nature's News, Aug. 2005 (PDF - 865 KB), Nature's News, Nov. 2005 (PDF - 1090 KB), Nature's News, Aug. 2006 (PDF - 980 KB) |
Die Oog Rehabilitation and Improvement ProjectContribute to the conservation of Die Oog, an important natural ecosystem in the Sand River Catchment Area that has been reserved as a bird sanctuary and public open space by the City of Cape Town. Activities include clearing alien plants and grasses from the fynbos area, planting indigenous plants; and providing an information board to promote public awareness and interest and to increase the involvement of local civil society in the protection of Die Oog as a natural ecosystem.
| Amount |
$3,500 |
| Grant Term |
02/05
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08/06 |
| Grantee |
Friends of Die Oog |
| Project Documents |
- Final report (PDF - 31 KB) |
Co-authorship of a Book titled East of the Cape–Conserving EdenCo-author a book to increase awareness and appreciation of the value and uniqueness of the biodiversity of an area covering the eastern part of the Cape Floristic Region, part of the Little Karoo subregion of the Succulent Karoo, and most of the Subtropical Thicket Ecosystem Planning Project domain in the southwest of the Maputoland Pondoland Albany region. The book will expose readers to land uses that promote sustainability, discuss the bioregional approach to conservation planning, and provide reader-friendly information on the natural history of select species and ecosystems.
| Amount |
$3,300 |
| Grant Term |
01/05
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12/05 |
| Grantee |
Shirley Pierce Cowling |
| Project Documents |
- Final report (PDF - 782 KB) |
Van der Kempskloof/Parsonsvlei Management PlanDevelop a management plan for the sustainable use of the Van der Kempskloof/ Parsonsvlei area of the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa that will inform the development of a community conservation project at Bethelsdorp in the Nelson Mandela Metropole. Funding for the development phase of the community conservation project, which will include a plan and implementation strategy, has already been secured from The Table Mountain Fund.
Effective Conservation Of Amphibians And Reptiles in the Greater Cederberg Biodiversity CorridorCollate, analyze, interpret and disseminate data on the amphibians and reptiles of the proposed Cederberg Mega-reserve and western corridor to provide strategic input into design and management plans for the reserve, as well as build capacity within civil society in the region to enhance visitor experience.
Blaauwberg Conservation AreaPromote civil society involvement in the management, development, and conservation of the Blaauwberg Conservation Area, a key area of biodiversity importance in the vicinity of Cape Town.
Botanical Assessment and Hotspot Identification for the Slanghoek Valley, Western Cape Province, South AfricaConduct a botanical survey and GIS-based mapping, and produce a regional conservation plan of private landholdings in the Slanghoek Valley in the Upper Breede Valley in Western Cape, South Africa. Information will be collected on a farm-by-farm basis to determine which areas are suitable for wine expansion and which are identified as irreplaceable and should be formally conserved.
| Amount |
$7,844 |
| Grant Term |
10/03
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02/05 |
| Grantee |
Rawsonville Wine & Tourism |
| Project Documents |
- Final report (PDF - 118 KB) |
The Cederberg Mega-Reserve Project Management Unit: Setting the Stage for Conservation in the Cederberg Mega-Reserve, South AfricaEstablish the Cederberg Mega-Reserve Project Management Unit to further collaboration and partnerships with stakeholders, increase awareness of the proposed Cederberg Mega-reserve, coordinate strategic input into the development of the mega-reserve and ensure effective implementation of the Cederberg Mega-Reserve plans by Western Cape Nature Conservation Board and the Cederberg Mega-Reserve Steering Committee. Develop a strategic management and business plan for the Cederberg Mega-Reserve biodiversity corridor.
The St. Francis Conservancy ProjectEstablish and develop a pilot private conservancy in the St. Francis area of the south-eastern lowlands of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Market Research Support to the Africa Environmental News ServiceSupport the Africa Environmental News Service by advising on planning of market research and development of marketing research tools, conducting the market research exercise and assisting with the development of a business plan.
Taking C.A.P.E. to a Finer Scale: Catalyzing Conservation Action in the Cederberg Conservation Corridor and the “Cederberg Mega-Reserve Area” in the Cape Floristic RegionConduct a stakeholder consultation workshop to develop a 3-year action plan for biodiversity conservation in the Cederberg mega-reserve, South Africa.
Development of a Strategic Management and Business Plan to Ratify the Objectives of the Gouritz Megapark Conservation CorridorDeliver an agreed upon strategic management and business plan for the Gouritz Megapark conservation corridor that will enable all the major stakeholders active within the region and all the potential partners of the project, local and national political entities, government institutions, parastatal bodies, funding institutions and civil society to support this project throughout its development and implementation phases.
Conservation Biology of the Black Harrier in South AfricaInvestigate the breeding biology and resource requirements of the black harrier, with a view to improving management strategies to meet its conservation needs. Changes in the distribution of breeding pairs of harriers could be an indicator of habitat degradation. The project will involve landowners and include post-graduate students.
Promoting Public Participation in Caring for Tokai's Core Cape Flats Flora Conservation SiteDevelop a management plan for a site that was formerly a pine plantation managed by the Department of Forestry. The site was destroyed by fire in 1998 but endemic plants persist and there is potential for restoration. Develop partnerships with the neighboring urban community, especially youth; rehabilitate the area to a natural ecosystem; and conduct public awareness activities.
Baviaanskloof Mega-Reserve Project: Mega-Reserve Vision and 5-Year Development and Management PlanDevelop and gain stakeholder acceptance for the Baviaanskloof Mega-Reserve Vision and a 5-Year Development Plan through the establishment and operations of the Project Management Unit (PMU). The Wilderness Foundation and the PMU will bring much needed capacity to the process in developing the vision and development plan. After this initial period, the PMU will commence implementation of the development plan as part of the Baviaanskloof Mega-Reserve Project.
Mainstreaming Biodiversity on the Cape Flats: Project Design PhaseUndertake the initial design phase for the Mainstreaming Biodiversity on the Cape Flats project, which will focus on conservation of the unique biodiversity of the Cape Flats in a people-centered way that benefits the surrounding communities through best practice in sustainable management and coordinated stakeholder involvement.
Facilitating Implementation in the Priority Mega-Reserves and Lowland Corridors in the CFRCoordinate and facilitate the development of implementation strategies for the mega-reserves, develop a strategy for engaging the private sector in developing best practices to support the lowland corridor and investigate a mechanism to secure priority lands in the Cape Floristic Region.