Conservation News from the Overberg
CONSERVATION NEWS
Meet our new SMA Project Manager, Ross Kettles
The Nuwejaars Wetlands SMA has a new project manager to help design and implement a range of exciting ventures. Conservationist and a former game reserve warden, Ross Kettles has been appointed to the
Nature’s solutions to the Overberg air pollution
Yes, even the Overberg countryside has to deal with air pollution threats. Our district may offer wide, open spaces and colourful landscapes. Still, many industries operating here make our air a little less clean.
The 2.30am sighting that had visitors flocking to the SMA
Farmer Liohan Giliomee (a member of the Nuwejaars SMA) saw them for the first time at 2.30 in the morning. He was preparing his land to plant grain on it.
5 threatened birds you’re likely to see in the Nuwejaars
Birders: What birds are you likely to see on a trip through the Nuwejaars Wetlands Special Management Area? (In other words: What are some of the
#WorldWaterDay: A quick guide to our water threats (and solutions)
What are some of the biggest threats to our water? In the Agulhas Plain, invasive alien plants are right up there among the top threats. In fact, the Heuningnes
Water, wetlands… and wine: Our 5 cool-climate wineries
The Nuwejaars Wetlands Special Management Area is not only home to critically endangered wildlife. You’ll also find wineries enjoying the special terroir of the Nuwejaars
4 reasons why hippos and our wetlands just WORK together
Imagine a time when hippos roamed the Overberg. Well, that’s exactly how the Overberg used to look, a few short centuries ago. But hunters changed that picture: shooting most of the
Tracking down the source of the Nuwejaars River
How do you find the exact sources of the Nuwejaars River – the namesake of our conservation area? It’s not all that easy – as we found out. Researchers have highlighted one of …
Birders: The SMA’s birds you REALLY should look out for (seen on Big Birding Day)
One hundred and fourteen bird species. That’s not bad for a day spent criss-crossing the Nuwejaars Special Management Area …
The 2 bird species we’re still tracking
Two bird species are yet to be seen in Overberg 150km Challenge this year. And now we need your help to find them in the Overberg – before the year-end.
Our 2017/18 annual report is available now
For the SMA, it’s been vital to better understand our secretive and complex natural systems. And to then see how our conservation efforts are helping to improve …
15 years later: How we remain on-point
And so we’re taking a moment to take stock of the achievements of the past 15 years. And to ensure our mandate still continues to meet national and international …
5 steps to protect bird habitats: A partnership with WWF
The Nuwejaars Wetlands provide a home to many threatened birds. So it’s vital our wetlands can support these …
Vacancy: Part-time Financial / Admin Manager
We are looking for a suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic person to fill our part-time Financial / Admin Manager position.
Vacancy: Project Development and Implementation Manager
The NRNR is now advertising for a Project Development and Implementation Manager to develop sustainable, environmentally related, income generating projects to help fund
The good and the bad of the drought
The Nuwejaars’ thirsty wetlands are enjoying some relief. After months are drought, the recent rains have helped to replenish many of the dry lakes and river.
Help us collect birding info through the Target Species Project
The Nuwejaars Wetlands Special Management Area (NWSMA), partnering with the Overberg Renosterveld Conservation Trust (ORCT, BirdLife South Africa (BLSA), Birdlasser and the Overberg …
A chance to see our wildlife
For the first time, the Nuwejaars Wetlands Special Management Area is showing off our rich wildlife to visitors. From Saturday 29 July, the team will offer guided tours in the SMA – including a special visit to the buffalo boma, and to the vlei.
Why do zebra have stripes?
A new study is answering this question: how and why do zebra have stripes? And the Nuwejaars Wetlands Special Management Area is helping to answer this. Brenda Larison is an Adjunct Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles …
A special visit and sighting
Our Nuwejaars hippos really know how to impress. And they did just that when the Suidpunt Conservation Society (Suidpunt Bewarings Vereniging) visited the Nuwejaars Wetlands Special Management Area.
