
Pellets power Agulhas Plains wetlands restoration
A new pelleting plant aims to help drive sustainable conservation in the Agulhas Plains district.
A new pelleting plant aims to help drive sustainable conservation in the Agulhas Plains district.
A rare little fish once swam confidently through the peat-stained waters of the Nuwejaars River and its tributaries – its red fins a sign of a healthy ecosystem.
South Africa’s wetlands are vanishing. Once widespread and thriving, it’s now estimated that only around 3% of the country’s original wetlands remain.
Each time a bird is carefully held in a ringer’s hand and fitted with a small, uniquely numbered metal band, a quiet story begins – one of understanding survival and adaptation. But what exactly do we learn from bird ringing and why does it matter?
The Nuwejaars River Nature Reserve is on the brink of something extraordinary. But we need your help! Only projects with the most votes receive funding, and so your vote could be the key to securing this restoration support.
The Nuwejaars Wetlands Special Management Area consists of vast stretches of wetlands, rivers and natural areas. In between, transformed lands are farmed – with our region serving as the breadbasket of the Western Cape.