NATURE CONSERVATION
   
   
FOUNDED IN 1979. NON PROFIT ORGANISATION REG. NO. 003/407/NPO. REGISTERED WITH HERITAGE WESTERN CAPE AS A CONSERVATION BODY IN TERMS OF THE NATIONAL HERITAGE RESOURCES ACT, 1999. REGISTRATION NUMBER HWC/RCB/01/10
   
   

OUR OBJECTIVES ARE :

  • To safeguard the historical origins, heritage and ecology of Greyton and its surroundings through enlightenment, conservation management and use.s
  • To protect and create interest in our flora and fauna, architecture, irrigation and natural waterways, crafts and cultural activities.
  • To eradicate alien invasive vegetation.
  • To educate the public, especially children, on the natural and manmade environment.
  • To co-operate with local and conservation authorities on all matters within our  interest.
   
   

WE ACHIEVE THIS BY :

  • Raising funds through memberships, running the weekly market and coffee table,selling of brochures and post cards etc and donations.
  • Formal monthly hacks and informal ongoing hacking by members to contain  invasive species and reduce fire risk in the Nature Reserve and surroundings.
  • Funding and supervising a team of largely unskilled labourers  for path maintenance and clearing of invasive vegetation in the Nature Reserve.
  • Identify and raise funding for preservation of historical buildings and structures
  • Assist in evaluation of projects proposed by Local Government and private developers and lodging appeals where necessary
  • Donating to the Greyton Education Fund,providing books to the local libraries and assist in outreach and conservation programs
  • Members serving on the Greyton Nature Reserve Advisory Board with Theewaterskloof Municipality and Cape Nature
  • Members were instrumental in developing and updating a management plan for the Nature Reserve.
   
   
We believe in proactive and consultative work "to enable and encourage communities to nurture and conserve their legacy so that it may be bequeathed to future generations" (as envisaged in the preamble of the National Heritage Resources Act, 1999.)

 

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