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The Role of Tourism in Ecosystem Restoration around Cape Town
Written by intern, Peter van Munnen Cape Town, South Africa, is a place of unparalleled beauty. Its striking landscapes, from the iconic Table Mountain to pristine beaches and unique ecosystems, make it a must-visit destination for travellers seeking both adventure and relaxation. As we celebrate World Tourism Day, it's the perfect time to explore how tourism is playing [...]
City, PECID, and Nature Connect Unite for Successful Zoarvlei Clean-Up on World Cleanup Day 2023
On September 16, 2023, World Cleanup Day provided an opportunity for three environmental collaborators to join forces in a unified effort. The City, Paarden Eiland City Improvement District (PECID), and Nature Connect partnered to demonstrate their commitment to environmental improvement by organising a community clean-up event at the Zoarvlei Section of the Table Bay Nature Reserve (TBNR). TBNR [...]
Frog Flair at Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area
Written by Fayruz Prins Frogs have been roaming the earth for more than 200 million years, comprising over a whopping 6 000 species. South Africa is home to 169 of them adapted to survive in a wide variety of habitats occupying almost every environmental niche. A larger number of species are found in areas with warm and wet [...]
Caught on camera: Nature Connect partners with HENSOLDT
By: Braden Ingram and Kim Gordon The Western Leopard Toad (Sclerophrys pantherina) is a beautiful and unique amphibian that lives only in the coastal lowlands of the Western Cape, South Africa. It is an endangered species but also one of the most threatened amphibian species in the region, facing habitat loss and degradation, pollution, predation, and road mortality. [...]
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