WildlandsSA

WILDLANDS strives to restore degraded ecosystems, improve community livelihoods through innovative sustainable solutions and drive the Green Economy

[SA Biodiversity @SANBI_ZA]

The Barberspan Dam in the North West Province is an important bird area and a Ramsar wetland site. It's an important breeding and feeding habitat for waterfowl, amphibians and invertebrates. The pan is the focal point of a provincial nature reserve and is fed by the Harts River
📸: @BirdLife_SA

[WildoceansSA @WILDOCEANSSA]

Last week, Dr. Thobeka Gumede, WILDTRUST’s Coastal Biodiversity Research Scientist, and her team hosted a series of workshops focused on the vital role of coastal dunes and the importance of preserving them, within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site

[WildoceansSA @WILDOCEANSSA]

At the beginning of this month, more of the 2024 cohort of Ocean Stewards embarked on their first cruise aboard the research vessel Angra Pequena, in search of whales, seabirds and other marine species.

[WildoceansSA @WILDOCEANSSA]

The uThukela Marine Protected Area (MPA) Ecosystem-based Adaptation project, funded by the Blue Action Fund, held its first Women Leadership Training today.

[WildoceansSA @WILDOCEANSSA]

The uThukela Marine Protected Area (MPA) Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) project, funded by the Blue Action Fund, just hosted a knowledge-sharing workshop at Nqutshini under the Macambini Traditional Authority in northern KwaZulu-Natal today.

[WildoceansSA @WILDOCEANSSA]

Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Knowledge-Building Workshop

Recently, a Climate Mitigation & Adaptation Workshop at Mtunzini Country Club focused on integrating Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) & Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) into the management plan for uThukela MPA

[WildlandsSA @WILDLANDSSA]

With the main message of the night—COLLABORATIVE ACTION—ringing loud and clear, the Mabibi, eNkovukeni, KwaDapha, and KwaSokhulu Hub staff are more motivated than ever to achieve our project goals in the coming year, making an impact in each of the communities we proudly serve.

[WildlandsSA @WILDLANDSSA]

ISIMANGALISO PROJECT PRIZE GIVING

Wrapping up a year of progress, the Community Resource Hubs team from the WILDTRUST iSimangaliso MPA EbA project, funded by the Blue Action Fund, gathered at Hluhluwe River Lodge for an unforgettable team-building and prize-giving celebration!

[WildlandsSA @WILDLANDSSA]

The project team and Hub staff enjoyed two energizing days of team-building activities, followed by a joyful prize-giving ceremony that recognized the dedication, hard work, and passion of the Hub staff members.

[WildlandsSA @WILDLANDSSA]

DEADLINE: 12 NOVEMBER 2024
Don't miss this opportunity to make your voice heard.

[WildlandsSA @WILDLANDSSA]

HELP AND JOIN THE FIGHT TO PROTECT LIMPOPO'S WILD HEART

South Africa plans to create a ‘Sacrifice Zone’ for coal and steel in Vhembe. Register as a stakeholder to help stop the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone from moving forward! https://t.co/qGUD8A2mvO

[WildlandsSA @WILDLANDSSA]

Complete the form, click submit and your registration will be sent directly to the appointed Environmental Impact Assessment practitioner at Gudani Consulting.

[WildlandsSA @WILDLANDSSA]

I’m glad that something has come from all the hard work and that my work can contribute to future research on our precious humpbacks. Also feeling extremely thankful to all who have put in effort and dedication to help me along the

[WildlandsSA @WILDLANDSSA]

SOME SPLASHING NEWS!

Huge congratulations to our 2015 Ocean Steward Alumna, Marine and Conservation Biologist Bianca Tree, who, along with an incredible team of scientists, have published groundbreaking research on the majestic humpback whales!

https://t.co/woTkc3i1GL…

[WildlandsSA @WILDLANDSSA]

Reflecting on the journey, Bianca shared, “I am extremely relieved and proud that it was finally published. It’s been a wild and long journey—from the first time I started working on my thesis to the last edits for the article. way.”

[WildlandsSA @WILDLANDSSA]

The cleanup was a huge success. Together, we collected over 100 bags, making our beaches a more inviting place for everyone. Let’s keep it up!

📸: Mnqobi Zuma

[WildlandsSA @WILDLANDSSA]

BEACH CLEANUP FUN!

Today, the EThekwini Municipality teamed up with WILDTRUST’s Blue Port team for an exciting cleanup of the beautiful Durban beachfront dunes. We focused on three spots: Addington Beach, Blue Waters Hotel front, and the Durban Fun World area.

[WildlandsSA @WILDLANDSSA]

“No one wants to relax on a dirty beach!” said Wendy Dunn, WILDTRUST Project Coordinator. She encouraged everyone to embrace a sense of pride and care for our coastline during this season of fun!