Resting against the foot of Table Mountain @KirstenboschNBG is ready to welcome back families to enjoy 36 hectares nature from Monday, August 3. Open for outdoor exercise only, no picnics, strict health protocols apply.
#Kirstenbosch#Reopens#SALockdown
The first Field Guide to #Renosterveld of the #Overberg! A career highlight for our Director, Dr Odette Curtis-Scott, that took 5 years to compile with some of the Cape Floristic Region's leading experts. Pre-order yours at a 30% discount before 7 Aug: https://t.co/zJamh9zYsi
It's been suggested that #Overberg#Renosterveld was historically more grassy, with an increase in shrub cover & cover of renosterbos (Elytropappus rhinocerotis) thought to be as a result of overgrazing. But do the historians & researchers agree? https://t.co/CYmpDGboEx
It has been a sad week for the fynbos community as we have mourned the passing of one of our friends and colleagues, Anthony Hitchcock. Anthony was a huge champion for fynbos conservation, and was truly one of the “fynbos fynmense”.
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TMF is currently calling for concept proposals which align to our Pride Programme, to find out more about the application process visit: https://t.co/rIlJXUUDus
#FynbosPride#FynbosForever
Did you know?
There are about 950 000 identified insect species in the world, not to mention species not yet identified. That’s more than amphibian, bird, fish, mammal and reptile species combined.
📷 @steviemannphotography
#conservation#insects#fynbos#entomology@TMFund
ABI's #MemberFeature: @TMFund! The TMF has played a vital role in protecting #Fynbos across the #Overberg. In fact, if you work in the #CapeFloralKingdom, chances are you’ve at some point received support from this organisation. https://t.co/Uvz0ZR0TZZ
Ninety scientific institutions, led by the South African National Biodiversity Institute have released a shock report that unveils waves of unprecedented climate impacts tearing across South Africa’s globally important wild assets. Via @dailymaverick https://t.co/4ObP7Ch1is
Today we say farewell to our 2019 #SmallGrantFacility Projects. It has been a wonderful year partnering with these organizations and witnessing them bring about change for their communities and environment. A huge thank you to our funder @TMFund for making this possible.
@SANParks reserves like Table Mountain National Park help safeguard the Critically Endangered Rose's mountain toadlet, while ongoing research at @TheEWT , and by organizations like @TMFund and @SANBI_ZA is guiding the way towards an increase in population numbers.
Congratulations to the young conservationists and good luck with your careers in the green economy. Thank you @TMFund, @CityofCT, and @Cathsseta1.
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Innovative work is taking place across the Western Cape to increase the Protected Area network, and in turn help reach global Protected Area targets. Much of this work is being driven through pioneering conservation models funded by the Table Mountain Fund.https://t.co/h52zp2Jecq
@MySchoolSA (MyPlanet) is making signing up that much easier... all you need to do is SMS the word “JOIN” and "The Table Mountain Fund" to 31231 and they will call you back to complete the sign up.(SMS is free) #fynbosforever
Nico Neethling’s father would have been proud. That’s why HE signed his #conservation#easement here, overlooking the grave of his father. Nico will now protect 142 hectares of Critically #Endangered Central Rûens Shale #Renosterveld forever! https://t.co/CDpNV77c5l
Garth Mortimer @CapeNature1 details how CapeNature and @TMFund have partnered on protected area expansion through Stewardship in the last 21 years.
#fynbos2019
Happy birthday @TMFund! Wonderful celebratory birthday session @fynbosforum showcasing supported projects past and present. I dont have a birthday gift, but here is a haiku for you:
TMF project
Coming along for the ride
A rich history