There are very few other areas in South Africa that compare to the Waterberg’s unique attributes and conservation potential. Most areas have the constraints of pollution, forestry, over population and size. Alien vegetation that has ravaged the Waterberg’s eco-system over the last century and posed serious environmental threats to the Biosphere is currently being eliminated. In addition to current conservation efforts in the region, a series of technical action plans and environmental education programmes are also being implemented at institutions such as Waterberg Academy to which Zorgvliet Portfolio has contributed various amenities. Research and monitoring activities are consistently conducted in the Waterberg region and include Bi-annual game census; Butterfly surveys; Bird and fish studies; Roan antelope, leopard and black rhinoceros; Stingless bees; insect studies; Tree and plant identification; Rock art; Cultural, historical and archaeological studies; Socio-economic studies; Meteorology; and sustainable utilization of natural resources, among others.
Ka’Ingo’s own conservation efforts are focused on establishing sustainably sound ecological ethics that will ultimately make conservation its core business. To achieve this, wildlife conservation and other tourism-related activities are carried out with the utmost care to ensure the least possible impact on our environment. Each of us is, after all, a custodian of the South African bushveld and, therefore, responsible for the preservation and conservation of our country’s natural heritage.
For more information on the Waterberg Biosphere, e-mail waterberg@biosphere.org.za.
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