Midlands Conservancies Forum

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Ensuring Long Term Environment Sustainability in the Midlands.

South Africa ranks as the 3rd most biologically diverse country in the world. However, 34% of terrestrial ecosystems fall within the vulnerable and critically endangered categories. A decrease in ecosystems' biodiversity is cause for considerable concern because it leads to a reduction in ecosystem services, such as a reduced capacity to generate clean water. The KZN Midlands is an important water catchment area, has forests which are home to the rare Cape Parrot, some of the last moist mist-belt grasslands (which are an important carbon sink) and includes habitats of many endangered species. The very first conservancy established in SA was in Balgowan in 1978 and since then the area has become renowned for commitment to stewardship of natural resources.

Recently, these Conservancies including Karkloof Conservancy got together to form the Midlands Conservancies Forum to share ideas, knowledge and discuss common challenges. Working together will support those who are facing daunting tasks and offer advice to the newer conservancies, too. Learning from one another is a vital component of the new forum, as everyone has different experiences to share.

Read news article 24 July 2015: Take a walk in Nottingham Road.

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Balgowan Conservancy