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BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Projects
FERNCLIFFE FOREST RESTORATION
Partner:
Ferncliffe Nature Reserve
Location:
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
The Problem:
The Forest is in need of more indigenous trees and there are a surplus of invasive vegetation that needs to be removed.
The Aim:
Our aim is to return this Eastern Mistbelt Forest back to its former glory.
Funding Proposal:
Request our funding proposal.
A Rocha South Africa has been involved in the restoration of a portion of the Ferncliffe Nature Reserve (Pietermaritzburg, KZN) since 2007. The long term restoration project seeks to return this Eastern Mistbelt Forest back to its former glory through indigenous tree planting and invasive vegetation removal. Volunteer events during 2021 included a midwinter invasive vegetation hack, Arbor Day events, a citizen science biodiversity survey (Bioblitz) and guided walks through the forest.
During 2021 A Rocha SA joined involved roleplayers to assess the reserve for the purpose of increasing its formally recognised protected status. A process was also begun to enter into a Voluntary Association with role players for the management of Ferncliffe Nature Reserve.
DONATE directly with the reference ‘Ferncliffe’
BANKING DETAILS
Bank account name:
A Rocha South Africa NPO
Bank: First National Bank
Account number: 62918100380
FNB Branch: Midlands Mall
Universal branch code: 250655
International Swift code: FIRNZAJJ
The Plan
1. Restore the
Ferncliffe Nature
Reserve
2. Invasive vegetation removal & indigenous
tree planting
3. Volunteer events,
citizen science &
ARZA lobbying
