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Development of the Sutherland Succulent Karoo Route: Catalyzing Conservation through Ecotourism and Environmental Awareness
Grantee Name: 
Garden Route Enviro Services
HOTSPOT
Succulent Karoo
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$9,850
DATES
Oct 2003
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Jun 2004
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Succulent Karoo
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$9,850
DATES
Oct 2003
-
Jun 2004

Establish an ecotourism route in the Hantam/Roggeveld geographic priority area of the Succulent Karoo, specifically in the area in and around Sutherland. The project will involve extensive community participation in the initiative, and will design the route, identify sites of special interest, prepare a business plan, prepare awareness materials and raise awareness of the biodiversity and ecotourism potential of this unique area.

Strategic Direction: 2 Engage key industrial sectors in meeting conservation objectives identified by SKEP