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Elim Botanical Garden, Endemic Nursery, and Natural Corridors to Geelkop Nature Reserve

Grantee Name: Protea Permaculture

Hotspot
Cape Floristic Region
Location
South Africa
Amount
$20,000
Dates
Nov 2006 – May 2008
Keywords
Biodiversity mainstreaming, Restoration, Species Conservation

Develop a concept and implementation plan for an endemic botanical garden. The project includes conducting a feasibility study for a proposed nursery for endemic species, in particular for rare fynbos plants; rehabilitating Geelkop Nature Reserve and the natural corridor between the reserve and the proposed botanical garden; and mainstreaming biodiversity corridor management into the provincial road maintenance program.

Strategic Direction :

2 Promote innovative private sector and community involvement in conservation in landscapes surrounding  biodiversity corridors

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