Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Man standing outside, smiling at camera. Pile of branches behind him, mountain in the background. — James Forsyth, Chairman of Friends of Tokai Forest, on a site visit with CEPF.

© Conservation International/photo by Nina Marshall

Promoting Public Participation in Caring for Tokai's Core Cape Flats Flora Conservation Site

Grantee Name: Friends of Tokai Forest

Hotspot: Cape Floristic Region
Location: South Africa
Amount: $10,000
Dates: Dec 2002 – Jun 2005
Keywords: Awareness, Habitat conservation and management, Restoration

Develop a management plan for a site that was formerly a pine plantation managed by the Department of Forestry. The site was destroyed by fire in 1998 but endemic plants persist and there is potential for restoration. Develop partnerships with the neighboring urban community, especially youth; rehabilitate the area to a natural ecosystem; and conduct public awareness activities.

Strategic Direction :

1 Support civil society involvement in the establishment of protected areas and management plans in biodiversity corridors