The Satyrium muticum (Sticky Satyre) is an incredible ground orchid which was found on Gondwana Game Reserve in 2017. At that time the Sticky Satyre was only known from three locations with less than 250 plants per population and a status of being critically endangered due to habitat loss. Since 2017 the Conservation team has […]
We are excited to share that we have embarked on a sophisticated journey of biodiversity restoration using drone technology and GIS mapping! Drone mapping is assisting us to more efficiently monitor and target Invasive Alien Plants (IAP) on the reserve using Pilot area 1 as a test site. On the 11th and 12th April 2023 […]
What is the COP15?The Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is a critical international forum for setting global goals and targets to address the current biodiversity crisis. The Gondwana Conservation Foundation’s (GCF) strategy aligns well with the goals and objectives of COP15, and can contribute to achieving […]
STRATEGIC ALIEN REMOVAL PROGRAM (SARP) | The GCF has proudly initiated an intensive alien vegetation removal program called SARP, in support of our focus on the restoration and protection of biodiversity in our region as well as our commitment to human welfare in our community. Our pilot program has been launched on Gondwana Game Reserve […]