WHAT we do
Stewardship
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uMgungundlovu Initiative
The process of securing and consolidating a greater Karkloof Conservation Area was significantly boosted through Wildlands’ purchase of Dartmoor Farm. This follows on from the purchase of the Middeldraai farm in 2002 and recent proclamation of sections of the Gilboa estate by Mondi Shanduka. The p ...
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Sisonke Initiative
The Mabandla community’s Umgano Project area is approximately 7 000 ha, located in south-western KwaZulu-Natal between Coleford and Ntsikeni Nature Reserves. Most of the project area is state land, on lease to the community, but a portion is communal land. The aim of the project is to manage and c ...
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uThukela Initiative
Wildlands work in uThukela builds on the legacy of the Giants Castle, Mont-Aux-Sources and Didima Wild Series Challenges. These events, started by dedicated staff at Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife have contributed much to the region, with funds being allocated to meet important outcomes including support for ...
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eThekwini Initiative
The trees grown by the Maphephetheni community were planted on the slopes of Inanda Mountain within a 90 ha pilot restoration area. This area is being restored to a mosaic of grassland, woodland and forest, and will progressively be expanded to eventually encompass the entire mountain. Inanda Mounta ...
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uMkhanyakude Initiative
uMkhanyakude is home to Wildlands’ first Community Conservation partnership, namely, the Usuthu Gorge Community Conservation Area. Nestled in the Lubombo Mountains along the Swaziland border, this 4000 ha conservation area forms a vital link in joining conservation areas in South Africa, Swaziland ...
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Zululand Initiative
THE GREEN TRUST AND WILDLANDS
The Green Trust is currently supporting the Wildlands Community Based Biodiversity Stewardship Programme in northern KwaZulu-Natal. Biodiversity stewardship is increasingly being implemented as the principal strategy for Protected Area Expansion in South Africa, in f ...
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