Department of Forestry

Aiming for 30% land and sea conservation by 2030

Aiming for 30% land and sea conservation by 2030

Aiming for 30% land and sea conservation by 2030 Economies and livelihoods depend on biodiversity and ecosystem services. Biodiversity and ecosystem services include our freshwater supply, the air we breathe, the food we produce, the quality of our soil, the insects that pollinate our fruit, vegetables and flowers, diverse plant and animal species, our landscapes […]

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South Africa could be a world leader in protecting biodiversity

South Africa could be a world leader in protecting biodiversity

South Africa could be a world leader in protecting biodiversity SA is set to play key role in achieving global biodiversity targets As a mega-biodiverse country, South Africa is ideally placed to be a world leader in efforts to protect global biodiversity. With civil society, government, business and communities working together on a whole-of-society approach,

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Reversing the red

Reversing the red

South Africa has done much to halt species extinction, but way more still needs to be done.    South Africa is one of only 17 megadiverse countries on earth, meaning it’s home to a large number of species and harbours a high number of endemic species, too. Yet a significant number of South African species

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