Conservation triumph as Northern Drakensberg Nature Reserve officially gazetted iol.co.za - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from iol.co.za Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
If nothing is done to stop the illegal occupation of a section of the Greater Kabeljous biodiversity hotspot, there is a real risk of this precious piece of land and the numerous environmental and heritage resources it has to offer being lost forever.
South Africa is faced with the critical task of expanding its natural environment protection areas in a practical and affordable manner to safeguard its vital biodiversity and ecosystem services. These services encompass carbon sequestration, clean air, healthy soils, fresh water, pollinating insect populations, and grazing-friendly grasslands, all of which are essential for the well-being and survival of the country's population.
WATCH | A win for conservation as elephants return to KZN reserve after 150 years news24.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from news24.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Tourism boost for local communities as Big Five introduced in KZN reserve news24.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from news24.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.