General
Pick a patch
Where would South Africa be placed on the list of The World’s Dirtiest Countries?
Guide to Frogs - the complete story!
Vincent Carruthers is South Africa's own "frog-guy". But more than that, he knows what ordinary people involved in conservation need. Vincent is a supporter of conservancies, and promotes the concept actively. He understands what conservancies require in a guide.
This complete guide contains clear identification points, beautiful photographs and includes a CD containing the calls of nearly all South Africa's frogs. Don't be surprised if a chorus of frogs join in while you listen!
Buy the book online at a discounted price. Click on the image, and then search on the title or enter the code ISBN 9781770074460. 
Cape Nature setting the trend again
Chris Martens - a well-know and respected name in Conservation - has been tasked with creating the environment in which the transfer of skills can take place through mentorship. Chris is certainly qualified for the task and brings a wealth of experience.
CapeNature has appointed Chris as manager of a formalised mentoriship and coaching programme. The programme will look at job competency, gaps in skills and experience, and the pairing of mentors and mentees.
Hartebeestontein Conservancy's website
Banned pesticides
Clordane, monocrotophos, dieldrin and arsenic have been withdrawn from the market and banned by the Department of Agriculture.
It matters to this toad
Reminiscent of story of saving one starfish at a time, the Noordhoek Unpaid Toad Savers (NUTS) save one tiny toad at a time.
The mass migration of the Western Leopard Toad takes place over a busy tarred road. Undeterred, this group of volunteer “air-lift” the young toads to safety by the hundreds.
The volunteers have started a website which tracks their progress, activities and news. It is a focussed site, with frequent updates.
This initiative is turning the spotlight onto Noordhoek and putting conservation first.
Sightings in Elandsvlei
Elandsvlei uses Facebook to keep in touch with the many people who enjoy the area. Most recently, a braai competition. A great way to keep people coming back.
Think. plan and engage
The Greater Kyalami Conservancy (Gekco) has struggled to reconcile their objectives with the fragmentation that will follow when the planned PW9 dissects the Conservancy.
Game vs. Fun
The Dana Bay Conservancy is one of those areas plagued by insensitive drivers. Look at their posters which work to alert drivers and other users of the Conservancy.
