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Soutpansberg Protected Area Water Conservation Project

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Soutpansberg Protected Area Water Conservation Project

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Area: 5888268 km2
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Santa Cruz; Manaus; La Paz
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Countries: South Africa
Basins: Limpopo
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Protect and Restore Ecosystems (SDG 6.6)
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Nature-Based Solutions
Progress to Date: 3200 hectares under improved management
Services Needed: No services needed/offered
Desired Partner: Other
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2019  »  Dec. 31, 2019
Project Website: replenishafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/South-Africa-...
Project Source: CEO Water Mandate
Profile Completion: 67%

Project Overview

The Western Soutpansberg Mountain is a key groundwater source, containing an upper catchment with wetlands and streams that feed into the Sand River. The mountains fall within the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve (Limpopo Province). Soutpansberg is recognised as an area of biodiversity, with a high concentration of species unique to the geographic location. However, the area is under threat from invasive alien plants such as Eucalyptus spp and Acacia mearnsii, known to have a detrim…

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The Western Soutpansberg Mountain is a key groundwater source, containing an upper catchment with wetlands and streams that feed into the Sand River. The mountains fall within the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve (Limpopo Province). Soutpansberg is recognised as an area of biodiversity, with a high concentration of species unique to the geographic location. However, the area is under threat from invasive alien plants such as Eucalyptus spp and Acacia mearnsii, known to have a detrimental impact on water resources and biodiversity. RAIN's implementing partner, Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), identified a high amount of invasive alien trees in the focal areas of the Western Soutpansberg. There is also a further threat from development and land-use change, with less than 2% of this pristine mountain being formally protected. RAIN has partnered with EWT to address source water protection through the removal of invasive alien plant species from the upper catchment area. The water conservation project will also work towards protecting these catchments through formal proclamation under the national Biodiversity Stewardship Program, as well as educating the local communities on water-related issues.

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Partner Organizations


Endangered Wildlife Trust (Organization)

www.ewt.org.za

The Endangered Wildlife Trust is a non governmental, non-profit, conservation organization, founded in 1973 and operating throughout southern Africa. The EWT conserves threatened species and ecosystems in southern Africa by initiating research and conservation action programmes, implementing projects which mitigate … Learn More

Global Environment and Technology Foundation (Organization)

www.getf.org

The Global Environment &amp; Technology Foundation (GETF), established in 1988, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to advance sustainable development through partnerships and targeted action. GETF works with public and private partners to build sustainable communities through the … Learn More

The Coca-Cola Company (Organization)

www.coca-cola.com

The Coca-ColaCompany is the world's largest beverage company. The purpose of company is to refresh the world and make a difference. Our vision is to craft the brands and choice of drinks that people love, to refresh them in body … Learn More


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