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Grootbos Foundation - Conservation in Action

Grootbos Foundation - Conservation in Action

Grootbos Foundation

Grootbos Foundation - Conservation in Action

The Conservation Research Unit has been hard at work – both behind the scenes in the office and out in the field among the fynbos.

Recently, our Entomology Curator, Carly, held a pinning workshop with the internship team to help sharpen their insect ID skills.

And just look at this little beauty spotted in the wild! It’s a Spotted Blisterbeetle (Ceroctis capensis) enjoying a bite of Gladiolus.

Every detail matters when it comes to understanding and protecting our biodiversity. 

Grootbos Foundation - Conservation in Action

Grootbos Foundation

Grootbos Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation in Gansbaai committed to conserving the Cape Floral Kingdom and uplifting the communities that reside within it. The foundation protects more than 22,200ha of fynbos landscape and biodiversity on Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the Walk...

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