Sustainable Harvesting for the Future of Fynbos

Sustainable Harvesting for the Future of Fynbos

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Sustainable Harvesting for the Future of Fynbos

Our Biodiversity Stewardship team recently harvested burnt fynbos to be featured in the Chelsea Flowers in Stanford exhibit. In line with our commitment to conservation, the team carefully selected only plants that had already opened and released their seeds following a controlled burn.

This mindful approach ensures the next generation of fynbos will continue to thrive while showcasing the beauty of our unique biodiversity.

Sustainable Harvesting for the Future of Fynbos

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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