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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 dedicated to conserving the Cape Floral Kingdom while uplifting the communities that call it home. The foundation protects over 22,200 hectares of fynbos and biodiversity across Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the Walker Bay...

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