Mushroom Season at Grootbos
Do you know your mushrooms?
This aerial photo shows a newly cleared piece of land where invasive species like Port Jackson and Myrtle had taken over, blocking vital sunlight and crowding out our precious fynbos.

A Fresh Start for Fynbos
In the marked vegetation plot on the cleared site, fynbos species are now getting the chance to thrive. Thilivhali and the team will be monitoring this area closely to track recovery and ensure long-term success.

Together, we’re making space for biodiversity to flourish again.
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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