The Bulgarian Supreme Administrative Court suspended the execution of Pirin National Park's new management plan, which would have allowed construction in 66% and logging in 48% of the national park and World Heritage Site. WWF-Bulgaria has been fighting to prohibit new logging and construction in Pirin National Park since November 2016, activities that would endanger many … [Read more...]
Pretoria vets save protected black-footed kittens
It's one life down and eight to go for three protected black-footed kittens that were recently delivered by caesarean section after their mother, Athena, who has a history of lethargy and depression, was brought to the University of Pretoria (UP) Faculty of Veterinary Science’s Veterinary Academic Hospital. “The black-footed cat (Felis nigripes) is one of South Africa’s … [Read more...]
Hermanus’ precious Fernkloof Nature Reserve under threat
The Overstrand Municipality has drafted an Integrated Management Plan for the Fernkloof Nature Reserve. This without prior consultation with either the Fernkloof Advisory Board or Vogelgat Reserve. Fernkloof is a biodiversity hotspot and the 'Crown Jewel' of Overberg Conservation. Once again it is under threat by the Overstrand Municipality which is entrusted to protect and … [Read more...]
Developers move in on De Hoop land
The Western Cape provincial government, via its conservation arm, CapeNature, has concessioned off and privatised the tourism rights to some of the province's prime real estate - the Melkkamer farm complex at De Hoop Nature Reserve, the lodge at Koppie Alleen in the reserve, and two virgin 'greenfields' development sites at Koppie Alleen. Up for grabs in the … [Read more...]
