What comes to mind when you think of wetlands, swamps, fens, bogs, or marshes? Not long ago most people perceived them to be muddy problem areas that bred mosquitoes. Not understanding their crucial role in nature, wetlands were drained to make way for farmland or development. As our knowledge increases of how wetlands work, they are being recognised as wet wonderlands. … [Read more...]
First nation-wide government effort to restore wetlands
A non-governmental wetland conservation programme established in 1991, Mondi Wetlands Programme is a partnership between two of SA’s largest conservation NGO’s (WESSA and WWF) together with the funding from two corporates (Mazda Wildlife Fund and Mondi Ltd). The programme was started with the aim to raise awareness of the strategic importance of wetlands to facilitate proper … [Read more...]
