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BIOTA |
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| BIOTA AFRICA has been jointly invented by African and German researchers aiming at the establishment of research supporting sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity in Africa. Indigo is contributing a capacity development component focussing on trans-discplinary learning and training workshop for BIOTA scientists in communication, participatory methods and facilitation. www.biota-africa.org |
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CREW Nieuwoudtville |
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| Indigo houses the Nieuwoudtville CREW group and organises local events such as Plant Monitoring Day, The Nieuwoudtville Summer and Winter School and biodiversity monitoring activities in collaboration with SANBI / CREW. Contact person: Estholene Moses |
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Management of Alien Grasses |
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| Alien invasive grasses are increasingly threatening the rare and special plants. In the Nieuwoudtville Wild Flower Reserve Indigo is currently undertaking trials to establish best management for wild oat infested Dolerite Renosterveld.
This proejct is funded by CEPF and is implemented with support of Simon Todd (UCT) and Eugene Marinus (SANBI). |
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Monitoring of Rare Species |
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| Indigo monitors various threatened and rare plants in the Nieuwoudtville area. We work with farmers and scientists to conserve the unique local biodiversity.
Indigo also convenes the Nieuwoudtville Biodiversity Support Group - a local stakeholder group wanting to protect local biodiversity. Indigo is also working in close partnership with SANBI and the new Hantam National Botanical Garden - situated just 3 km South of Nieuwoudtville. |
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