THE CONSERVANCY
THE CONSERVANCY
THE CONSERVANCY
CUSTODIANS OF OUR COMMON NATURAL HERITAGE
The Five Rivers Conservancy is a distinct bioregion within the Eastern Cape of South Africa, situated at the interface of the Garden Route Biosphere Reserve, the Eden to Addo Corridor, the Baviaanskloof Mega-Reserve, and the Indian Ocean.
The Conservancy spans the Kabejous, Gamtoos, Van Stadens, Maitland and Elands River catchment basins and affords pristine and endemic biodiversity, scenic landscapes, deep cultural heritage and a wide range of tourism experiences, creating an integrated conservation management and custodianship area of over 150 000 hectares.
FOCUS AREAS
Our objectives are integrated across several core focus areas:
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1. Maintain and improve the unique sense of place.
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2. Promote and facilitate long-term ecological sustainability.
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3. Promote and facilitate integrated fire management practices.
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4. Nurture a sense of unity and support community security.
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5. Promote wise management of game-keeping, wildlife and hunting activities.
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6. Enhance long-term food security and conservation agriculture practices.
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7. Facilitate inclusive local economic development.
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