Biodiversity Stewardship empowers you, as the caretaker of your land, to use it responsibly and sustainably, ensuring the protection of the natural environment. This approach allows your land to become part of the formal protected area system, where you receive support to manage it in a way that preserves its ecological function and biodiversity. By participating in Biodiversity Stewardship, you help safeguard your land as a valuable natural resource for both current and future generations.
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Empowering Landowners to Conserve Our Future
Biodiversity Stewardship gives the power to be guardians of nature. By joining this innovative program, you can help protect South Africa’s most precious ecosystems, ensuring their preservation for years to come. Your land can become part of South Africa’s protected areas, contributing to the conservation of endangered species and valuable habitats
What is Biodiversity Stewardship?
Biodiversity Stewardship allows landowners to voluntarily conserve their land or selected parts of their land by entering into agreements with conservation authorities. This partnership can lead to the formal protection of your property under the Protected Areas Act, making your land a sanctuary for biodiversity.
This approach recognizes the importance of privately and communally owned land in preserving South Africa’s biodiversity. Whether you focus on entire properties or high-value ecological zones, you’ll be contributing to the survival of endangered species and habitats.
Why Should You Get Involved?
By joining the Biodiversity Stewardship program, you gain:
- Expert Support in managing your land for conservation.
- Tax Incentives that make conservation financially rewarding.
- Branding Opportunities to showcase your commitment to sustainability.
Whether you’re a private landowner or part of a larger community initiative, Biodiversity Stewardship offers tangible benefits for both the environment and your bottom line.