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Conservation Wildlife Rescue
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May 28, 2026
SBC Wildlife Rescue Fund
The Swellendam Bewarea Conservancy (SBC) Wildlife Rescue Fund exists to support the emergency care and short-term welfare of indigenous wildlife within the SBC boundary, through financial assistance provided strictly within available means to veterinarians and rehabilitation centres who are members of the SBC. Hero photo: (c) Bernard DUPONT, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

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Protea
Conservation in Action
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April 2, 2026
Earth Month 2026: Our Power, Our Planet
Earth Month and the power of community-led conservation in Swellendam, from clearing invasive vegetation to caring for our rivers and shared landscapes. Hero photo: Protea — Andrew massyn (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons.
Agathosma
Fynbos & Habitats
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March 5, 2026
The Forgotten Buchu Of Swellendam
Buchu, one of South Africa's most iconic aromatic fynbos plants, and the forgotten Agathosma species growing wild in the mountains around Swellendam. Hero photo: Agathosma betulina — SAplants (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
Overberg
Conservation in Action
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February 26, 2026
Environmental Impact Assessments
How Environmental Impact Assessments work, from screening and scoping to stakeholder involvement, and why they matter for sustainable development. Hero photo: Overberg — Andresdewet (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
Conservation in Action
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February 19, 2026
The Aliens Among Us – The Masbiekers Story
The Masbiekers story of invasive alien plants. Why black wattle, Port Jackson, eucalyptus, pine and hakea were introduced, and the harm they now cause. Hero photo: Acacia saligna — Alvesgaspar (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
African harrier-hawk
Fynbos & Habitats
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February 5, 2026
From Love Now To Leave Now - A Short History Of Parenting
Following our resident African Harrier-hawks on Kanonkop, from nest refurbishment to a hungry, whistling youngster learning to fly and finally leaving home. Hero photo: African harrier-hawk — Jenny Varley (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
Living with Wildfire: Rescue Efforts at the Grootvadersbosch-Tradouw Pass Fire
Conservation in Action
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January 22, 2026
Living with Wildfire: Rescue Efforts at the Grootvadersbosch-Tradouw Pass Fire
Thomas Blom recounts the wildlife rescue effort during the Grootvadersbosch-Tradouw Pass fire, from tracking bushbuck to rallying 130 firefighters to watch for animals. Hero photo: Firefighter — StevenTerblanche (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
Crassula ovata plant
Conservation in Action
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January 22, 2026
Tips For Keeping Your Garden Alive During Drought & Water Restrictions
Tried and tested Swellendam tips for keeping your garden green and alive during drought and water restrictions, starting with planting indigenous. Hero photo: Crassula ovata — S.G.S (CC0), via Wikimedia Commons.
Fynbos
Conservation in Action
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January 14, 2026
Help Restore Swellendam’s Masbiekers Kloof And Silcrete Fynbos
Help restore Masbiekers Kloof and the Swellendam Silcrete Fynbos remnant through the SBC's Adopt-a-Spot Programme, with a place for every volunteer. Hero photo: Fynbos — S Molteno (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons.
Renosterveld
Conservation in Action
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December 18, 2025
The Hidden Danger On Your Favourite Trail
Snares are a common and destructive form of illegal wildlife trapping. How to recognise these hidden traps on our trails and respond to them safely. Hero photo: Renosterveld — Abu Shawka (CC0), via Wikimedia Commons.
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