Conservation projects

Our Conservation Projects

At Fransmanshoek Conservancy, our projects are driven by a commitment to protect, restore, and enhance the unique natural environment of the Southern Cape. Since 1994, we have worked alongside landowners, volunteers, schools, researchers and conservation partners to ensure that the region’s rich biodiversity and natural heritage are conserved for future generations.

Our projects cover a wide range of conservation initiatives, including coastal and marine protection, habitat restoration, erosion control, invasive alien vegetation management, ecological monitoring, environmental education, wildlife conservation, research, and community awareness programmes. We also maintain hiking trails and visitor facilities, coordinate beach clean-ups, support citizen science projects, and assist with the monitoring of important species and sensitive ecosystems.

Through these initiatives, we strive to create a healthy and resilient landscape where people and nature can thrive together. Every project contributes to our broader mission of conserving the 18.5 km stretch of coastline and associated inland habitats that make Fransmanshoek such a special place. Whether restoring degraded areas, collecting valuable ecological data, educating the next generation of conservationists, or protecting our coastal resources, each effort plays a vital role in safeguarding the natural beauty and biodiversity of the Fransmanshoek Conservancy.

We invite you to explore our projects, learn more about our conservation work, and discover how you can become involved in protecting this remarkable coastal environment.

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A citizen science program designed to monitor and conserve waterbird populations and their wetland habitats.
The Southern Bird Atlas Project 2 initiative designed to map the distribution and relative abundance of birds across southern Africa.
National Marine LineFish Survey tracks per-species catch-and-effort data, catch composition, and fishing effort from commercial fisheries.