Alien Clearing Campaign

Help us clear 4,000 hectares of invasive alien vegetation and give native fynbos a fighting chance

Campaign Progress

R 5 200 000
Goal: R 30 000 000
17% funded
R 5 200 000
Raised
342
Donors
280
Hectares Cleared
4000
Hectare Goal

See the Difference

Witness the transformation as we clear alien vegetation and restore native fynbos

Before Clearing
Before Clearing
After Clearing
After Clearing

Our Community's Story

Watch how our community is coming together to restore the fynbos

Campaign Updates

Follow the recovery journey through the eyes of our conservancy members

Post-Fire Visitors: The Antlion
Fauna

Post-Fire Visitors: The Antlion

In the recently burnt fynbos, a beautiful Palpares speciosus antlion was spotted among the recovering vegetation. These intricate antlions are usually active at night, their delicate wings catching the light as they flit through mountain fynbos habitats. While the adults are graceful and harmless, their larvae are formidable predators, hiding under sand at the base […]

Unknown9 March 2026
Grysbok Grazing on Fresh Growth
Fauna

Grysbok Grazing on Fresh Growth

In a recently burnt area of fynbos, a grysbok (Raphicerus melanotis) was observed feeding on the first shoots emerging from the ash. Fires clear older vegetation and stimulate new plant growth, creating fresh food sources that herbivores rely on. Watching the grysbok nibble on these tender shoots highlights the important role post-fire growth plays in […]

Unknown9 March 2026
Strike Early: Stinkbean Removal Post Fire
Landscape Recovery

Strike Early: Stinkbean Removal Post Fire

Although the fire removed dense stands of mature invasives, it also created ideal conditions for rapid germination. Many invasive species, like stink bean (Parkia speciosa) are strongly fire-stimulated, and large flushes of seedlings are now emerging across the landscape. This post-fire window offers a valuable opportunity for cost-effective management, as young seedlings can still be […]

Unknown9 March 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

<p>100% of donations go directly to alien vegetation clearing operations. This includes hiring trained clearing teams, purchasing equipment, follow-up treatments to prevent regrowth, and monitoring cleared areas to ensure native fynbos recovery.</p>

Thank You to Our Donors

We're grateful to everyone who has contributed to our alien clearing campaign

Anderson FamilyCape Conservation TrustHermanus Community FundJan & Marie LutzeyerThe Fernkloof FoundationStanford Valley CollectiveAnonymousWhale Coast ConservationPeter & Helen MorrisonGrootbos FoundationDe Kelders Conservation GroupWalker Bay CollectiveThe Biodiversity TrustHemel-en-Aarde CommunityOverberg Nature FoundationCape Floral Kingdom TrustThe Protea FundFynbos Forever InitiativeSouthern Cape ConservancyMountain to Sea Foundation

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