Communities and Conservation working together for sustainable oceans

by CapeNature Marine protected areas (MPAs) aim to conserve marine life and promote the conservation and effective management of ecologically and biologically diverse marine areas. The social and economic context within which they exist also needs to be considered when planning and making management decisions. They are an example of successful collaboration between civil society, communities and government who need to work together to conserve … Continue reading Communities and Conservation working together for sustainable oceans

The iconic Whale Trail has reopened after an extensive revamp

by CapeNature The iconic and world class Whale trail hike in the De Hoop Nature Reserve will reopen on Wednesday, 28 October 2020. CapeNature prides itself on leading the way in sustainable tourism as demonstrated by a continued commitment to nature-based recreational and tourism facilities for local and international visitors to enjoy and explore. Situated on 34 000 hectares of land, which extends 5km out to … Continue reading The iconic Whale Trail has reopened after an extensive revamp

The Fantastic History of Jim Gremel’s Big Cedar—

Posted by crataegus on July 3, 2020 in Uncategorized |3 Comments As my client and I had waited two years to get going with this signature tree created by the great Jim Gremel, last week’s work came with with no small amount of anticipation. Many of you may remember this Atlas Cedar from the very first U.S. National Exhibition in Rochester, NY in 2008, where Jim’s entry turned a lot of heads. … Continue reading The Fantastic History of Jim Gremel’s Big Cedar—