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Western Cape Expands Conservation by 47,000 Hectares

12/11/2025

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The Western Cape expanded its conservation estate by 47,017 hectares.
Two new reserves, Waterkloof and Zebraskop, were declared.
Anysberg reserve grew by 6,918 hectares.
Knersvlakte reserve expanded by 34,084 hectares.
WWF South Africa and the Leslie Hill Succulent Karoo Trust support the expansion to improve landscape connectivity and advance the goal of conserving 30 percent of South Africa's land by 2030.

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Story summary

The Western Cape expanded its conservation estate by 47,017 hectares.
Two new reserves, Waterkloof and Zebraskop, were declared.
Anysberg reserve grew by 6,918 hectares.
Knersvlakte reserve expanded by 34,084 hectares.
WWF South Africa and the Leslie Hill Succulent Karoo Trust support the expansion to improve landscape connectivity and advance the goal of conserving 30 percent of South Africa's land by 2030.