Wild Restoration is a non-profit focused on alien clearing, rewilding, biodiversity restoration, and creating opportunities for people to reconnect with nature. The approach is driven by volunteer efforts, partnerships and supporting local livelihoods. The initial geographical focus is the Overberg in the Western Cape, but we intend to support restoration in other locations in time. We are also an approved Public Benefit Organisation.
Image: Craig BrownOUR CURRENT RESTORATION PROJECTS
Restoring fynbos over 288 hectares in a high altitude area above Greyton, by clearing over 100,000 pines.
Image: Katherine Mellor
Restoring precious renosterveld around the Riviersonderend River in a 233 hectare Priority 1 Critical Biodiversity Area by clearing pines, wattles and gum.
Image: Mike KockOUR WILD EVENTS
THE ReWILD WEEKEND, GREYTON
Enjoy wild food, wild wine and wild spirits. Participate in alien clearing and restoration. Run the mountain trails under the full moon. Entertain the little ones at the Wild Child Club. Explore nature-focused and eco-conscious products. Learn more about fynbos and renosterveld.
Next one: October 2023...
WILD 5 PEAKS RUN
We are busy exploring a trail run connecting the five peaks surrounding Greyton: Perdekop, Skilpad, Galgeberg, Wa en Osse and Uitkyk. 42km and 3,500m of climbing. This will help maintain and restore the beautiful fynbos in the surrounding area. This race will only be possible if it can be done in the most ecologically sensitive way.
Image: Sven HugoSOME OBSERVATIONS DURING OUR RESTORATION WORK
King Protea spotted by volunteers on Greyton Mountain while clearing pines
34° 0'56.42"S, 19° 37'36.58"E
Wax Watsonia observed in the Sandpit in November
34° 3'48.05"S, 19° 36'57.82"E
Banded Stream Frog spotted during one of our volunteer cuts
34° 1'36.05"S, 19° 37'22.18"E
Mimetes, found all over the Greyton mountains
34° 1'34.03"S, 19° 38'22.43"E