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 450 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 Kock
ALIEN CLEARING NETWORK
We are currently prototyping an action and learning network for local volunteer groups and community organisations involved in invasive clearing within the Cape Floral Kingdom. The network is about sharing information and practices, re-energising and collaborating.
Click here to join the network
PURCHASE WOOD CHIPS
We produce high quality wood chips from the invasive alien trees that we clear. Pine only (typically for pathways) or a mix of wattles (for mulch or pathways). R600/cube (or R2,500 for a 5 cube truck load). We deliver free to the Greyton area and can arrange delivery further afield.
All proceeds go towards paying the local alien clearing team.
Click here to order wood chips
SOME 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