Vision: To achieve an exemplary connection between people and nature, in a secured comfortable and sustainable living environment.
Preserve endemic species through practical approaches to conservation.
Unifying research, environmental education, development, latest technology and traditional knowledge
.“No research without action, no action without research”-Kurt Lewin
Hands on education to inform and inspire people of all ages.
"May you be fully aware of your fortunate lot to enjoy that paradise on earth"
Linnaeus –Swedish botanist, 1707 –1778
In an era where agriculture technology and land management practices advance at a rapid pace, it is easy to forget what truly sustains our agricultural landscape. Beyond the modern technology and complex systems, the heartbeat of farm resilience lies firmly in the hands of people who work the land every day.
Look across the Franschhoek Valley and it is easy to see what makes this place special. Mountains surround vineyards and farms, rivers and streams move through the valley, and patches of natural fynbos remain on the slopes. But Franschhoek is part of something much bigger.
Enjoy the republished article, written by Stephen Smuts, originally published on the Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve website on the 20th November 2019.
Enjoy the republished article, written by Peter Slingsby, and initially released on the Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve website on the 15th February 2019.
In July, the Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve team will be hosting a graduation, celebrating the seven graduates of the recently co-facilitated qualified guides’ course. Since January, the participants have done weekly pre-assignments aligned with the course syllabus, followed by an intensive in-person programme…
Since 2015, the Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve (CWBR) management team have implemented the Edulink project, in partnership with Athénée Action Humanitaire NGO. A long-standing initiative that supports education, cross-cultural learning through volunteer programmes…
The Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve (CWBR), a non-profit company, was registered in 2007 with UNESCO as South Africa’s 5th biosphere reserve and covers 322 032 ha in the Western Cape Winelands.
This region of immense beauty from 20 m to 1 860 m elevation above sea level. It has a unique wonderful biodiversity including Cape Fold Mountains, deep river valleys, exceptional fynbos, rolling hills, commercial forests, world-renowned wineries, small agricultural settlements and beautiful historical towns.
Learn first hand about the history of South Africa
