Wetlands play a crucial role in managing, at no cost, what little water we receive. Wetlands are therefore of national importance for the functions they perform of water purification, storage, recharging of underground aquifers and streamflow regulation.
They are of further national importance for their control of erosion, flood attenuation and biodiversity value. Presently wetlands are one of the most threatened and under managed habitat types in South Africa and the world today.
It is estimated that over 50% of South African wetlands have already been destroyed by development and poor land management. The continued destruction of our wetlands will result in the disappearance of these priceless wetland functions and values.
The Mondi Wetlands Programme works tirelessly to protect one of South Africa's most endagered ecosystems, and over the years they have succeeded in:
For more on the Mondi Weland Programme, please click here.
It is estimated that over 50% of South African wetlands have already been destroyed by development and poor land management. The continued destruction of our wetlands will result in the disappearance of these priceless wetland functions and values.
The Mondi Wetlands Programme works tirelessly to protect one of South Africa's most endagered ecosystems, and over the years they have succeeded in:
- Initiating the rehabilitation of degraded wetlands in South Africa, on a multi-million Rand scale.
- Assessing the condition of over 30 300 hectares of wetlands and initiating rehabilitation in many of these.
- Starting wetland conservation activities in 21 core areas around SA outside declared reserves.
- Training over 1050 people from 60 organisations in wetland assessment and functioning.
- Most importantly, igniting wetland enthusiasm in the hearts of people all around the country.
For more on the Mondi Weland Programme, please click here.
