Explore the forests of South Africa

South African forests are mixed with both natural forests and savanna woodlands, thus hold a potential solution to the water scarcity that the country suffers from. Explore South African forest projects with verified ecosystem services below and consider incorporating them into your climate strategy today.

Watershed restoration in the eastern and western capes of South Africa

Restoring watersheds in both community and private forests

This project combines community and private forests and is restoring the watersheds of the rivers Matatiele and Breede. CMO logistics, the forest steward leading this work, is committed to fighting the invasive species that dry the watersheds and harm the biodiversity of the region.

Ecosystem services project in FSC-certified forest in South Africa
FSC / Manushka Moodley
Working on the ecosystem services project in South Africa

Main achievements of this project:

  1. 120 per cent gained volume of water within one year of intervention
  2. 30 hectares cleared of invasive species
  3. Increased availability of water for communities and farmers

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Working on the ecosystem services project in South Africa
FSC / Manushka Moodley
Highlight of ecosystem services project in South Africa
FSC / Manushka Moodley
Green forest
FSC / Marius Čepulis

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