Friends of Groenkloof Nature Reserve -

Klapperkop Hill project 

Mission: to support the conservation and rehabilitation of Groenkloof Nature Reserve, Klapperkop Hill and the surrounding green areas, and promote the conservation and sustainable utilisation, including low impact recreational activities, of the area.

The main objective for 2005-2006: the conversion of Klapperkop Hill to a nature reserve, to fence the area in with 2,4m game fence, to build two gatehouses, to re-establish plants and wildlife, and facilitate hiking and cycling trails and other low impact recreational activities.  

Groups responsible for sponsoring sections of the reserve:
Green – Conservation Section of Tshwane Municipality
Orange – Groenkloof
Brown – Waterkloof Golf Estate
Blue – Waterkloof 101, Radcliffe and Waterkloof Ridge
Entrance gate east – Waterkloof 101
Entrance gate west – Waterkloof Golf estate
Entrance gate Groenkloof (pedestrian) – Groenkloof
Rehabilitation southern slope – (Phase 2) Waterkloof Golf Estate, Dept of Water Affairs, Conservation section of Tshwane Municipality and a section by Waterkloof 101
Cycling and hiking routes, signage and rehabilitation – sport clubs and sponsors

Cost of Groenkloof and Waterkloof fence (orange and blue line above):
R91/metre.  (R81/metre for the 2,4metre high game fence and an extra R10/metre pro rata contribution for the pedestrian gate and an additional palisade fence in sensitive areas).

All donations / sponsorship of R5000 or more will be honoured with a founder members plaque.
Business advertising / sponsorship is also available at the Groenkloof pedestrian gate and the other gates for contributions of R10 000 or more.  

Any additional funds received above the fencing budget will be used for the rehabilitation of the hill and the re-introduction of lost species.
 

Example of other cities with nature parks:   
Cape Town Table mountain reserve
Nairobi National Peace Park, Kenya
Golden Gate, San Francisco, USA
Moab, Colorado river, Utah, USA
Lake Tahoe, California, USA

Progress already made:
Wattle removal – continuing process
Erosion control
First 1km fencing complete
Approval and support from Municipality officials
Agreements with bordering residential estates 

Long term sustainability:
Municipality contributions: maintenance of fence, guards and patrols, continuing management and rehabilitation, reintroduction of game species and reserve management.
To form part of the larger existing Groenkloof Nature Reserve and will also derive revenue from permits from mountain cycling and competitions

Benefits for the community:
- The opportunity to walk, hike, jog, cycle, mountain bike, view game in a nature reserve, and enjoy the views
   over the city from a nature reserve – all within walking distance from your home.
- Safe environment
- Property appreciation 
- View on nature reserve from suburbs
- Care, preserve, utilise and enhance our natural and cultural resources.

Who are the Friends of Groenkloof Nature Reserve ?
Residents of the surrounding communities, mountain cyclists, runners and nature lovers.
Established May 2002.
Affiliated to The SA Wildlife Society (Wessa) since September 2002. NPO 000-716
Constitution signed September 2002
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Tshwane Municipality signed October 2002.
Registered with SARS as a public benefit organisation. Donations and bequests to FGNR are exempt from donations tax and estate duty.
 

Regular activities of FGNR:
Walks, guided walks, work-in-the-reserve ‘parties’, guest speakers, and meetings to improve the reserve.
Discounts and free access to Groenkloof  Nature Reserve and the two other biggest Tshwane Nature Reserves given from time to time to members.

Steering committee members 2005-2006 :
Dr Clive Napier    (Groenkloof) (Chairman)
Robrecht Tryhou (Waterkloof 101)  (Secretary)
Riaan Eksteen      (Radcliffe) (Treasurer)
Charlie Verster    (Waterkloof Ridge) (Membership)
Mark Ashfield     (Groenkloof)
Neil Fourie          (Waterkloof) (Sport & recreation)
DeWet Louw       (Groenkloof)
Sarel Ackerman   (Groenkloof)
Dr Zeno Apostolides (Groenkloof)
and various subcommittees.  

Please fax form to: 088 012 460 1568 or mail to PO Box 12789 Hatfield 0028 or rtryhou@icon.co.za  
Contact information: Robrecht Tryhou 012 460 1568 / 082 885 0573

Bank account name: Friends of Groenkloof Nature Reserve
Account no: 620 4620 4830   First National Bank  Brooklyn    Branch no 251345

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