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Friday, 11 May 2007 |
 The five management sectors (as shown in the map below) are:
1. Gourits River
2. Western Little Karoo
3. Eastern Little Karoo
4. Western Coastal
5. Eastern Coastal
The boundaries of these management sectors were defined by using the Subtropical Thicket Ecosystem Plan (STEP) vegetation map (Vlok & Euston-Brown 2002), the Cape Action for People and the Environment project (CAPE) vegetation map (Cowling & Heijnis 2001), a 100 m digital elevation model (DEM) and the river courses. Final boundaries were fitted to cadastral boundaries. |
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Friday, 13 May 2005 |
 Why is the Gouritz Initiative important?
It is a world hot spot.
Why?
The greater Gouritz-catchment area houses three of the most important biomes which were identified as world hot spots - the Fynbos, Thicket and succulent Karoo. |
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Thursday, 12 May 2005 |
 Mission
We take ownership of the sustainable utilization of the unique biodiversity of the area by ensuring global recognision through partnerships,continuous awareness and responsible decision making for the benefit of all people, now and in the future.
Vision
By the year 2020 the Gouritz Biodiversity Corridor supports a system of sustainable living landscapes that is representative of the region's biodiversity through the co-existence of all stakeholders. |
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Thursday, 12 May 2005 |
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 Missie
Ons neem eienaarskap vir die volhoubare benutting van die unieke biodiversiteit van die gebied deur globale erkenning te verseker deur vennootskappe, volgehoue bewusmaking en verantwoordelike besluitneming tot voordeel van alle mense, nou en in die toekoms.
Visie
Teen die jaar 2020 ondersteun die Gouritz Biodiversiteits Korridor 'n stelsel van 'n volhoubare lewende landskap wat verteenwoordigend is van die streek se biodiversiteit deur die vreedsame buurmanskap van alle rolspelers. |
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Thursday, 12 May 2005 |
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 A new logo for the GI - representing the living landscape of the greater Gouritz area; from the life giving river running through the main design, to the aloe that is such an important living landmark of the Succulent Karoo; to the tortoise representing the animals of the region and man standing at the back symbolizing that man needs to take care of the Gouritz-environment.
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