Area conserved – 1776ha. Botha Wine Cellar became the fourth co-operative cellar to obtain BWI status. Being one of the largest co-operative cellars in South Africa they bring with them some 68 members, who will all be implementing the BWI biodiversity guidelines in future. On the five priority farms alone Botha members conserve some 1776 ha of mostly pristine natural vegetation. This area includes two private nature reserves, both conserving the endangered veldtype, Breede Alluvium Fynbos. The critically endangered Geometric tortoise also still occurs in these areas.
Crushing between 30-35 000 tons of grapes per year (an equivalent of more than 24 million litres of wine), Botha Winery is one of the largest wine producers in South Africa (68 members, owning 41 farms). The co-operative was established in 1949 and is situated in the beautiful Breede River Valley. The Waaihoek Mountains to the east and the Breede River to the west hem the valley. Of the 7000 ha of land owned by Botha members, 1776 ha (23%) is still covered by natural vegetation. Of this 193 hectares are already managed as private nature reserves.
Die suurpootjieskilpad kom nog slegs op ‘n paar eiendomme in die Boland voor en hierdie diertjies se oorlewing is in die hande van bewaringsbewuste grondeienaars wat goeie grondgebruikbestuur toepas. Kom ons werk saam om hul toekoms te verseker en dat ons kinders hulle nog in die vrye natuur kan geniet.
The biodiversity features on the five priority farms are as follows:
Geographical Features
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