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The Table Mountain Fund Conservation Strategy 2025-2030

The Table Mountain Fund Conservation Strategy 2019-2024

The Table Mountain Fund Annual Review 2018

The Table Mountain Fund Annual Review 2019

The Table Mountain Fund Annual Review 2020

TMF 21st Anniversary Report

TMF Protected Area Network Report

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Table Mountain Fund
Centre for Biodiversity Conservation,
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens,
Rhodes Drive, Newlands,
South Africa, 7735

Tel: +27 21 657 6663
Email: tmf@wwf.org.za

The Table Mountain Fund

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Protecting and restoring the natural wilderness of Table Mountain and the rich biodiversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom. #fynbosforever

As part of the Table Mountain Fundโ€™s Care Progra As part of the Table Mountain Fundโ€™s Care Programme, Nature Connect has been appointed as a facility to issue small grants on TMFโ€™s behalf. The Small Grants Project provides funding and mentorship to community-based organisations and NPOs in the Cape Floristic Region, supporting environmental conservation, awareness, and sustainability efforts.

These grants are designed to welcome new individuals and organisations into the conservation sector while promoting biodiversity, community participation, youth involvement, and sustainable livelihoods.

Five NPOs and community groups were selected for the 2025 funding cycle and to date, the successful organisations have had a busy and productive year.

The 2025 grantees are:

๐—ข๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ด๐—ฒ: an NPO dedicated to raising awareness and taking action for ocean conservation, while empowering the next generation of Ocean Stewards through their #voiceoftheoceans ambassadors programme. @oceanpledge 

๐—๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ธ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€: a community-led NPO dedicated to connecting inland communities to the ocean and exposing youth to the impact their actions can have on local river and catchment systems.

๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—ข๐˜‚๐˜: is focused on empowering youth in Cape Town to get out into nature and participate in meaningful conservation adventures where they can make a tangible impact on their environment. @branchoutyouth 

๐— ๐—ฐ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต ๐—˜๐—ฐ๐—ผ-๐—–๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฏ: a community-led initiative, in collaboration with the Friends of Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve, that aims to foster hope and a love for nature among the under-resourced children living in the town of McGregor.

๐—ช๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ณ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€: a community-led project that aims to increase biodiversity and environmental awareness by establishing and maintaining small indigenous gardens in public spaces, which provide a stepping-stone-style green corridor between fragmented natural habitats, linking to Tygerberg Nature Reserve.
๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—–๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐˜† ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜†! 

Calling all citizen scientists - itโ€™s time to explore, discover, and document the incredible biodiversity of the Cape Floral Region! From 25 to 28 May, join nature lovers across the region as we show the world the many wonders of this global biodiversity hotspot.

Whether youโ€™re hiking up the mountain, walking through a local reserve, or just observing the ants in your garden โ€” every observation counts. Simply download the free @inaturalistorg app, snap photos of any wild plants or animals you see, and upload your finds.

Nature reserves and conservation areas across the region will be hosting exciting activities throughout the weekend, so be sure to check what's happening near you.

Get involved, get outside, and letโ€™s make those observations count! 

#CityNatureChallenge #iNaturalist #CitizenScience #CapeFloralKingdom #ConservationInAction #Biodiversity #NatureLovers #ExploreNature #fynbosforever #fynbospride 

Credit: @jeremymarkshelton, @throughcameronseyes, @peterianchadwick
๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช ๐—ฆ๐—”๐—™๐—˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ฃ๐—”๐—–๐—˜ ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช ๐—ฆ๐—”๐—™๐—˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ฃ๐—”๐—–๐—˜ ๐—•๐—˜๐—ก๐—–๐—› ๐—จ๐—ก๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—— ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—ง๐—”๐—•๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐— ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ก๐—ง๐—”๐—œ๐—ก

On Monday, in celebration of International Womenโ€™s Month and the 15th anniversary of @brave_rockgirl, the NGO proudly unveiled its 66th SAFE SPACE bench, located beside the Table Mountain Cableway ticket office. 

This stunning mosaic bench is more than just a resting place โ€” it stands as a powerful symbol of strength, resilience, and adventure in nature. Designed by the young women of Daring Disa, a BRAVE Rock Girl project that introduces underserved girls to the Cape Floristic Region and trains them as future conservationists and environmentalists, the bench was created with guidance from renowned mosaic artist Lovell Friedman. Adorned with rare red disas, a leopard, and the Table Mountain Fundโ€™s beautiful pink Protea compacta, the bench highlights the critical need to conserve wild spaces for both humans and wildlife. It carries the powerful message: โ€œBuilding Strength and Resilience Through Adventure in Natureโ€, reflecting the heart of the Daring Disa initiative.

Alongside the @sanparkstablemountain, the @tablemountainca, @rockefellerfdn, and @capeleopardtrust, TMF is proud to have supported this inspiring initiative as part of our Pride Programme. 

โ€œ๐˜๐˜ตโ€™๐˜ด ๐˜ข ๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ถ๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜ธ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ง๐˜ถ๐˜ญ ๐˜ฆ๐˜น๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฆ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜บ ๐˜ง๐˜ช๐˜ฃ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜บโ€™๐˜ด ๐˜ธ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฌ ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ง๐˜ถ๐˜ญ. ๐˜›๐˜”๐˜๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ค๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜จ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ต ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜บ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ด ๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ด ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฑ๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ธ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ โ€“ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜บ. ๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ฃ๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ซ๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ด ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ ๐˜ข๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ช๐˜ฎ๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ด ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜จ๐˜ช๐˜ณ๐˜ญโ€™๐˜ด ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ญ๐˜ต ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ข ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ข๐˜ฑ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆโ€. โ€“ Kerry Maree, Table Mountain Fund Manager

#fynbospride #capefloristicregion #fynbos #tablemountain #TMFInTheField #braverockgirl #womeninconservation #safespace
๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€

The Table Mountain Fund is calling for concept proposals that align with the Fundโ€™s Fynbos Forever Programme. Registered organisations in good standing and with a proven track record in Biodiversity Stewardship and/or protected area expansion within the Cape Floristic Region are encouraged to apply.

Applications must be emailed to the Table Mountain Fund Project Coordinator, Carla Wood (cwood@wwf.org.za), before 09:00 on 5 May 2025.

To find out more and to download the full proposal guidelines visit the Grants section on the Table Mountain Fund website.

https://www.thetablemountainfund.org.za/grants/

Credit: @livvymcmurray 

#biodiversity #protectedareas #capefloralkingdom #BiodiversityConservation #Stewardship #grants #fundingopportunities #FynbosForever #fynbos #tmfinthefield
๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ข๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ข๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—”๐—  ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ 

The Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) is a globally recognised natural wonder, celebrated for its rich biodiversity and iconic landmarks. Established in 1998, TMNP is one of the few national parks in the world located within a large cosmopolitan city. This unique location, while a major tourist drawcard, also presents a set of distinct challenges.

As a World Heritage Site, TMNP is not only a vital natural resource but also a hotspot for environmental crimes such as abalone and rock lobster poaching, illegal bark stripping, and the harvesting of fynbos species. The spillover of urban crime into the parkโ€™s open-access areas further compounds these challenges. 
In response, in 2021, SANParks launched the Sea, Air and Mountain (SEAM) Rangers initiative, which has proven highly effective in addressing these issues through proactive law enforcement and crime prevention efforts.

To further strengthen this approach, in late 2024, SANParks TMNP and Conservation Outcomes, with funding from the Table Mountain Fund, facilitated a rigorous recruitment process to select 24  additional SEAM Field Rangers to join the existing group of 16 rangers. Over 300 candidates applied, with 24 selected to undergo specialised training in 2025. 

It was with great pride that TMF attended the pass out parade for the new SEAM Unit at Cape Point today (31 March 2025). This second cohort of rangers will expand the teamโ€™s capacity to tackle anti-poaching efforts and ensure visitor safety โ€“ enhancing park safety, protecting biodiversity, and ensuring the parkโ€™s territorial integrity.

While this is an unusual project for TMF to support, by funding the training of specialised Field Rangers, through SANParks Honorary Rangers, we are assisting our conservation partners to tackle environmental and social crimes, drive economic development through job creation, and, importantly, we are strengthening our longstanding relationship with SANParks. 

#Tablemountain #TMFInTheField #SANParks #Rangers #antipoaching #fynbosforever #fynbospride
๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฒ: ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—ง๐— ๐—™ ๐—™๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜

๐˜š๐˜ˆ๐˜•๐˜—๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฌ๐˜ด ๐˜ง๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ด๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ท๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฌ๐˜ด ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ง๐˜บ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด ๐˜ฃ๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ

SANParks is embarking on a landscape approach to conservation by creating a living landscape mosaic of conservation and production landscapes with differing legal status and management regimes. The aim is to connect existing protected and conserved areas to bring about ecological sustainability while unlocking social and economic benefits for adjacent communities. The project will a) provide a technical assistance fund to SANParks to facilitate negotiations, land purchase, subdivisions and support landowners who have committed their lands to be included as part of National Parks; and b) support the appointment of a SANParks intern as a Living Landscape officer. The focal area will be on buffer zones for Agulhas, Bontebok, Garden Route and West Coast National Parks.

#fynbosforever #tmfinthefield #capefloralkingdom #biodiversityconservation 

Credit: @sanparks
๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฒ: ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—ง๐— ๐—™ ๐—™๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜

๐˜Š๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ท๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ด ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜Š๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ฎ ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ณ, ๐˜ž๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ฅ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ข ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ด (๐˜ธ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ช) 
 
Despite extensive research and conservation efforts, the population of the critically endangered Widdringtonia cedarbergensis (wallichii) (Clanwilliam cedar) continues to shrink. Due to their sparse distribution patterns, individual isolated trees in some localities are now most likely selfing rather than cross-pollinating. Essential for long-term conservation is understanding 1) if there is genetic structure in the cedars, 2) whether there has been inbreeding within the stands, 3) what proportion of seed is resultant from self-fertilization and 4) whether selfing reduces seed and sapling viability. This University of Cape Town project will specifically investigate if there has been inbreeding within the depleted stands in order to inform appropriate seed collection strategies and maximise genetic diversity in tree planting conservation efforts in the Cederberg. 

#fynbosforever #tmfinthefield #capefloralkingdom #biodiversityconservation 

Credit: Nicole Illing
PROGRAMME SHOWCASE: ๐—™๐—ฌ๐—ก๐—•๐—ข๐—ฆ ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—š๐—ฅ๐—”๐— ๐— ๐—˜

TMFโ€™s Fynbos Forever Programme aims to ensure that priority natural ecosystems are healthy and resilient. It includes protection of land and the appropriate management thereof, to allow for future generations to continue to benefit from our unique biodiversity and the services provided by these intact and functional ecosystems.

#biodiversityconservation #biodiversity #fynbos #capefloralkingdom  #tmfinthefield 

Credit: Brett Nattrass
PROGRAMME SHOWCASE: ๐—–๐—”๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—š๐—ฅ๐—”๐— ๐— ๐—˜

TMF is committed to growing and strengthening the conservation community of the Cape Floral Kingdom, by facilitating the inclusion and involvement of new entrants into conservation. TMF best delivers on the Care programme through supporting small and micro grant facilities, which offer financial aid in support of conservation projects being implemented by fledging community-based organisations.

#biodiversityconservation #biodiversity #fynbos #capefloralkingdom  #tmfinthefield

Credit: @jeremymarkshelton
PROGRAMME SHOWCASE: ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—ฆ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—š๐—ฅ๐—”๐— ๐— ๐—˜

Through TMFโ€™s Prosperity Programme, the Fund aims to unlock the potential of fynbos-based economies in order to provide economic and social benefits for our local communities. Through knowledge and skills development, TMF aims to see more youth choose careers in fynbos conservation, as well as to see a growing tourism industry, where visitors come specifically to immerse themselves in fynbos.

#biodiversityconservation #biodiversity #fynbos #capefloralkingdom #fynbospride #tmfinthefield

Credit: @jacqmaraisphoto
PROGRAMME SHOWCASE: ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐——๐—˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—š๐—ฅ๐—”๐— ๐— ๐—˜

TMFโ€™s Pride Programme aims to instil in individuals an understanding and appreciation of fynbos. By encouraging individuals to immersing themselves in fynbos, they will gain a better understanding of the uniqueness of this diverse floral kingdom, their appreciation and love for fynbos will grow, and in turn they will become proud to be custodians of the Cape Floral Kingdom.

#biodiversityconservation #biodiversity #fynbos #capefloralkingdom #fynbospride #tmfinthefield 

Credit: @jacqmaraisphoto
The ultimate aim of TMF is to support the conserva The ultimate aim of TMF is to support the conservation of biodiversity of the CFR and its adjacent marine systems, while delivering significant benefits to the people of the region and beyond. We are fulfilling this aim through the following outcomes delivered through our four programmes:

๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐——๐—˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—š๐—ฅ๐—”๐— ๐— ๐—˜
- Appreciation for fynbos is deepened 

๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—ฆ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—š๐—ฅ๐—”๐— ๐— ๐—˜
- Fynbos-based economies are productive and resilient 

๐—–๐—”๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—š๐—ฅ๐—”๐— ๐— ๐—˜
- There is a growing community who practice inclusive conservation 

๐—™๐—ฌ๐—ก๐—•๐—ข๐—ฆ ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—š๐—ฅ๐—”๐— ๐— ๐—˜
- Ecosystems are healthy and resilient 

Over the past 5 years, through these programmes, TMF has funded 30 projects amounting to R19.35 million. 

#fynbosforever #fynbospride #tmfinthefield #biodiversityconservation #communityconservation #protectedareas #smallgrants 

Credit: Pierre van der Spuy, Scott Ramsay, Peter Chadwick
To date, The Table Mountain Fund has invested clos To date, The Table Mountain Fund has invested close to R100 million in over 350 projects. These projects range from purchasing important conservation land and engaging landowners in sustainable land management, to funding applied research, and supporting civil society to carry out innovative conservation projects in high value conservation areas.

 #Conservation #CapeFloralKingdom #Biodiversity #Fynbos
#fynbosforever #fynbospride #capefloralkingdom #fynbos #capefloristicregion #tablemountain #trustfund #conservation #biodiversity

Credit: Jacques Marais, Olivia McMurray, Pierre van der Spuy, Jeremy Shelton
South Africaโ€™s growing developmental pressures, South Africaโ€™s growing developmental pressures, linked to ever-increasing urbanisation and agricultural expansion, have led to significant natural habitat loss across the Cape Floristic Region. This has been exacerbated in many areas by the encroachment of alien vegetation. While fynbos is classified as a fire-dependent vegetation type, too frequent fires are also threatening certain species that are unable to re-establish themselves (when adult plants from these species are destroyed their seed banks become exhausted, which can bring about local extinction).

The Table Mountain Fund, along with our dedicated partners, has worked tirelessly to conserve the natural wonders of the Cape Floral Kingdom, but there is much more to do as the threats to this unique World Heritage Site are mounting every day. 

Join us, as we work to protect and restore the rich biodiversity of the Cape Floral Region, allowing people and nature to thrive. 

#Conservation #CapeFloralKingdom #Biodiversity #Fynbos
#fynbosforever #fynbospride #capefloralkingdom #fynbos #capefloristicregion #tablemountain #trustfund #conservation #biodiversity

Credit: @jeremymarkshelton
As modern development continues to challenge ecolo As modern development continues to challenge ecological sustainability, our responsibilityโ€”both locally and globallyโ€”to protect the Cape Floristic Region (CFR) and its essential biodiversity remains paramount. Conservation requires urgent action, and at the Table Mountain Fund (TMF), we take great pride in being a key enabler of these efforts.

TMF occupies a unique position in the CFR as the only funding body exclusively dedicated to supporting fynbos conservation projects. Our hands-on management team plays an active role in shaping the regionโ€™s conservation agenda. We offer consistent and reliable funding opportunities, providing small and micro-grants that enable stakeholders to launch and sustain impactful conservation initiatives across the region. 

 #Conservation #CapeFloralKingdom #Biodiversity #Fynbos
#fynbosforever #fynbospride #capefloralkingdom #fynbos #capefloristicregion #tablemountain #trustfund #conservation #biodiversity

Credit: @livvymcmurray
The Table Mountain Fund takes its name from our ic The Table Mountain Fund takes its name from our iconic mountain, not only because of its symbolic significance but also due to the early focus of scientific and botanical research in this area. However, Table Mountain is just one part of a much larger natural treasureโ€”the Cape Floral Kingdom. Although the smallest of the worldโ€™s six plant kingdoms, it is, by far, the richest in terms of biodiversity. As such, the TMF is dedicated to the entire Cape Floral Kingdom, with Table Mountain standing as a powerful symbol of this exceptional region.

This year, we are excited to share some of the new projects weโ€™ve funded and the inspiring individuals we work withโ€”dedicated conservationists committed to protecting this awe-inspiring landscape.

Join us in 2025, as we work to protect and restore the rich biodiversity of the Cape Floral Region, allowing people and nature to thrive. 

#tablemountain #tmfinthefield #capefloralregion #capefloralkingdom #2025 #biodiversity #fynbos #biodiversityconservation 

Credit: @peterianchadwick and @livvymcmurray
As the TMF team heads off for our summer break we As the TMF team heads off for our summer break we would like to thank our partners, donors, and supporters for your ongoing commitment to helping us to protect and restore the rich biodiversity of our awe-inspiring Cape Floral Region.

May your festive season be filled with joy, laughter and many adventures in our fabulous fynbos.

#fynbos #festiveseason #fynbosforever #thankyou 

Credit: @peterianchadwick
Here in the Cape, weโ€™re fortunate to have some o Here in the Cape, weโ€™re fortunate to have some of the worldโ€™s most breathtaking natural spaces right on our doorstep. These summer holidays, take the opportunity to get your kids outdoors and show them the magic and wonder of our incredible fynbos. ๐ŸŒธ

Numerous studies highlight the positive impact outdoor time has on children, with all agreeing on one key fact: kids who spend time outside are happier, less stressed, and more focused! Whether 30 minutes or 3 hours, time spent in nature builds confidence, sparks creativity, inspires imagination, and fosters leadership skills. It also reduces anxiety and, importantly, instills a deep respect for the environment. 

If we want our children to respect and protect our planet, they must first experience and connect with it. Letโ€™s get them outside! ๐Ÿ’š 

#OutdoorAdventure #Fynbos #Nature #ChildhoodDevelopment #Conservation #fynbos #capefloralkingdom #fynbosforever 

Credit: Sarah-Leigh Watson
Renosterveld is one of the planetโ€™s most biodive Renosterveld is one of the planetโ€™s most biodiverse ecosystems, rich in plant species. However, its fertile shale-derived soils made it an ideal area for agricultural expansion, leading to widespread transformation. By the end of the 20th century, less than 10% of the original Renosterveld remained in its natural state. The tiny, fragmented pockets that still exist are highly vulnerable, which is why this unique vegetation type is classified as โ€œCritically Endangeredโ€ and stands among the worldโ€™s most threatened habitats.

#FynbosForever #FynbosPride #CapeFloralKingdom #SouthAfrica #CriticallyEndangered

Photo credit: @peterianchadwick
While the plants of the Cape Floral Kingdom often While the plants of the Cape Floral Kingdom often steal the spotlight, the region is also home to remarkable species from the animal kingdom that hold global biodiversity significance. Due to its nutrient-poor soils, fynbos supports few large mammals, and its birdlife, though charming, includes only six endemic species. However, the true hidden gems are its insects, reptiles, and amphibiansโ€”unique, intriguing, and undeniably captivating, even with just a quick glance.

Photographed: The Table Mountain ghost frog (Heleophryne rosei) is a rare and elusive creature. Found exclusively within a tiny range of less than 8 kmยฒ, this extraordinary frog inhabits just seven streams on the east- and south-facing slopes of Table Mountain.

#capefloralkingdom #FynbosForever #fynbos #BiodiversityConservation #biodiversity #Conservation #ghostfrog #tablemountain 

Credit: Carla Wood
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