Wetlands project at tip of Africa shows the way to ecological recovery
A wetlands project close to the southern tip of Africa is a shining example of environmental recovery that needs to be replicated the world over if we are to turn the tide on wetland loss
WWF
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The Nuwejaars Wetlands Special Management Area ( NWSMA ), close to Cape Agulhas , is a unique conservation venture made up of 25 landowners who have signed title deed restrictions to protect the area . With the Elim community , they are working to restore these wetlands to ecological health for the benefit of people and nature .
The work at Nuwejaars is exactly what is being advocated for this year ’ s World Wetlands Day ( 2 February ) with its focus on the restoration of wetlands and their importance as a source of fresh
Figure 1 : Two centuries ago , hippos became locally extinct in the southern Cape , but they have now been returned to the Nuwejaars wetlands near Cape Agulhas .
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