Support Overberg firefighting year-round – donations made this winter help equip and support firefighters during fire season.
WHATS HAPPENING IN OUR WORLD
FynbosFire in the Cape Times
Innovative initiatives helping curb impact of unwanted fires in the Fynbos biome. There have been over 1000 reported unwanted wildfires in the Western Cape since the beginning of the month. The GEF FynbosFire project has been funding the set the goFPA.
Greater Overberg FPA becoming a reality!
For over two years land owners have been in discussion about forming a district-wide Fire Protection Association (FPA) and it is finally becoming a reality. With the support of the Overberg DM Chief Fire Officer, Reinard Geldenhuys and the coordination by the...
Landowner Tip: Using controlled burning as a tool for Invasive Alien Plant clearing
Fire is the most efficient way to clear a piece of land of vegetation and fynbos needs fire to regenerate. So why not use fire for clearing unwanted plants such as invasive alien plants to allow fynbos to grow there? The answer is: yes, you …
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THE OVERBERG FIRES.
All funds raised will SUPPORT fire-fighters battling the overwhelming Overberg fires. ALL monies raised will be: – used for making the fire lines more bearable, including; – cellphone airtime to talk to their families at home; – foodstuff like ice to keep their drinks cold, that warm meal to supplement their ration packs, and any other essentials. goFPA is a registered PBO.
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You can get involved by providing goods to energise our fire-fighters. Here’s a list of non-perishable items you can drop off – that help sustain our fire-fighters working hard to protect our homes and nature
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