WWF Factsheet - Sappi Bioblitz.indd

A fact sheet detailing a biodiversity survey (BioBlitz) conducted in January 2026 in the upper uMkhomazi catchment to record species and assess ecological stability.

• In January 2026, a BioBlitz—a community-driven biodiversity survey involving scientists and local members—was conducted across priority sites in the upper uMkhomazi catchment, specifically Inzinga, Qutsheni, Nguga / Mapanekeni, and Stoffelton.
• The survey recorded approximately 330 plant species (the dominant group), 40 bird species, and 25 insect species, with low but important representation from other classes including mammals, fungi, amphibians, arachnids, and reptiles.
• The dataset identified several threatened and regionally significant species, including the Southern Bald Ibis and Wattled Crane (listed as vulnerable), and the Cape Vulture and Martial Eagle (listed as endangered). The presence of apex predators like Verreauxs Eagle, scavengers such as vultures, and pollinator-supported plant species indicates the landscape supports intact ecological processes.

APA

WWF South Africa (n.d.). WWF Factsheet - Sappi Bioblitz.indd. https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/img/original/wwf-factsheet---sappi-bioblitz_digital_final.pdf

Chicago

WWF South Africa. WWF Factsheet - Sappi Bioblitz.indd. n.d. https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/img/original/wwf-factsheet---sappi-bioblitz_digital_final.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfsouthafricandwwf, author = {{WWF South Africa}}, title = {{WWF Factsheet - Sappi Bioblitz.indd}}, institution = {WWF South Africa}, url = {https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/img/original/wwf-factsheet---sappi-bioblitz_digital_final.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }