Through robust wildfire management and key partnerships, CapeNature has minimised fire devastation in the Western Cape, safeguarding thousands of hectares and unique ecosystems.
Cape Nature ’s wildfire response teams working to control fires across protected areas in the Western Cape. Picture: File PictureFrom April 2023 to March 2024, Cape Nature responded to 89 wildfires across the Western Cape, burning roughly 73,671 hectares.
This rapid-response approach was crucial in minimising extensive damage and resource demands, explained Dr Ashley Naidoo, CEO of CapeNature. According to Boshoff, the rising number of global wildfire incidents is tied to climate change and increasing human impact on the environment, as demonstrated by catastrophic fires in South Africa’s Garden Route, Canada, and Hawaii in 2023.
CapeNature’s data reveals that human activities were behind 55% of the fires during the 2023/24 season. Causes included negligent and intentional ignitions from braais, fireworks, and open fires, with another 12% resulting from mechanical causes like vehicle malfunctions, welding, and machinery use.
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