Nkomba Bird Sanctuary
Area Coverage: 5.99 Ha
"Restored from the town dump into a 5.99Ha miracle. We are the current keepers of this biodiversity sanctuary."
Primary Focus
Hydrology
Avifauna
Botanical
Fauna
Community
Significance
Primary Focus
Alien Invasive Eradication
On-site removal and control of invasive plants to prevent wetland collapse and displacement of indigenous vegetation.
Makamati Trails
Area Coverage: 4.90 Ha
"Originally dammed as a reservoir for Botha House estate, the wall collapsed in the early 2000s. Now a naturally rewilded 4.90Ha wetland corridor, it serves as a critical artery for Pennington wildlife, crossing six streets."
Wetland
Trails
Biodiversity
Community
Significance
Wetland
Filtration & Hydrology
Active restoration and clearing of silt and debris traps ensures natural water filtration and stabilises banks along the Makamati River.