About
A branch rooted in the Kogelberg
Hangklip Botanical Society (NPC) is the Kogelberg Branch of the Botanical Society of South Africa - a community of residents and friends who love,
study and protect the indigenous tora of Cape Hangklıp
Why we exist
Conserving our fynbos for future generations
The Kogelberg is the recognised heart of the Cape Floristic Region - one of the world's six floral kingdoms.
Us
Our mission
To conserve the fynbos of the Kogelberg through research, action, and community involvement.
Our vision
A future where the fynbos thrives and is valued by generations to come.
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Host monthly talks, book launches and field walks open to members and friends.
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Run regular hacks to clear invasive alien vegetation across the Kogelberg.
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Support Harold Porter National Botanical Garden through the Friends and Book & Craft Shop.
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Participate in CREW (Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers) citizen science.
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Connect locals with the Kogelberg Garden Circle to grow indigenous gardens at home.
What we do
Protecting the Kogelberg, one plant at a time
Kogelberg in numbers
103,629
Kogelberg Biosphere
Fynbos species
1,880
60 + years
of alien clearing
723
Recorded hacking events
