BBC letter in response to the information shared at the community meetings regarding the planned predator-mitigation fence at Stony Point
This letter represents the Betty’s Bay Conservancy’s response to CapeNature, outlining our concerns regarding the proposed predator‑mitigation fence at Stony Point, while also offering constructive recommendations.
Our commitment remains to collaborate closely with organisations dedicated to managing and safeguarding the African Penguin, ensuring its long‑term survival.
Notice to affected persons
The Overstrand Municipality has issued an official Notice to Affected Persons regarding the proposed installation of signage on Clarence Drive.
As part of our role in safeguarding the character and conservation values of Betty’s Bay, BBC is sharing this notice with our members. We urge all residents and stakeholders to read the document carefully and to submit objections if they believe this installation will negatively impact our community or environment.
Overberg Geoscientists Group (OGG) – Harold Porter Gardens and Betty’s Bay Beach Field Trip
(Meeting Point: 14.00 at Harold Porter Gardens Parking area at 2.00pm)
The Endangered Satyrium hallackii Bolus subsp. hallackii
Satyrium is a genus of 91 species of which 88 occur in Africa (41 occur in South Africa) and 3 in Asia. The mountains of the Rift Valley, Drakensberg and the Cape Floristic Region (CFR) are the three main areas of diversity and the CFR has the highest concentration of 32 species1.