# CapeNature’s 2025 State of Conservation Report shows major strides in biodiversity protection across the Western Cape. Over 13-thousand hectares were added to the province’s conservation estate, bringing the total to more than one-million hectares. The report highlights the impact of climate change, the need for resilience, and the vital role of partnerships with landowners and researchers. CapeNature CEO Ashley Naidoo says the progress reflects collective efforts toward a more sustainable and environmentally secure future.
CapeNature expands conservation estate by 13,000 hectares