My concern after hearing that the successful Greyton Baboon Management Programme was coming to an end and my love for Greyton and the gift of its abundant and pristine natural surrounds led to a meeting with interested parties as to how to move forwards. The partnership between The Sophia Foundation and Wild Restoration where we had initiated and were sponsoring their corridor work, including cameras, had highlighted the wealth of nature in the surroundings – leopard, caracal, honey badger, porcupine, bushpig, duiker.

 

Could a programme be initiated that includes all of nature in Greyton? Could it serve as a model of eco-responsibility, consciousness and sustainability for others to follow and where we would honour our role as custodians of this priceless eco-system for future generations?

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The Sophia Foundation agreed to offer match funding for a period of three years “to launch a reimagined initiative with a broader vision – one centered on the positive co-existence of people and all parts of nature” The Greyton Nature Programme. 

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The Greyton Nature Programme Brochure

living in harmony with nature

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One of the highlights of living in Greyton is being surrounded by relatively untouched nature. It’s probably our best asset. But it takes work to protect our natural environment and support its co-existence with the village.

 

The planned extension of the Nature Reserve and this new Greyton Nature Programme aim to do this, with your help.

What is the Greyton Nature Programme?

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The Greyton Nature Programme is a community-driven effort to help Greyton residents live in harmony with the nature around us. Together, we’re working to protect and nurture this shared environment, so that both people and nature can thrive here.

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The programme includes:

• Nature Reserve management, including trail maintenance and signage.

• Rangers to support co-existence with wildlife, including baboon management.

• Awareness-raising and environmental education.

• Clearing invasive plant species.

• Biodiversity monitoring and research.

• A manager has been appointed to ensure a professional and well managed programme which will be launched on 21 July 2026.

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Contact: Rupert Barnard