Just like rainforests and coral reefs, wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems in the world, providing immense value to wildlife and humans.
In addition to providing food and shelter for a vast array of diverse species, wetlands improve water quality, provide flood protection, and erosion control, as well as acting as a sponge for carbon.
And these benefits are being felt by residents at Renishaw Hills, the mature lifestyle estate in Scottburgh, where the restoration of indigenous vegetation within Mpambanyoni Conservation Development adjacent to the estate began in May 2016.
The restoration aims to convert around 22 hectares of sugarcane farm into its natural wetland state, a project which forms an integral part of the overall restoration project being funded by Renishaw Property Developments.
Work on the wetlands is being undertaken by around 50 to 60 local inhabitants, providing much-needed job creation in the area.
Jonathan Acutt, Managing Director of Acutts Real Estate said: “Being a labour-intensive project, there was some interruption to the process during the pandemic, but there has been significant improvement with many naturally occurring wetland plants, insects, birds and animals re-emerging. Renishaw Hills residents continue to monitor the progress of the restoration project closely, and are always excited to report new sightings emanating from this ever-changing environment.”
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