Mission: to support the conservation and rehabilitation of Groenkloof Nature Reserve, Klapperkop Hills and the surrounding green areas, and promote the conservation and sustainable utilisation (including low impact recreational activities) of the area.

These green areas are 3-5km south of the Central Business District of Pretoria, City of Tshwane, South Africa.

Our main objective for 2006-2009 is the conversion of Klapperkop Hill to a nature reserve, to fence the area in with 2,4m game fence, to build game grids on Johan Rissik drive, to re-establish plants, game and other wildlife, and facilitate hiking and cycling trails and other low impact recreational activities.

Click here for more info about the Klapperkop project.

Other activities of FGNR:

• Walks, guided walks, work-in-the-reserve ‘parties’, guest speakers, and meetings to improve the reserve.
• Discounts and free access to Groenkloof Nature Reserve and the two other biggest Tshwane Nature Reserves given from time to time to members.
• See noticeboard for some upcoming events.
• See newspaper articles of recent work-in-the-reserve ‘parties’
• Click here for a membership application form

Who and what are the Friends of Groenkloof Nature Reserve ?

• Residents of the surrounding communities, nature lovers and sportspeople (mountain bikers, cyclists and runners)
• Established May 2002.
• Affiliated to The SA Wildlife Society (Wessa) since September 2002. NPO 000-716
• Constitution signed September 2002
• Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Tshwane Municipality signed October 2002.
• Registered with SARS as a public benefit organisation. Donations and bequests to FGNR are exempt from donations tax and estate duty.

Steering committee members 2008-2009 :

How can I become involved? How can I support FGNR and help with the conservation of these green areas?

• Join one of our activities
• Support the Klapperkop project with a financial contribution
• Become a member
• Please inform us by email of future activities and important events