| Area Conserved: |
| 35 ha |
| Wine District: |
| Franschoek |
| Owner / Contact Person: |
| Pietie Le Roux |
| Phone: |
| (021) 8763119 |
| Website: |
| www.la-motte.co.za |
| Membership Date: |
| 02 April 2007 |
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Biodiversity highlights: Area conserved – 35ha.
La Motte has always been interested in conserving the natural environment and they are committed to blend all commercial activities with nature. Yearly alien clearing operations are taking place and the ultimate aim is to clear all of the 35 hectares (vegetation type: Hawequas Sandstone Fynbos) conservation area. |
Since 2004 they have started with the clearing of alien vegetation. They are making use of a professional person (Mr. Barry Stander) to assist them with their alien clearing operations. They are also involved in the rehabilitation of some of the cleared areas. All seeds are collected on the farm and propagated in their own nursery.
Some of the species they have planted are: Buchu, Protea species, including an endemic Blushing Bride species. They've also started a nursery, specifically for the commercial cultivation of Disa species. Some of these plants will also be re-established into the conservation area.
Their view is to do everything as natural as possible, and by implementing the BWI biodiversity guidelines, to have minimal negative effects on the environment.
La Motte aims to become a BWI champion soon and both the cellar and farm has been externally audited and all recommendations implemented. They've obtained a General Authorisation for the end-use of their cellar effluent from the Dept. of Water affairs and Forestry. |
