The Montagu Ecology Club was founded 2000 with the following aims and objectives:
Aims and Intent
• To strive for the conservation of the natural and built environment of Montagu
• To create environmental awareness and undertake environmental education
• among the people of the Montagu Magisterial District.
• To network and collaborate with other organizations/groups of similar aims.
• To ensure that environmental projects / interventions in Montagu are environmentally and socially sustainable
Specific Objectives
• The dissemination of information about the environment and ecology related matters among the inhabitants, the local authorities and tourists in the Montagu.
• The promotion of responsible eco-tourism in Montagu and its environs.
• The planting of indigenous plants and the eradication of invasive alien species via collaboration through the hacking group and collaboration of the municipality and other groups.
• Playing a general monitoring role in the preservation of the local environment in accordance with environmental legislation.
• Engaging with the Langeberg municipality and Cape Nature on environmental
• issues.
• Organizing regular meetings and excursions.
• Obtaining assistance from experts in various fields.
For any enquiries or interest to join the ECO Club:
Francois du Toit : Chairman
082 852 6466
ecologymontagu@gmail.com
Find us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ecologymontagu