Nirvana Fynbos Sanctuary
![자연림/자생식물: 그 지역 원산지 식물군, 종종 아주 오래된 나무의 숲, 가보 또는 토착종으로 불림. 토착종은 열대지방 수입품보다 적은 물과 보살핌이 더 요구되고 보통 새, 벌, 나비보다 더 매력적이며, 균형이 잡혀 조화안에서 삶의 순환을 도와줌. 원예사, 영속농업자 또는 원예학자 또는 이 아이콘에 대한 정보센터, 모든 사람들이 확인하고 야생식물을 위한 관심을 도와줄 수 있음. 자연림/자생식물](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_75.gif)
![주요동물 서식지
: 중요한 야생동물 생태계 또는 자연 번식 영역은 희귀하거나 특히 아름답고 풍부하다. 감성적인 이 아이콘은 둥지를 튼 서식지와 어리고 큰 동물들을 보호하기 위해 사용함. 주요동물 서식지](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_82.gif)
![유기농/지역 생산식품: 소비자와 근접한 곳에서 생산되어, 신선함을 감소시키고 장거리 배달 과정에서 발생하는 생태학적 영향을 증가시키는 '음식 마일리지'를 최소화하는 지역 음식. 유기농 음식은 농약 및 합성비료의 사용과 유전자 변형을 하지 않고, 수확 이후에도 어떠한 화학 물질을 첨가하지 않아 영양가적 가치를 최대화한 음식을 말한다. 공정거래 또는 직거래 식품을 포함한다. (참고: 유기농 및 지역생산 식품을 파는 슈퍼마켓에도 이 아이콘이 적용될 수 있는지 결정한다.) 유기농/지역 생산식품](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_3.gif)
![봄꽃 명소
: 자연발생적이거나 재배된 꽃 또는 꽃나무는 특히 이 지역에서 아름다고 풍부함.
봄꽃 명소](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_78.gif)
![서식지 위험지역: 종종 인간 활동에 의하여 다양한 야생 생태계를 잃어가 위기에 처한 동식물 지역. 서식지 위험지역](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_51.gif)
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Nirvana Farm is an equestrian retreat and fynbos rehabilitation project located 35 minutes from Cape Town on the West Coast. The farm is approximately 30 hectares and is situated in the critically endangered Sandveld fynbos biome.
This biome is home to many exceedingly rare species of both fauna and flora, many on the brink of extinction. This is due to a number of reasons primarily caused by man – this includes runaway growth of alien species of plant including Port Jackson, Australian Myrtle, Bluegum, Pine, Wattle and Rooikrans; destruction of habitat for farming and grazing; veld fires (often man-made and out of control) and pollution.
Nirvana Farm was acquired by Rosh Sewpersad and Tony Martin in 2006. At this time it had suffered years of neglect and was in a very poor state on all fronts. Through an intensive, ongoing alien-clearing effort, we have managed to rehabilitate over 50% of the natural fynbos to date. In spring the farm once again sings with joy as it showcases its breathtaking, multicoloured and varied natural abundance. In fact, in collaboration with SANBI (SA National Biodiveristy Institute based at Kirstenbosch Gardens), we have recently discovered an original species of gladiolus which was thought to have become extinct in the area 130 years ago!
Eradication of alien vegetation and fynbos rehabilitation is an ongoing task however, as seedbeds can remain dormant for 60-100 years! This means that we constantly have to keep on top of regrowth.
As funds and manpower are limited, we offer the opportunity for interested volunteers to help us in this very rewarding task. Basically it comes down to you volunteering your physical labour - tasks include cutting down/uprooting of alien vegetation and applying herbicide to prevent re-growth. We supply the tools (although some of the invasive species can be uprooted by hand). You must also come prepared to work outdoors (bring gloves/ hat/ sunblock/ water/ etc.) It is up to you how long you want to work for (we usually work from 9am-4pm with breaks in between). At the moment, we can only accommodate volunteers on the weekends. Lunch will be provided. In return, we offer volunteers the opportunity of enjoying the amenities and activities on the farm. These include horse riding, interacting with horses, quad bike trails, organic vegetable gardens, sustainable harvesting of wild flowers, meditation retreats, reiki treatments, etc. You can think of it as a “talent exchange” – your labour in exchange for some peace and tranquillity, communing with some very rare nature.
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