Invasive Plant Clearing for Water Supply in Cape Town

under implementation

The project involves clearing invasive alien plants in key catchment areas around Cape Town to recover billions of litres of water annually. This nature-based solution helps secure the city's water future by restoring natural catchments, ensuring more water flows into dams, rivers, and underground reserves. Since April 2019, over 41,000 hectares have been cleared, with an additional 50,000 hectares undergoing follow-up clearing to prevent regrowth. The initiative is part of a broader water strategy including groundwater extraction and aquifer recharge projects.