Homepage Latest news About us Environmental History Birdlife Other Creatures Vegetation Future Plans Homes at Korsmans Pictures Contact About usLocality: Benoni, GautengType: UrbanChairman: Mr. M. C. Venter (Thys) Tel: 011 918 1950 Cell: 083 227 4091 e-mail: mventer@mweb.co.zaSecretary: Mrs. C. Marques (Cathi) Tel: 011 849 3168 Cell: 083 369 5761 e-mail: cathi.marques@yahoo.comNumber of members: Eleven at present, Number of properties and/or households: Approx. 200Total surface area: Approximately 100 Hectares.Date of establishment: 2010Other Committee Members: Dave Barry Bill & Annette Cousens Lara Cunningham James Dent Max Herold Anne Mearns George Oertel Stuart Taylor Korsman Conservancy Objective 1:Restore, manage and maintain the natural beauty of the Sanctuary according to sound conservation principles as outlined in a Management Plan approved by the Gauteng Conservation /Stewardship Association and the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM)Objective 2: Cultivate interest and participation by property owners within the Conservancy in the preservation and transformation of the Conservancy to create an indigenous environment that promotes birdlife, wildlife and recreation focussing on children, walkers, joggers, cyclists and families whilst protecting and enhancing the natural beauty of the Sanctuary.Objective 3:Assist with the planned upgrade of the Conservancy by encouraging EMM to invest in line with the stated objectives, by involving property owners in the Conservancy in the upkeep and control of the Conservancy and by coordinating the inputs from other interest groups to provide a unified voice.Objective 4: Establish a sustainable solution for the long term upkeep and control of the Conservancy thereby ensuring that EMM’s investment is protected and standards are maintained over the long term.Objective 5:Promote environmental conservation and environmental education amongst children, residents in the area and visitors using the proposed facilities available for education, promotion and fund raising purposes.Objective 6: Raise funds for achieving its Objectives and fulfil its Mission. Objective 7:Assist government and Local Community agencies to improve general security in the area in order to provide a safe environment where visitors to the area and residents are free to enjoy the facility. Objectives Locality: Korsman Bird Sanctuary is in Westdene, Benoni. Twenty-eight kilometers east of Johannesburg. (26°11’ 36” South and 28°17’36” East) The pan is formed by a natural depression in the land and has no natural outlet. YOUR REFUGE FROM THE RAT RACE Registration number GCSA066 To see all content, you will need the current version of Adobe Flash Player to view it. |