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Mainly due to the freedoms people regained after being locked-down, who now wish to get out more, exercise and generally improve their well-being, which is also partly due to the liveability we enjoy, here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means the Constantia Greenbelts are being more frequented as a result of the social increase in demographics across the spectrum of Cape Town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is not business as usual anymore. The most concerning is that, despite our world class natural resources, we perform low on sustainability figures. We have a lot of work to be done to protect the greenbelts and ensure its sustainability,\u201d Walker warned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main aims and objectives called upon the Friends are to ensure the preservation, conservation and recreational usage of the greenbelts, by: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Operating with the agreement of the managing authority namely the City; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fostering and promoting public awareness of, and respect for the greenbelts;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Informing the public about the diversity of flora and fauna which may be found in the CVGBs; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most importantly, protecting, through lawful means and wherever possible, the CVGBs against actual or threatened degradation due to any cause, and particularly, the erosion of its boundaries;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And participating in formal planning activities of the City, Provincial and National authorities where proposed or approved development may impact on the CVGBs or its surrounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Walker highlighted that, to him, the purpose of being part of the FoCVGBs is not about \u201ccreating gardens, no\u2026 but creating environment that can sustain itself\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He continued to point out to his fellow members that the greenbelts are suffering due to insufficient maintenance of grass cutting and vegetation; invasive specie removal and follow-up maintenance to sustain work that had already been done in previous projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you spent thousands of rands to clear a site overgrown with vegetation and tangling species, but never return to fulfil maintenance of these clean-ups \u2013 within a few months that progress will be lost due to total regrowth. Sometimes, the vegetation on these sites grow back even tougher; which means it was all a waste of money in services paid,\u201d Walker maintained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He did, however, provide feedback on the mowing of the City\u2019s grassy landscapes seeing much improvement compared to previous years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAlas, now that a lot of such services are being subcontracted by the City, it makes the associated service delivery vulnerable to many battles (with regards to tender applications, financial affairs and legalities) that holds back a lot of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe problem with appointing new contractors is the learning curves the ecologically sensitive areas require. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEach time there is a new contractor, their improved and quicker working is stagnated by all the learning curves these spaces has in store.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walker believes that the Constantia Valley\u2019s greenbelts require a lot more dedication, work and, above all, follow-up maintenance to be sustainably grown and protected for future generations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBut if the City, its contractors and Friends of all the valley\u2019s greenbelts come together in concerted efforts \u2013 we ought to build great progress and upkeep going forward.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The public is invited to join efforts by the FoCVGB in sustainably maintaining the natural wonders of Cape Town\u2019s vulnerable ecosystems and greenbelts. 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