In restoring and preserving critical ecosystems and biological processes in this unique area, we strive towards expansion of Wilderness, harmonious living at the interface with Wilderness, and the wise and thoughtful use and enjoyment of our natural resources.

One of our principal goals is the expansion of habitat for the threatened Cape Mountain Leopard. As a climax predator, this beautiful Big Cat represents all the other plants, animals and inanimate resources which are under threat. In the greater Baviaanskloof area we have lost 24 (that we know of), of these magnificent Big Cats in the last five years. This has been through illegal gin-trapping and hunting of this protected species by farmers. We are working around the clock to save this most beautiful of the Big Cats. Go to our Friends of The Cape Mountain Leopard page to find out more about the Cape Mountain Leopard and the 16 big cats we have saved so far.

To date we have brought 8500 ha in the Southern Kouga foothills into the Skilderkrantz fold by purchase with private funds and are expanding apace. Some of this is degraded farmland, a very small part of which is being converted and revitalized to nature-friendly organic management. The rest, together with the wilderness areas, will be gradually rehabilitated to the most pristine wild state achievable.

Skilderkrantz has opportunities for conservation minded people to invest and/or volunteer to make this part of the Baviaanskloof a nature reserve which is sustainable into the future, making this World Heritage site truly something for all people for all time and a sanctuary for many plants and animals, especially the Cape Mountain Leopard.