Vote For Sustainable Ceder - The Critically Endangered Cedar Needs Your Help

South Africa’s Sustainable Ceder has been shortlisted for funding in the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) initiative. Funding will be decided by a public vote, which is currently open. With just a few clicks, you can help this remarkable organisation secure the resources they need to continue their vital conservation work.

EOCA supports grassroots conservation projects worldwide, protecting wild places and wildlife through initiatives ranging from forest restoration to habitat conservation and ecotourism. Seventeen conservation projects from across the globe, spanning three categories, have been shortlisted for this amazing opportunity. Voting is open until 14 April 2025.

Why Your Vote Matters

"This funding would be a game-changer for us," says Dawie Burger, Founder of Sustainable Ceder. "It would allow us to accelerate our tree-planting initiatives, improve our tracking capabilities, and expand our educational outreach. Every vote brings us one step closer to our goal of preserving and restoring the Cederberg’s natural heritage."

A small effort from you can unlock substantial funding for Sustainable Ceder’s transformative conservation projects. If successful in the EOCA vote, Sustainable Ceder plans to:

• Expand Their Nursery Project: Increasing the capacity to cultivate native trees for large-scale planting initiatives.
• Create Planting Equipment: Designing and acquiring tools to make reforestation efforts more efficient and impactful.
• Intensify Tree Planting Initiatives: Scaling up efforts to restore natural habitats in the Cederberg region.
• Purchase Equipment for Better Tracking and Data Collection: Enhancing the monitoring of reforestation progress and ecological impacts.
• Education Drives: Raising awareness about conservation and sustainable practices within local communities.
• Community Involvement: Empowering communities to actively participate in the restoration and protection of their natural environments.

About Sustainable Ceder

Sustainable Ceder is a conservation organisation committed to protecting and restoring the Cederberg region’s natural habitat through sustainable reforestation of the critically endangered Clanwilliam Ceder Tree. To learn more, visit sustainableceder.org.

How to Vote

Voting is simple and takes just a few moments. Visit the EOCA Vote Portal to cast your vote for Sustainable Ceder. There are three categories for voting, with Sustainable Ceder appearing in the Forestry Category. This is a global initiative, so every vote counts, and yours could be the one that helps secure this important funding.

About EOCA

The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) funds grassroots projects worldwide aimed at conserving and protecting wild places and wildlife. Past projects have spanned continents, including the conservation of bears in Italy, orangutans in Borneo, and elephants in Thailand, as well as cleaning plastic pollution, restoring forests, conserving animal habitats, and promoting ecotourism to enhance conservation efforts.

South African Representation

Sustainable Ceder is one of three South African initiatives shortlisted for EOCA funding, alongside Project Rhino and Nuwejaars Wetlands Special Management Area. Although these organisations are in different vote categories, they also represent important initiatives in protecting the natural resources of South Africa.

Act Now

Voting closes on 14 April 2025. Act now and help Sustainable Ceder continue their incredible work.