Fire, Fynbos and the Future
Fri, 20 Nov
|Windsor Hotel
Tickets: R130 early bird I R150 full price Sean Privett Drawing on 30 years of experience, Sean Privett reveals the fascinating role of fire in fynbos, the threat of increasingly severe fires and invasive species, and what these challenges mean for the future of this extraordinary landscape.
Time & Location
20 Nov 2026, 14:00 – 15:00
Windsor Hotel, 49 Marine Dr, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
About the event
Presentation: Fire, Fynbos and the Future - Sean Privett
Tickets: R130 early bird I R150 full price
For more than 30 years, Sean Privett has explored, studied and documented the remarkable flora and fauna of Grootbos Nature Reserve and the wider Walker Bay Conservancy. His deep connection to this landscape has given him an exceptional understanding of the ecology, biodiversity and conservation challenges of the southern Overberg.
A founder and Managing Director of the Grootbos Foundation, Sean has dedicated much of his career to protecting the region’s natural heritage while creating opportunities for neighbouring communities.
In this presentation, he draws on three decades of experience to explore the vital role fire plays in the fynbos ecosystem, the growing challenges posed by increasingly severe fires, and the impact of invasive species on this unique landscape. Most importantly, he considers what we can do to build greater resilience and protect the Overberg…