To locate biodiversity conservation in the mainstream of local economic development through the establishment of a conservation economy the Western Cape.

CapeNature is a public institution with the statutory responsibility for biodiversity conservation in the Western Cape. CapeNature is driven by the vision to establish a successful 'Conservation Economy' - embraced by all citizens of the Western Cape and to transform biodiversity conservation into a key component of local economic development in the province. Our own definition of a conservation economy is an economy in which key principles and practices of biodiversity conservation have been fully integrated into all forms and levels of economic activity. We achieve this objective through various programmes and projects

Community-based Natural Resource Management
Youth Development
Environmental Crime Investigation
Wildlife Management
Eco-tourism development