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Bulbs of the fynbos Fynbos has the world's richest flora of bulbous plants or geophytes, and also some of the most beautiful. Most geophytes belong to the lily families Amaryllidaceae, Iridaceae, Liliaceae and Orchidaceae, but there are also many fynbos geophytes in the daisy, geranium and oxalis families.

Conservancies, implemented by the WCNCB in the region, encourage off-reserve conservation through co-operative management. They create a mechanism whereby landowners can pool their resources for the purpose of conserving fauna and flora and the development of environmentally friendly business opportunities. The WCNCB provides landowners with guidance and expertise in conservation management. Although they are based on a voluntary agreement, legislation is being investigated to strengthen the status of conservancies.

To promote the conservation of the natural and cultural diversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom in the Walker Bay by co-operative partnerships.

• To promote the conservation of indigenous plants and animals, their biological communities, as well as landscapes and cultural heritage sites.
• To co-operate with authorities in respect of the management of the conservancy.
• To raise funds for the activities of the organisation.
• To engender a conservation ethic in local communities.
• To participate in educational and social upliftment of the surrounding communities.
• To encourage community involvement and promote job creation.
• To ensure wise management of the entire area as a role model for other conservation organisations in the Western Cape Province.
• To institute all of the above objectives according to a management plan.