Preserving & enhancing a rural residential lifestyle for residents

Chartwell Conservancy Species graphic
Welcome to Chartwell Conservancy – where you get to participate in conserving nature & biodiversity
Our Mission
To enhance our rural residential lifestyle with a view to proactively manage our natural resources.
Natural Features
  • Valley-bottom wetland systems
  • A section of the Klein Jukskei River system
  • Significant remaining extents of the Egoli Granite Grassland Endangered Ecosystem
Registered
July 2015
(Gauteng Conservancy and Stewardship Association)
Giant African Bullfrog emerging from muddy ground
Hamerkop in wetland - Daniel Labuschagne
Chameleon Chartwell Conservancy
Crimson Breasted Shrike Chartwell Conservancy
Giant African Bullfrog

Chartwell Conservancy at a Glance

Total Surface
Area
570ha
Total
Perimeter
9.8km
Klein Jukskei
River
3.7km
Individual
Properties
240
Critical Biodiverse Areas
‍
18.8ha
3%
of the total surface area
‍
Wetlands Surface Area
(with a 32m buffer)
40.7ha
7%
of the total surface area
‍
Ecological Support Areas
‍
117ha
21%
of the total surface area
‍

Boundary

The boundaries of Chartwell Conservancy are Cedar Road in the North, the City of Johannesburg Urban Development Boundary in the East, and First Road in the South.

The western boundary is defined by the properties on the western bank of the Klein Jukskei River.
Chartwell Conservancy Boundary map
See a full overview and map of the Conservancy’s Ecologically Sensitive Areas.
ecologically sensitive areas

Our aims

  • Preserve and enhance a rural residential lifestyle for residents
  • Establish CCE as a distinctive and increasingly desired address
  • Protect and benefit from our ecological infrastructure
  • Appreciate and share our natural surroundings
  • Live more sustainably
  • Encourage good land use practices

Our projects

  • Biodiversity – eradication of alien and invasive plant species
  • Protection of Egoli Granite Grassland
  • Rehabilitation, re-wilding and bio-remediation of the river
  • Completion of wetland rehabilitation
  • Developing eco-friendly, sustainable initiatives in all areas of our Conservancy and the broader community
  • Reviewing of the Chartwell Conservancy Management Plan
  • Plant and animal species list
IMPORTANT NOTICE – OCTOBER 2023
Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD)

Get involved

Spotted some new or unusual flora or fauna in the Conservancy? Whether it’s a mammal, bird, butterfly, insect, spider, flower, tree, shrub or newly invasive weed, simply WhatsApp or email your photo, video, opinion or article and we will publish them on the website if they meet our criteria.

Your contributions will help us raise awareness and strengthen our efforts in protecting our precious ecosystems.
submit a photo
The Conservancy invites you become a part of our mission to preserve the wonders of our beautiful suburb. Get in touch if you would like to become a member and attend monthly meetings, or get involved in our community projects.
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Wild cat
Chameleon
Cobra
Bird Chartwell Conservancy
Frog Chartwell Conservancy

Chartwell Country Estates (CCE)

The Chartwell Conservancy is situated within the residents association of Chartwell Country Estates (CCE) and a strong partnership exists between Chartwell Conservancy and CCE.
CCE Website