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To conserve southern African indigenous orchids in their natural habitat.

To engender a real interest in indigenous orchids which will render them valuable and worthy of protection.

WOSA supports and partners in efforts to preserve orchid habitats and works with land managers and owners to create conservancies and reserves as well assisting with restoring indigenous orchids where populations have declined. WOSA aims to establish seed and fungi collections to support research and conservation.

To develop protocols and procedures for the propagation of indigenous orchids to assure successful establishment and maintenance in natural habitats where populations are declining or have been lost due to development.

Indigenous orchids are a natural treasure and their survival can only be assured by an effective education program to elicit the support of the public, Government, agriculture and industry. This will be achieved by informative articles in the media, social networking, exhibitions and active engagement with all roll players.

Wild orchids have highly complex reproductive systems ( often dependent on a specific pollinator ) and interesting system for nutrition ( involving a symbiotic relationship with a fungi ) that assures the species survival. This helps to explain why most orchids cannot be grown in captivity. Take a photo and conserve the orchid in situ, for future generations to enjoy it in its natural habitat.

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The WOSA Constitution incorporating amendments required by SARS for registration as a Public Benefit Organisation, reference number 930050871 dd. 2015.11.14

 

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Welcome to WOSA

Very little is known about indigenous orchids by the public who are largely unaware that there are just under 500 species of which 45 are endemic (only occur in South Africa). Very little research has been carried out regarding ecology, conservation and propagation although a number of species have become extinct and habitat destruction is progressing at an alarming rate. Up until now there has been no attempt to address these issues on a National scale and Provincial legislation and cooperation is fragmented. Only through a focused National integrated effort that engages the public and all roll players will survival of orchids be assured.

Thank you!

for supporting Wild Orchids Southern Africa

 

 

Thank you!

for supporting Wild Orchids Southern Africa

 

 

Become a Member

Any individual or corporate or organisation that shares our interest in indigenous orchid conservation can apply to become a member of WOSA and become a part of the Wild Orchid Community.

An Annual membership fee of R200.00 per individual, R300 per family and R500 organisation or corporate will become due on application for membership and will be renewable on the 1st of July each year.

 

WOSA Member Benefits

Members will,

  • become proud members of the Wild Orchid Community, and strive to make a difference in conservation of our indigenous orchids.
  • have voting rights at General Meetings and the AGM,
  • enjoy reduced rates when attending functions and the WOSA Annual Conference,
  • be kept up to date on WOSA activities and achievements,
  • receive invitations to join in activities, such as orchid relocation exercises and excursions to visit orchid sites,
  • be encouraged to form Wild Orchid Chapters or join existing WOSA Chapters.

 

WOSA Annual Conference


WOSA holds an Indigenous Orchid National Conference each year to discuss matters such as research needs, projects and WO Chapter report backs. We will select different venues and regions, during their peak flowering times, in deciding on a venue, which will allow delegates to become familiar with the flowering orchids in that region and the challenges and opportunities facing the region.


The Executive Committee will select a suitable venue send out a call for papers, arrange the program, and tie up logistics. Members
will be invited to attend the conference.

 

WOSA Membership Application Form

Please make payment by EFT

Bank: Standard Bank
Account: Wild Orchids Southern Africa
Account Number: 406886113
Branch: Northgate
Branch Code: 001106

Use your full name as the reference, complete the form below and attach proof of payment into the form or email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Cost is R200.00 per individual, R300 per family and R500 organisation or corporate.

An annual membership fee will become due on an application for membership and will be renewable on the 1st of July each year.

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REGISTERED IN TERMS OF THE NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS ACT, 1997 (ACT 71 OF 1997) : REF: 141-119 NPO 
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