RRVA and EcoSolutions team up for wildlife

In a hands-on effort to protect Randpark Ridge’s biodiversity, the Randpark Ridge Village Association (RRVA) has teamed up with EcoSolutions Urban Ecology to install owl and bat boxes across the suburb’s greenbelts, a project already showing results.

This initiative, led and funded by the RRVA, aims to restore natural pest control methods while strengthening local ecosystems. By identifying key areas and coordinating expert support, the association is making sure the greenbelts are not only beautiful but also ecologically balanced.

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“These boxes are more than just homes for wildlife; they’re part of our vision for a greener, healthier Randpark Ridge,” said RRVA administrator Nerisha Govender.

The boxes provide safe nesting and roosting spaces for owls and bats, two of nature’s most effective pest managers. “Just one barn owl can eat up to 1 000 rodents a year,” Govender said.

Strategically placed owl boxes give these nocturnal hunters a quiet place to settle, helping control rodents without harmful poisons. Bats, too, are powerful allies in pest control. “Insect-eating bats can consume hundreds of bugs in just one hour,” Govender said, including mosquitoes, moths, and crop-damaging pests.

EcoSolutions, based in Randpark Ridge, supplied and installed the boxes, using their expertise to ensure correct placement, safety, and durability. The organisation also provides long-term maintenance, including monitoring activity and refreshing nesting materials.

Together with EcoSolutions, the RRVA is proving that small, smart interventions can bring real balance back to urban nature and give residents a front-row seat to it.

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