A pangolin. Photo: Chris Renshaw
Vineyard Friends, a wine by Douglas Green, is a sustainable winery dedicated to crafting wines in harmony with nature. With a focus on ethical, regenerative, and sustainable farming practices, Vineyard Friends nurtures the land and its inhabitants to craft exceptional wines that give back to the environment.
This ethos makes Vineyard Friends the perfect partner for Conserv Earth's Project Pangolin. The collaboration aims to spotlight the plight of the pangolin—an elusive, scaly creature on the brink of becoming an endangered species – and to actively contribute to its conservation and protection.
“We consider all the creatures that inhabit our vineyards to be our friends, and that friendship comes with a responsibility to protect their homes,” says Dico du Toit, winemaker of Vineyard Friends. “Our collaboration with Project Pangolin is a natural extension of our philosophy. Just as we care for the earth to craft wines of exceptional quality, we must also care for the delicate balance of nature that makes it all possible.”
A partnership with purpose
Pangolins, officially the world’s most trafficked mammals, are under constant threat from poaching and habitat loss. Despite their ancient lineage and vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems by controlling insect populations, they are vulnerable due to their solitary nature, slow reproductive rate and man-made threats like electric fencing. Project Pangolin’s mission is to protect these unique creatures – by constructing specialty fence barriers to protect pangolins from coming into contact with electric fencing – which sees many pangolin deaths every year.
Through this partnership, Vineyard Friends will support the project’s ongoing initiatives, and raise awareness about the critical conservation efforts needed to protect pangolins.
“We’re thrilled to be supported by Vineyard Friends, a brand that truly embodies sustainable winemaking,” says Chris Renshaw, director at Conserv Earth and a driver of Project Pangolin. “Their commitment to nature’s well-being resonates deeply with our goal to protect these remarkable animals. Together, we hope to inspire wine lovers and nature enthusiasts alike to become advocates for pangolins and the environments they call home.”
Protecting a friend in need
Pangolins are more than just another species. They are nature’s friend, and Vineyard Friends believes in protecting every friend. This partnership is not only a reflection of Vineyard Friends’ values but also a testament to what is possible when businesses and conservationists come together.
About Vineyard Friends
Vineyard Friends, a wine by Douglas Green, is a sustainable winery dedicated to crafting wines that are in harmony with nature. With a focus on ethical, regenerative, and sustainable farming practices, Vineyard Friends nurtures the land and its inhabitants to craft exceptional wines that give back to the environment.
About Project Pangolin
Project Pangolin, a flagship initiative of Conserv Earth, is dedicated to protecting pangolins. Conserv Earth is a Non-Profit Organisation that forms a part of the Conserv.group.
Due to the stress on our earth and the undeniable need to conserve the natural spaces we have left, Conserv Earth was founded to identify, support and establish projects that directly impact long term sustainable solutions for people and wildlife to exist on one planet.
Click HERE to learn more about Project Pangolin.
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