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South Africa is divided almost equally into three separate protection level categories. The northwestern deserts are still largely intact, and therefore in the “could reach half” category. The northeastern grasslands have been severely degraded by overgrazing and ploughing, and are imperiled, while the southern forests and shrublands could still recover.

Touws River, South Africa. Photo by Isabella Juskova.

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