Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Gauteng

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) is a provincial government department in South Africa’s Gauteng province. It is in charge of agriculture, the environment, and natural conservation in Gauteng. Previously, it was called the Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Environment (GDACE).

Overview of the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Location: Gauteng Provincial Government Headquarters 56 Eloff Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg
26.20465°S 28.04415°E

Motto: Together We Grow Gauteng

Number of Employees: 1500+

MEC responsible: Parks Tau,

Website: www.gauteng.gov.za

The department manages these nature reserves.

● Abe Bailey Nature Reserve

● Alice Glockner Nature Reserve

● Roodeplaat Nature Reserve

● Marievale Bird Sanctuary

● Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve

Services offered by GDARD

● Agriculture

● Conservation

● Veterinary services

● Rural Development

● Environment