In our city, particularly the Newlands forests and Table Mountain, we are facing a significant issue of bark stripping. This illegal activity poses a serious threat to our indigenous forests, with numerous trees being ring barked. Additionally, the picking of proteas and other herbs on Table Mountain is a common occurrence. The Wetlands area in the Central and South sections of Table Mountain is also known for the presence of snares. To tackle these problems, volunteers from Take Back Our Mountains regularly conduct bark stripping and snare tracking operations. However, we need equipment, such as night vision heat detection, to enhance our effectiveness in patrolling for bark stripping. Donations towards acquiring this equipment would be greatly appreciated.