Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
# Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

The Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment (GDARDE) is a department of the Gauteng provincial government in South Africa. It is responsible for agricultural affairs, environmental protection and nature conservation within Gauteng. It was formerly known as the Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment (GDACE).

## Nature reserves managed by the department

* Abe Bailey Nature Reserve
* Alice Glockner Nature Reserve
* Marievale Bird Sanctuary
* Roodeplaat Nature Reserve
* Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve

## GDARD services

* Agriculture
* Environment
* Conservation
* Veterinary services
* Rural Development
