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).

Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment

Department overview
Jurisdiction	Government of Gauteng
Headquarters	56 Eloff St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg 26.20465°S 28.04415°E / -26.20465; 28.04415
Motto	Growing Gauteng Together
Employees	1500+
Minister responsible	Vuyiswa Ramokgopa[1], Gauteng MEC for Rural Development and Agriculture
Website	www.gauteng.gov.za

Nature reserves managed by the department

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

GDARDE services

• Agriculture
• Environment
• Conservation
• Veterinary services
• Rural Development