Camera traps are a key part of the conservation toolkit for monitoring presence and distribution of threatened mammals in Overberg Renosterveld.
Author archive for: Overberg Renosterveld Conservation Trust
Classifying Hemiparasites: Researching the taxonomy of genus Thesium
The majority of Thesium are hemiparasitic shrubs, meaning that they live as parasites on other plants, but still derive some of their nutrients from photosynthesis.
The Renosterveld ferns that come alive in winter
Ferns are known from our cool damp forests, where water and shade are abundant. They’re certainly not as well-known as members of the Renosterveld family.
Latest Renosterveld News
Earth Day (today, 22 April) seeks to Restore our Earth. This research, however, shows the continuing loss of our precious Renosterveld and the wealth of diversity it houses.
In plain sight: Illegal ploughing still threatens Overberg Renosterveld
These new research findings reveal that from 2016-2020 a total of 478.6 hectares of Renosterveld vegetation in the Overberg was lost to illegal ploughing.
Style, pistils & stigmas: Do you remember the parts of a flower?
On International Plant Appreciation Day, there’s no better time for a quick refresher course, as captured in the ‘Field Guide to Renosterveld of the Overberg’. How much do YOU remember?
A new Drosanthemum Species for Overberg Renosterveld
This new Drosanthemum is known as D. overbergense, distributed from the Overberg eastwards to Albertinia on the Garden Route. It was discovered almost simultaneously at two different sites, in the Overberg by the ORCT’s Dr Odette Curtis-Scott and at Riversdale by Peter Bruyns.
Autumn adventures in the Overberg’s Renosterveld
On Haarwegskloof Renosterveld Reserve, autumn adventures abound. This reserve is owned by WWF South Africa, and is managed by the Overberg Renosterveld Conservation Trust.
Taxonomy for Conservation: A Revision of the genus Polhillia
Botanist and specialist legume taxonomist Brian Du Preez has collaborated with colleagues Leanne Dreyer, Charles Stirton and Muthama Muasya in publishing a new revision for the genus Polhillia, representing one of the main outputs of his Masters research.
Fire in Renosterveld: Why animals get picky over the age of the veld
The age of Renosterveld – or rather, when it last burned – largely determines which animals you’re likely to find in the veld.