How many plant species are there in the world? At present according to RBG Kew’s ‘State of the World’s Plants’ report there are about 391,000 species of vascular plants. Around 361,000 of these are flowering plants.
Pollination: Spring in the Overberg
Spring in the Overberg: A honey bee buzzes lazily over a field of yellow Canola while in the adjacent Renosterveld a butterfly flits gracefully through the warm air searching for a mate.
Overberg Renosterveld Conservation Trust launches new quartz patch interpretive walking trail
The Overberg Renosterveld Conservation Trust is now launching a new interpreted walking trail on the Haarwegskloof Reserve for those visitors who wish to learn more about the unique biodiversity conserved here. The trail showcases the unique biodiversity and flora of the quartz patches of the eastern Rûens.
How you can #RideForRenosterveld
You may not see Renosterveld during the Cape Town Cycle Tour. But you can still ride for Renosterveld – and help to protect this critically endangered habitat.
Latest Renosterveld News
Once a year, this ‘Cinderella’ renosterveld landscape transforms into a botanical wonderland. This spring bloom peaks from early August to early October and is always over far too quickly. Make sure you don’t regret missing it this season (the flowering, thus far, appears to be largely unaffected by the drought) - get out there, visit your local remnants, come and visit Haarwegskloof Renosterveld Reserve.
Bringing partners and friends together
On the 17th July the Overberg Renosterveld Conservation Trust (ORCT) held their five year Annual General Meeting hosted at ‘Muddy Waters’ in Napier.
Renosterveld Restoration Workshop at Bontebok NP: A Report
Last October the Renosterveld community gathered together for a stimulating and informative workshop on restoration ecology in Renosterveld vegetation. The workshop was held at conference facilities at Bontebok National Park near Swel
A little bit of history for the ORCT
We’ve signed our first conservation easement – ensuring that 200 hectares of critically endangered Renosterveld will be protected forever. We’ve teamed up with landowner, Joshua...
Flight for Birders
The “Flight for Birders” bird identification and conservation course by Dr Anton Odendal will be presented at Bosheuwel, Agulhas National Park on 11 & 12 May 2017.
Black Harrier Research
In a pro-active partnership with WWF and landowners, the ORCT is securing Important Bird Areas to preserve for all species. This will have a positive impact on the breeding of the Black Harrier.