It’s been a busy year for the ORCT! Our year was centred on our 10 year celebrations and we used every opportunity to raise awareness about our work and to grow the network of support upon which we are dependent.
Great Southern Bioblitz 2022: A celebration of Overberg biodiversity
From 28 to 31 October, the Great Southern Bioblitz 2022 took the southern hemisphere by storm. This public event invites fauna and flora experts ...
Black Harriers are telling us their story – via satellite
Black Harriers in the Overberg that have had satellite trackers placed on them are telling us an incredible story. We’re now able to see exactly where these birds move, and how far they travel.
Year 2 post fire: How the Renosterveld is responding
Since the burns the ORCT and the respective landowners have erected stock fencing to protect the veld – because it’s such a crucial time for the growth.
These are no ordinary spring Renosterveld snaps
Every spring, the Overberg Renosterveld Conservation Trust team spends as much time as they can in the field
The ebb and flow of the Soutrivier
The Sout Rivier (or Salt River) is no more than a rivulet effortlessly meandering through the gentle rolling Overberg hills, before its brackish water drains 60km south into the De Hoop Vlei.
Beyond a spring flower celebration – a must-see Overberg Renosterveld reserve
It’s no secret that spring and Renosterveld go hand in hand. Come springtime, the incredible diversity of geophytes (or those plants with underground storage organs) is clear to see, as Renosterveld shows off her brilliant colours, shapes and sizes.
Pollination and Habitat Fragmentation in Overberg Renosterveld
Observing pollinators is a task that requires quiet patience, while spending many hours in the Renosterveld sitting with flowers in bloom watching and waiting
Latest Renosterveld News
It has been an eventful year for the ORCT – as it should be, given that this is a particularly special year for us! Not only are we celebrating a decade of being in existence and conserving Renosterveld, we are also celebrating some exciting achievements for 2022!
The Veld School: Inspiring our future Renosterveld protectors
A future posse of Renosterveld warriors! That’s a vital ‘new’ focus for the Overberg Renosterveld Conservation Trust, with the launch of The Veld School at our Haarwegskloof Renosterveld Reserve.