“I want people to see how precious Renosterveld is, and how we’re losing it. I took guests to our lookout point on Haarwegskloof and showed them the largest connected stretch of Renosterveld left in the world."
Our Renosterveld landscapes are alive: BioBlitz discoveries
Each year, the field ecologists of the ORCT team up with our incredible naturalist friends, Cliff and Suretha Dorse, to undertake at least one BioBlitz annually.
Investigating livestock grazing and restoration potential in Overberg Renosterveld
Effective conservation informed by a deep knowledge which has been built on research has always been at the core of the work of the Overberg Renosterveld Conservation Trust.
Vegetation Types of Overberg Renosterveld
The Renosterveld of South Africa’s Overberg characterises this unique and extraordinary region at the southern tip of the African continent.
Our mural of memories: In honour of champions lost
The lookout point on Haarwegskloof Renosterveld Reserve is not only the best place to see the largest remaining stretch of connected Renosterveld left on earth.
Latest Renosterveld News
Acting now to protect Black Harriers – and other Renosterveld news. In the last few weeks of 2021, we’ve had a solemn reminder why when we
A sad day for Black Harriers: Next steps to protect this Renosterveld icon
Black Harriers are listed as Endangered – and recent research suggests just over 1000 mature individuals remain in the world. So when we lose two Black Harrier males in the space of a few hours
Diversity in Overberg Renosterveld
But what does this diversity mean? How does the diversity of Renosterveld compare with other ecosystems of the Cape Floristic Region?
SAEON Fynbos Node launches the Global Overberg Renosterveld Watch application
Using a combination of satellite imagery and machine learning, Glenn Moncrieff and Marcel Gietzmann-Sanders have developed the Global Overberg Renosterveld Watch application.