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.
A special Renosterveld sighting: Bird pollination in action
The sunbird puts the sharp tip of its bill into the tips of the colourful Microloma sagittatum. It reaches for the nectar in the flower with its tongue.
FOUR easements in one day (an exciting end to 2020)
This is the way to close off 2020 – by signing FOUR conservation easements, and securing 650 hectares of Critically Endangered Renosterveld forever.
The Secret Life of Overberg Renosterveld Scorpions
There are four different scorpion species that are most likely to be encountered in Overberg Renosterveld. Scorpions are perhaps best known for being venomous.
Latest Renosterveld News
This has been a spring and early summer season to remember. We’ve seen Renosterveld species flower that haven’t flowered for years during the drought. And we’ve seen a show more prolific than we ever could’ve imagined.
Renosterveld, Rhebuck, remarkable rivers – and a dose of reality
By Petra Broddle. Three months in and I was still not 100% sure what Renosterveld looked like. But that is exactly the point. I've seen the Renosterveld remnants hanging
Take a hike on this interpreted walking trail
Take a hike through some of the most Critically Endangered habitat in South Africa and the world on our interpreted walking trail on Haarwegskloof Renosterveld Reserve.