Restoring renosterveld: Sausages and seeds to the rescue
In our Overberg renosterveld landscapes, the ORCT has adopted a number of restoration activities, funded primarily by WWF South Africa.
Exploring, through the lens, intricate and miniature life forms
As the proponents of an easily overlooked shrubland, still underrated by landowners and ecologists alike, we rely heavily on taking striking images from within renosterveld to ‘sell’ our story.
Renosterveld loses a true conservation champion
Renosterveld lost a true champion recently when farmer Hansie Swart of Swellendam passed away. Long before anyone had seriously considered protecting Renosterveld, Hansie was already conserving the extensive tracts that occurred on his farm along the Breede River.
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.
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
The puzzle pieces fit as a key easement is signed
The Muurkraal easement – which is written into the title deeds of the farm to ensure the veld is protected forever – is special for both the ORCT and Matthys.