The control burn at Haarwegskloof has been, like the other control burns initiated by the Trust, highly successful. The burnt area has been a treat to visit ...
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Another new species discovered by the Overberg Renosterveld Conservation Trust
The Fynbos vegetation of the Cape Floristic Region is world famous for its botanical diversity and vast plethora of beautiful plant species. Visitors come from all over the globe to visit it.
Moraeas of Overberg Renosterveld
Renosterveld vegetation is known for its diversity of geophytes and in the Overberg genus Moraea is well represented. Sadly, owing to habitat loss many Moraea species here are at the brink of extinction.
Of Newies and Dwarf Chameleons
My voice reached a high falsetto squeak on the very edge of hysteria. This was the third evening of a field trip, which included about 50 rares, most of them entirely new to us. We were exhausted both mentally and physically.
Mongoose family
Some relatives of the mongoose family caught on camera on Haarwegskloof.
How does it work? Investigating ecosystem function in the Overberg’s Rûens Shale Renosterveld
For his PhD research Oliver is investigating a suite of different ecosystem functions in Overberg Renosterveld, from the effects of ecosystem ...
Latest Renosterveld News
Another year has passed and on the 16th April we turn four years old. What a wonderful four years we have had! We have a long way to go and our dreams and ambitions are big, but when we reflect on where we have come until now ...
FGASA at Haarwegskloof
Last month for the first time the Haarwegskloof Renosterveld Reserve became the base for running the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA) Level 1 course. FGASA promotes the training of guides through a series ...
Taking Flight: Black Harriers, Renosterveld and the Overberg Lowlands Conservation Trust
The Black Harrier is one of Southern Africa’s most beautiful and charismatic birds of prey. It a graceful, medium sized charcoal-coloured bird with striking white markings, piercing yellow eyes and a long barred tail.
Longhorn Beetles from Haarwegskloof Renosterveld Reserve
Some Longhorn Beetles (Cerambycidae) from Haarwegskloof Renosterveld reserve. These beetles can be identified by their long antennae. The Fig Tree borer is the best known, and most hated, member of this family.