One beautiful genus of bulbs one can look for in the Renosterveld right now is the Lachenalias, also known as Cape Cowslips.
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Blooming beautiful: The importance of fire in Renosterveld
There has been considerable debate in the literature around appropriate fire frequencies for Overberg Renosterveld. It was initially thought that Renosterveld
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Plundering biodiversity; The secret life of bees; and our online Field Guide launch
8 things you might not know about Odette Curtis-Scott
This Woman’s Month, Odette Curtis-Scott tells us a bit more about her journey in growing the voice of Renosterveld conservation.
Documenting Biodiversity: A herbarium for Overberg Renosterveld
What is a herbarium? Why do we need one for Renosterveld and why is it important?
Plundering biodiversity: An introduction to the plant poaching problem
Plant poaching may be for medicinal use, the horticultural trade or any other purpose for which plant material is removed from the wild.
Babianas of Overberg Renosterveld
The beautiful Babianas are ahead of the game, often coming into bloom in the Overberg fleetingly during the coldest late winter months, leaving behind
#ForRenosterveld: Our Overberg photo challenge
Here in the Overberg, we brought this message a little closer to home, through our #ForRenosterveld challenge. The Overberg Renosterveld Conservation Trust challenged Renosterveld lovers
What is Renosterveld? Shrubby grassland or grassy shrubland?
It has been suggested by several authors that Overberg Renosterveld was historically more grassy than it is today. This is backed up by multiple accounts