One of the key aims at the heart of the Overberg Renosterveld Conservation Trust has always been the pursuit of greater knowledge of this Critically...
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Self-guided botanical trail, new species, our spring highlights and how you can #RideforRenosterveld.
Biodiversity and Monitoring: Sharing the ORCT’s Spring Highlights
As spring gives way to summer in the Overberg it is time to take a look back and reflect on what is always our busiest time of year. Spring is the time that the Renosterveld comes into bloom with a plethora of beautiful flowers of all shapes and colours.
Monitoring Biodiversity for Conservation: Bioblitzing the Dipka-Doring River Catchment
One of the areas which the ORCT has targeted as important for further biodiversity monitoring has been the Dipka-Doring River catchment in the eastern Overberg. This river system is also one of the Table Mountain Fund’s Climate Corridors...
Yoga, Healthy Eating & Nature Retreat
Sometimes you simply need to spoil yourself. Especially in a peaceful nature reserve. If that thought makes you sigh happily, then join the Yoga, Healthy Eating and Nature Retreat on Haarwegskloof Renosterveld Reserve.
Overberg Renosterveld Conservation Trust launches new quartz patch interpretive walking trail
The Overberg Renosterveld Conservation Trust is now launching a new interpreted walking trail on the Haarwegskloof Reserve for those visitors who wish to learn more about the unique biodiversity conserved here. The trail showcases the unique biodiversity and flora of the quartz patches of the eastern Rûens.
How you can #RideForRenosterveld
You may not see Renosterveld during the Cape Town Cycle Tour. But you can still ride for Renosterveld – and help to protect this critically endangered habitat.
Latest Renosterveld News
Once a year, this ‘Cinderella’ renosterveld landscape transforms into a botanical wonderland. This spring bloom peaks from early August to early October and is always over far too quickly. Make sure you don’t regret missing it this season (the flowering, thus far, appears to be largely unaffected by the drought) - get out there, visit your local remnants, come and visit Haarwegskloof Renosterveld Reserve.
Bringing partners and friends together
On the 17th July the Overberg Renosterveld Conservation Trust (ORCT) held their five year Annual General Meeting hosted at ‘Muddy Waters’ in Napier.
Renosterveld Restoration Workshop at Bontebok NP: A Report
Last October the Renosterveld community gathered together for a stimulating and informative workshop on restoration ecology in Renosterveld vegetation. The workshop was held at conference facilities at Bontebok National Park near Swel