The ORCT held an incredibly productive working dinner at Haarwegskloof this week. How can one not be productive in such an inspired setting, where one is greeted on the reserve by the flowering Nerine humilis!
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Latest Renosterveld News
In this newsletter we celebrate our first five years and our recent achievements. We are thrilled to have come this far and to be able to assure our supporters that all our hard work is finally translating into hectares of renosterveld being conserved … we have a long road to travel, but we are on the right track and we remain committed!
Soil erosion control along river systems
The Watercourse Restoration Project has focused on soil erosion control along river systems to prevent the further impact of erosion caused by increased runoff on transformed lands.
Autumn Flowers and the new Amaryllidaceae Book
We have reached that time of year again at the end of summer as the nights draw in and the weather becomes cooler.
First conservation easement signed in Renosterveld
The first conservation easement has been signed in South Africa that is focused specifically on protecting Renosterveld.
Latest Renosterveld News
We have made inroads with new funding and we are starting to see the fruits of this translating into tangible and measureable management interventions which will benefit renosterveld ecosystem health and diversity.
Larks of the Overberg
When spending time in the Overberg wheat-belt, one is surrounded by the wonderful sound of non-stop bird calls – with some of the most significant ones being our lovely larks. We have four species in the area
Little 5 Challenge
There’s no doubt members of the Big Five once roamed our Renosterveld Reserve in the Overberg. Sadly, they became extinct in our area many years ago. But our Reserve still provides a sanctuary for members of the Little Five; three, to be precise. Take our Little 5 Challenge to see how well you know your Little 5.
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.
Latest Renosterveld News
The Watercourse Restoration Project is fast nearing the end of the first year of implementation. It has been a fascinating journey this far and we have been fortunate to be able to explore spectacular watercourses while meeting ...