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.
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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.
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 ...
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.
Land Restoration & Renosterveld Management Day
Soil erosion is one of the major threats to the conservation of our Renosterveld especially in areas which have been historically overgrazed or neglected. Landowners and managers are invited to attend this day of practical advice and opportunity to share ideas regarding the combatting of erosion in Renosterveld and the management of Renosterveld in general.
Hermanus Flower Festival
Spring in the Cape Floristic Region is a time to celebrate the very special beauty and diversity of our natural heritage. The Hermanus Flower Festival has been showcasing the wonders of Spring in the fynbos for over 60 years! This year is no exception. This special event will take place in the Fernkloof Nature Reserve from Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th September.
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 ...
Rodents of the Renosterveld: A Research Update
One of the key aims at the heart of the Overberg Renosterveld Conservation Trust has always been the pursuit of greater knowledge about this Critically Endangered, little known and highly misunderstood vegetation type.