The past few months have involved numerous site visits to the watercourses within the Overberg Wheat-belt to create awareness among landowners about the project as well as develop an understanding on the current status ...
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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 ...
Joining forces: A new partnership with the Overberg Crane Group
The Overberg Lowlands Conservation Trust (OLCT) and the Overberg Crane Group (OCG) have formed a new partnership. The Overberg is home to about 50% of the world population of Blue Cranes ...
Autumn beauties
Some of the beauties photographed this late summer / early autumn in Overberg Renosterveld. How lucky we are.
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.
Watercourse Restoration Project has charged into 2016
After a fantastic and restful festive season, the Watercourse Restoration Project has charged into 2016 and is on the go once again. Thankfully, while the...
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Life in miniature: Exploring the secret world of lichens at Haarwegskloof Renosterveld Reserve
Last month we were lucky enough to receive a visit from lichen expert Professor Volkmar Wirth from Germany. Prof Wirth opened our eyes to the extraordinary diversity of lichen species to be found within the reserve, finding about 30 species in a relatively short space of time.