Black Harrier collisions with wind turbines
A third Black Harrier has been killed by the blades of wind turbines, on a wind farm situated between Bredasdorp and Swellendam. The Overberg Renosterveld Conservation Trust (ORCT) is now calling for …
Fiery restoration action across farm boundaries
The ORCT and the landowners successfully implemented these controlled burns in mid-March with the support of the Ecosystem Services Team of the Nuwejaars Wetlands Special Management Area (NWSMA). Thanks to the Greater Overberg Fire Protection Association (goFPA).
Into the red: Concerns about Southern Black Korhaan abundance
Southern Black Korhaan may perhaps not have the flair associated with the striking Black Harrier. Still, protecting the species …
Five reasons to come birding in renosterveld
There are about 130 reasons to come birding in the renosterveld of the Haarwegskloof Reserve. This renosterveld reserve, situated between Bredasdorp and Swellendam in the Overberg
Sala kakuhle Renosterveld, until we meet again
Working for the ORCT has been one of the best experiences I have had in my life. I was embraced by a determined and steadfast mentor Dr Odette Curtis-Scott
Unlocking renosterveld’s value through this NEW easement
The Soutrivier easement is the 22nd easement signed since the Conservation Easement Programme launched in 2017.