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Middelpunt Wetland declared a Ramsar site

September 14, 2023 by FVV admin

Good news for the White-winged Flufftail as this is its only confirmed breeding site in South Africa. A White-winged Flufftail glides over the sedge meadows at Middelpunt Wetland (Photograph: Kyle Lloyd) The White-winged Flufftail (Sarothrura ayresi) is listed as globally … Read More

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Greater Lakenvlei Protected Environment has been expanded

September 14, 2023 by FVV admin

A further 7 448 hectares have been added to the existing area. Wetlands and rocky outcrops are some of the microhabitats within the protected environment, hosting threatened and endemic species specialised for these niches (Photograph: Kyle Lloyd) The Greater Lakenvlei … Read More

General environmental | Reserve News

New report on the state of South Africa’s provincial reserves

September 12, 2023 by FVV admin

It’s not a pretty picture–but at least we know where we are. “There is growing concern that South African protected areas, which contain high biological density, are not fulfilling their conservation objectives”, begins this useful and rather perturbing study. It’s … Read More

General environmental | Reserve News

Water data for 2022-3 summer season

April 26, 2023 by James Van den Heever

Figures show the outflows from the reserve after a summer with somewhat lower rains. Thanks to Hannes Marais and Jannie Coetzee, we have the next lot of water data from Verloren Valei. As the data accumulates, it will become more … Read More

General environmental | Geology

The holistic approach

March 2, 2023 by James Van den Heever

The recent Geology and Grasses field trip challenged participants to look at the natural environment broadly. On 25 February 2023, a group of seven set off to explore the geology and grasses of Verloren Valei. The field trip was led … Read More

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World Wetlands Day 2023

February 19, 2023 by FVV admin

Mpumalanga Wetlands Forum hosts event at Verloren Valei. World Wetlands Day is celebrated worldwide each year on 2 February to raise awareness about wetlands and the important environmental role they play. The theme for 2023 is “It’s time for Wetland … Read More

Flowers & Orchids | General environmental

A very special day… off the beaten track

January 24, 2023 by James Van den Heever

Frans Krige led a very lucky group of Friends of Verloren Valei members and almost-members for a day of exploring. The majority of field trips on the Reserve take place along the tourist route. This makes perfect sense given the … Read More

General environmental

WESSA December newsletter

December 13, 2022 by FVV admin

Friends of Verloren Valei is a WESSA affiliate – read the latest newsletter.

General environmental | People | Reserve News

Successful field trip with Hannes Marais

November 8, 2022 by James Van den Heever

A great day out in the open learning about wetlands—and more. A group of 14 had the privilege of spending most of Saturday 5th November 2022 in the company of wetland ecologist Hannes Marais. Although the forecast was dire, the … Read More

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What is a wetland? An ecologist explains

October 31, 2022 by FVV admin

Jon Sweetman, Penn State Wetlands are areas of land that are covered by water, or have flooded or waterlogged soils. They can have water on them either permanently or for just part of the year. Whether it’s year-round or seasonal, … Read More

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