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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

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WESSA December newsletter

December 13, 2022 by FVV admin

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

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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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South African Wetland Society

October 31, 2022 by FVV admin

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General environmental

South African media treat fire as foe – its ecosystem benefits get lost in the blaze

March 25, 2022 by FVV admin

Izak Smit, University of Pretoria; Dian Spear, University of Cape Town; Marina Joubert, Stellenbosch University, and Nicola van Wilgen-Bredenkamp, Stellenbosch University Fire can destroy infrastructure and livelihoods, and claim lives. Yet fire is inevitable and has helped to shape ecosystems … Read More

Birds | General environmental

Crane conservation efforts paying off in KwaZulu-Natal

March 25, 2022 by FVV admin

Recently published research shows that sustained and targeted efforts in conservation can reverse adverse trends – no doubt aided by nature’s astonishing power to regenerate itself, given half a chance. Cranes are a subject close to the heart of Friends … Read More

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New data on pollination of Streptocarpus dunnii

February 17, 2022 by James Van den Heever

Work by Steve Johnson and his team at the School of Life Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal expands our knowledge of how this plant is pollinated. Streptocarpus dunnii is associated with mistbelt grasslands, and grows on Verloren Valei, so … Read More

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