by KBergReserve

Success story of the hackers of the Kogelberg biosphere

Chris Geldenhuys Convenor, Pringle Bay Hack The following article appeared in the December 2017 edition of The Pringle Post: The purpose of this article is to enlighten the residents of Pringle Bay and the greater Kogelberg Biosphere of the activities of the Hack Group. The purpose of the Hack Group is to eradicate or, at the very least, to limit the growth and spread of invasive alien vegetation in the area with a view to protect the natural fynbos.  That is done by cutting down and poisoning or uprooting alien plants and trees.  Many of…
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by KBergReserve

APRIL TALK

Andrea Benn “From Sheepfarm to National Botanical Garden” A talk by Eugene Marinus, Curator of the Hantam National Botanical Garden. Saturday 16 April. A talk that became the story of a man and this garden, beautifully illustrated with pictures. Eugene grew up in Kleinmond right here in our Kogelberg Biosphere. His first job was at Harold Porter digging trenches for irrigation systems. His interest in plants led him to enquire and study, moving through to plant displays and the nursery. He is now in his eighth year as Curator of our ninth National Botanical Garden.…
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