TOWARDS A MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR NZXT’S IN BETTY’S BAY
For years, Kogelberg branch has wanted to have a poster campaign in December to alert the people of Betty’s Bay to the threat of growing forests of NZXT’S - New Zealand Christmas trees (Metrosideros exelsa) in our village; forests which out-compete our incomparable fynbos treasures, drain our water from wetlands, and make areas impenetrable. We have our own trees to provide windbreaks, privacy, and shade. On the posters we suggest the Rooiels (Cunonia capensis) and Boekenhout (Rapanea melanophloeos); we can also add the Wild Peach (Kiggelaria africana). Imagine our delight when SANBI (SA Biodiversity Institute)…read more