Tens of thousands of jobs on South Africa's citrus farms at risk if US imposes tariffs
Donald Trump has offered asylum to Afrikaners, referring to them as racially disfavoured landowners, after South Africa moved ...
How private landowners are conserving South Africa’s wetlands
As we celebrate World Water Day, we are reminded of the critical role these ecosystems play in ensuring water security, ...
Lost fynbos seeds from underground ‘time capsules’ in South Africa can grow again – new study
Hundreds of ancient fynbos species could regrow and restore a former pine plantation on Cape Town’s Table Mountain, but only ...
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Bleak future for Karoo succulents as desert expands in South Africa
Sometimes words fall hopelessly short. This might explain the silences between the two botanists as their vehicle crunches ...
South Africa aims to "plant 1 mln trees in a single day"
South Africa has designated Sept. 24, 2025, as a national tree planting day, aiming to "plant 1 million trees in a single day" to help combat climate change, said a senior South African official on ...
Lost fynbos seeds from underground 'time capsules' in South Africa can grow again, study finds
Underground seed banks in South Africa that date back over 130 years have been found to contain fynbos seeds that are alive. These seed banks are natural storage areas in the soil where certain plants ...
Growing more than trees: Forestry’s role in food security and livelihoods
Positioned in remote areas across Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, and Western Cape, the South African ...
South Africa’s famous fynbos must be preserved – but burning invasive plants on site isn’t the best strategy
In South Africa’s Western Cape, a common feature of clearing efforts is the “stack burning” method. This is where invasive ...
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South Africa: Lost Fynbos Seeds From Underground 'Time Capsules' in South Africa Can Grow Again - New Study
Trees - like pine, wattle and gum - were brought to South Africa by colonisers during the 1800s to supply wood. These trees became invasive aliens that spread rapidly into local ecosystems ...
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Five SA destinations that look like they belong in a fairy tale
South Africa’s diverse landscapes are filled with hidden gems that feel like they belong in a fairy tale. Take a ...
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Fighting back against invasive alien plants – bugweed trees threatening South Africa’s biodiversity
Invasive bugweed are spreading rapidly in Melville and the Koppies, threatening local biodiversity, however Wendy Carstens advises fighting to eradicate these alien invaders and preserving the ...