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Nature’s solutions to the Overberg air pollution

Nature’s solutions to the Overberg air pollution

Jun 5, 2019 | Blog, LATEST NEWS

Yes, even the Overberg countryside has to deal with air pollution threats. Our district may offer wide, open spaces and colourful landscapes. Still, many industries operating here make our air a little less clean.

The 2.30am sighting that had visitors flocking to the SMA

The 2.30am sighting that had visitors flocking to the SMA

May 13, 2019 | BIRDING, Blog

Farmer Liohan Giliomee (a member of the Nuwejaars SMA) saw them for the first time at 2.30 in the morning. He was preparing his land to plant grain on it.

5 threatened birds you’re likely to see in the Nuwejaars

5 threatened birds you’re likely to see in the Nuwejaars

Apr 5, 2019 | BIRDING, Blog

Birders: What birds are you likely to see on a trip through the Nuwejaars Wetlands Special Management Area? (In other words: What are some of the

Water, wetlands… and wine: Our 5 cool-climate wineries

Water, wetlands… and wine: Our 5 cool-climate wineries

Mar 8, 2019 | Blog, LATEST NEWS

The Nuwejaars Wetlands Special Management Area is not only home to critically endangered wildlife. You’ll also find wineries enjoying the special terroir of the Nuwejaars

4 reasons why hippos and our wetlands just WORK together

4 reasons why hippos and our wetlands just WORK together

Feb 15, 2019 | Blog, LATEST NEWS

Imagine a time when hippos roamed the Overberg. Well, that’s exactly how the Overberg used to look, a few short centuries ago. But hunters changed that picture: shooting most of the

Birders: The SMA’s birds you REALLY should look out for (seen on Big Birding Day)

Birders: The SMA’s birds you REALLY should look out for (seen on Big Birding Day)

Nov 26, 2018 | BIRDING, Blog

One hundred and fourteen bird species. That’s not bad for a day spent criss-crossing the Nuwejaars Special Management Area …

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