Our year in review (read our NWSMA Annual Report)
In the last financial year, we added a range of exciting species to our wildlife list. From the Spotted Reed Snake to the Cape Vulture; the Striped Flufftail to the Cape …
Fynbos Forum: Hippos, wetlands, wine (and of course Fynbos)
This year, the Fynbos Forum takes place between 5-8 August in the town of Baardskeerdersbos. It’s a short drive from the small town to the Nuwejaars Wetlands area.
Nuwejaars Renosterveld? Even the botanists were excited…
The Nuwejaars Wetlands region has never been a stronghold for Renosterveld. Fynbos, yes. And especially Critically Endangered Fynbos such as Elim Ferricrete
Meet our new SMA Project Manager, Ross Kettles
The Nuwejaars Wetlands SMA has a new project manager to help design and implement a range of exciting ventures. Conservationist and a former game reserve warden, Ross Kettles has been appointed to the
Nature’s solutions to the Overberg air pollution
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.
#WorldWaterDay: A quick guide to our water threats (and solutions)
What are some of the biggest threats to our water? In the Agulhas Plain, invasive alien plants are right up there among the top threats. In fact, the Heuningnes