Succession and Veld Condition: Tracking the Health of Our Ecosystem How grasses tell the story of veld recovery — or decline Healthy veld doesn’t happen by accident. At Mabalingwe, we constantly monitor how the landscape changes...
Meet the Invaders: Alien Plant Species Threatening Our Veld
Unmasking the plants that don’t belong — and why they’re a real danger to biodiversity Not all greenery is good for the veld. Hidden among the native grasses and shrubs of Mabalingwe are plants that don’t belong here — and their...
Bush Encroachment: Why We Thin Indigenous Trees Too
Bush Encroachment: Why We Thin Indigenous Trees Too When even native species become a problem for the veld When people think of "invasive species," they often picture foreign plants brought in from other countries. But did you know that...
Fire as a Tool: How Controlled Burns Support Biodiversity
Fire as a Tool: How Controlled Burns Support Biodiversity Restoring veld health with one of nature’s oldest forces At first glance, fire might seem like a threat to nature — but at Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, it's one of the most power...
Inside the Six Veld Zones of Mabalingwe
Inside the Six Veld Zones of Mabalingwe How different habitats shape our reserve’s ecological balance Did you know Mabalingwe Nature Reserve is not just one landscape but six unique veld zones, each with its own character, challenges,...