Erosion Control in Action: How We’re Saving Our Soil Protecting the foundation of the veld, one intervention at a time Soil may lie beneath our feet, but it plays a critical role in the health of the entire ecosystem. At Mabalingwe Natu...
Succession and Veld Condition: Tracking the Health of Our Ecosystem
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...