Soil, Rock and Rain: Natural Forces That Shape Mabalingwe Understanding the building blocks behind our landscapes and ecosystems The landscapes of Mabalingwe Nature Reserve didn’t happen by chance. Beneath the grass, trees, and wildlife...
Erosion Control in Action: How We’re Saving Our Soil
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...