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...
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...
Grazing Capacity Explained: How We Calculate Sustainable Wildlife Numbers
Grazing Capacity Explained: How We Calculate Sustainable Wildlife Numbers Balancing nature — one hectare at a time At Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, every blade of grass counts — literally. Sustainable wildlife management begins with un...
Why You Should Never Feed Wild Animals – Especially Baboons
Why You Should Never Feed Wild Animals - Especially Baboons The golden rule: Never feed wild animals. At Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, we have a diverse and thriving ecosystem, where wild animals roam freely and safely within their natu...