Sentences with word «fynbos»

Galloway says he decided on the topic because not as much research has gone into the restoration of fynbos veld after the removal of pines as have been done about the clearing of acacia trees.

De Ware Jacob has 4 private separate luxury - cottages for guests that are fully equipped for self - catering, on a 2.4 - hectare smallholding covered in fynbos.

Boasting one of the best examples of mountain Fynbos in the Western Cape, this reserve has many members of the Protea family, which include the endangered rose marsh.

Their nature reserve comprises of 2 000 ha of spectacular mountain Fynbos with wooded streams and farm dams for swimming and fishing, 4 × 4 trails and hiking for outdoor enthusiasts, 100 plus species of birds, and spectacular indigenous fauna and flora.

The hike passes through Fynbos trails, over scenic, deserted beaches.

We have 2 solar geysers for our hot water, water tanks to catch the rain, a large compost bin to reduce our kitchen and garden waste to nourishing food for the garden and an indigenous fynbos garden that attracts birds and frogs.

Surrounded by fynbos in Boggomsbaai, Strandhuis Boggomsbaai is ideal for those who want to be away from the city noise, but not too far from shops.

Amber Guest Lodge is tucked into the gentle sweep of Knysna's Eastern Head, which features vast swathes of indigenous fynbos vegetation.

Accommodation in Glentana Just east of the Great Brak River, almost half way between Mossel Bay and George, lies the beautiful seaside village of Glentana, its beaches topped by fynbos covered cliffs that plunge precipitously into the Indian Ocean.

Activities and attractions include Great White Shark Cage Diving from Kleinbaai's harbour, Duiwelsgat Hiking Trail, whale watching, Fynbos Trail, Danger Point Lighthouse, and Klipgat Caves.

Gansbaai offers various activities and attractions such as shark cage diving, the Danger Point Lighthouse, and the Duiwelsgat or Fynbos Hiking Trails.

Nestled between thick coastal fynbos on the outskirsts of St Francis Bay and Cape St Francis, Dune Ridge is an award... more

The bioclimatic zone of the Cape Fynbos biome could lose 65 % of its area under warming of 1.8 °C relative to 1961 - 1990 (2.3 °C, pre-industrial), with ultimate species extinction of 23 % resulting in the long term (Thomas et al., 2004b).

Bliss Boutique Hotel offers picture perfect beachfront accommodation in Sunset Beach, surrounded by natural Fynbos and with a private pathway leading to the beach.

The beautiful coastal Fynbos at Oubaai offers wonderful walks and trails where wildlife, birdlife and flora abound.

Secluded sandy beaches are backed by velvety mountains covered with exceptional fynbos vegetation.

The Black Oystercatcher Wines is a scenic two - hour drive from Cape Town (picture the intense green and gold of the Overberg's wheat and canola fields, and the lush fynbos landscapes)...

Fynbos Golf Club is situated in Oubostrand, a farmstead located in the Eastern Cape.

Here is some advice for landowners who want to remove pine trees from their properties in the hope of seeing fynbos plants grow there again: if you have any choice in the matter, do so before the trees have grown there for more than 30 years.

The GRNP has the single largest block of Afromontane forest in South Africa including the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma sandstone fynbos areas, Mountains, forest and coast in close proximity and scenic beauty.

Bettys Bay IS BEST KNOWN FOR its beautiful beaches amazing mountain and pristine fynbos.

Galloway took soil samples to find out if there were still any viable fynbos seeds left in the soils of the former plantation sites.

Bradypodion damaranum, fynbos morph.

Romans Villa is a luxury beachfront holiday home situated within the secure gated Romansbaai Beach & Fynbos Estate in Danger Point for ultimate privacy and enjoyment.

Fynbos Guest House, situated in Riversdale, is known for its hospitality and excellent food, especially the full English breakfast included in the rates.

One doesn't expect a forest on the slopes of the Baviaanspoort Hills where fynbos predominates.

Kayak along the rugged coastline and hike Table Mountain, where you can see fynbos, baboons, Cape mountain zebra and over 250 bird species.

The shorter, the better for the rehabilitation of fynbos veld.

I Love Muizenberg BECAUSE of its amazing and unspoilt beauty, not only the beach, sea and mountains, but also the unique fynbos which grows all along the entire coast of the Western Cape.

Fynbos Ridge is perched on a cliff - top overlooking the coastline.

Horseback safaris: Saddle up for a horseback safari and escape to the majestic mountain valleys and beautiful fynbos for 1, 2 or 3 hours and experience nature like never before.

Hermanus also boasts fynbos reserves, art, music, great restaurants, markets, shark cage diving nearby, and of course many wine farms in the area; the Hemel en Aarde Valley in particular.

Stanford's Cove Villa is a luxurious, split - level Villa that is situated on the edge of an indigenous fynbos green - belt on the edge of a milkwood forest, just meters away from Stanford's Cove.

Whale Huys guests» have direct access to the ocean - side fynbos walking trail that connects to the Walker Bay Nature Conservancy, guests can walk along the unspoiled coastline and guests have access to an uninterrupted panoramic view of Walker Bay and the surrounding mountain range.

Indigenous vegetation will be restored, while fynbos will replace all alien pine trees in the estate.

«Only with a sound knowledge of fynbos flora, can one succeed in designing water wise, ecologically sound, resilient landscapes for the winter rainfall area», he adds.

We had a very pleasant stay at Fynbos Beach Haven.

For his research project, Galloway compared sites where naturally occurring vulnerable Cape Winelands Shale fynbos grow with those on which Pinus radiata pines were planted in the 1960s.

A high number of seeds from different types of native fynbos species were still to be found in the soils of areas from which 30 - year - old pines were removed.

The presence of our unique fynbos (and the birds it attracts) is however everywhere to discover — on the sand dunes, in the gardens, along the gravel roads, along the river, on the mountain.

Possibly the world's greatest biodiversity hot - spot, the true drawcard of the Kogelberg is its incredible scenery — beaches, rocky shores, mountains, vineyards, orchards and exceptional fynbos.

Enjoy magnificent views of breaking waves and spectacular African sunsets over the ocean, while relaxing with a glass of wine in front of the cozy log fire — or stroll along the coastal path that winds its way between fynbos, rocks and tidal pools.

Climb mountains, picnic in forests, share a beach with penguins, hike amidst fynbos and ascend to a lighthouse in a Flying Dutchman.

Off the beaten track in the Klein Karoo, there is a place... where dreams take flight over fynbos veld and stars create a symphony.

The beach remains unspoiled and the countryside fynbos stretches off in both directions, largely untouched.

The Greyton Nature Reserve, a series of rugged mountain slopes and incredible paths set within fynbos and wildflowers (in spring), lies on the edge of the town of Greyton.

Secure parking is available for vehicles, and Fynbos Rus is located a 450 m walk from the beach.

Attractions and activities within Ceres include zip lining, hiking trails, abseiling, fishing, Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, and the Ceres Transport Riders» Museum.

There is also a small fynbos garden on the deck.