Lost fynbos seeds from underground ‘time capsules’ in South Africa can grow again – new study
Hundreds of ancient fynbos species could regrow and restore a former pine plantation on Cape Town’s Table Mountain, but only ...
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South Africa's famous fynbos must be preserved—but burning invasive plants on site isn't the best strategy
The fynbos is the country's most invaded ecosystem ... be covered with surrounding topsoil to encourage recovery of native soil seed banks and microbial communities. However, this is labor ...
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Life Within One Cubic Foot
The molecules of the soil or streambed would become smaller ... 1 of 15 Table Mountain, South AfricaThe fynbos, fine-leaved vegetation, came out of Table Mountain National Park, the monumental ...
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New nature reserve declared in Northern Cape
The Northern Cape has a new star in its constellation of natural wonders. The Avontuur Nature Reserve, a 1,300-hectare ...
South Africa’s famous fynbos must be preserved – but burning invasive plants on site isn’t the best strategy
In South Africa’s Western Cape, a common feature of clearing efforts is the “stack burning” method. This is where invasive ...