September 22, 2023September 22, 2023
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Nectar Landscapes Project

The honeybee has been introduced to ecosystems on every continent except Antarctica for pollination and honey production. It’s well known however that honeybees have the potential to compete with native wild pollinators for food. Within the Western Cape, beekeepers are often prevented from placing hives within National Parks due to concern over competition with wild pollinators, however...

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023
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Lichen Survey Project

Lichens are classically recognized as a symbiotic association between a fungus and algae and/or cyanobacterium. However, recent research shows even more constituents in this community, including bacteria, yeasts and other micro-organisms. Lichens play important roles in ecosystems, such as serving as a food source and nesting material for animals. Lichens lack root systems, taking their...

The importance of trees – Milkwood forest edition
November 7, 2022November 7, 2022
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The importance of trees – Milkwood forest edition

The iNaturalist App is a social platform which uses the principles of citizen science to survey biodiverse species from nature, update distribution maps, and build enthusiasm for nature conservation amongst ordinary people.

iNaturalist App
August 22, 2022August 22, 2022
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iNaturalist App

The iNaturalist App is a social platform which uses the principles of citizen science to survey biodiverse species from nature, update distribution maps, and build enthusiasm for nature conservation amongst ordinary people.

The Great Canoeing Misadventure
July 29, 2022July 29, 2022
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The Great Canoeing Misadventure

Sibongeleni had quite an adventure at the WP Marathon Champs tournament that took place in Cape Town, on the 7th of May.

Sibongeleni's first part of his adventure was that he was caught like a fish out of water by a nearby fisherman..

Seed smoking
June 10, 2022June 20, 2022
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Seed smoking

Seeds are first cleaned and separated by the students. The dormancy of the seeds is broken once they are smoked.

Internships at Grootbos Foundation – partnerships that create magic
March 17, 2022March 17, 2022
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Internships at Grootbos Foundation – partnerships that create magic

Grootbos Foundation values the contribution of interns like Dessi and Kirsty who bring youthful enthusiasm, brand new perspectives and a creative passion to their projects and Grootbos Foundation programmes. Grootbos Foundation welcomes interns whose research and areas of interest dovetail with our conservation and community ethos.