Most people have heard of Fynbos.
We know it’s unique, we don’t always understand why, but we like the look of proteas and believe the experts when they say it’s important to conserve and protect these plants. Even UNESCO has pitched in by declaring the Cape Floral Kingdom a World Heritage Site.
One of the lesser know floral classification within this Kingdom of ours is called: Renosterveld (translate: ‘Renoster’ = Rhino; ‘veld’= bush/plain/plants).
There are only a few pockets of Renosterveld left in the Western Cape and in this panorama, Justin Basson, the owner of Clara Anna Fontein and passionate Renosterveld conservationist, shows us some of the unique flora and fauna associated with the Renosterveld.
For me, the highlights of the video include the carnivorous plant and parrot beak tortoise.
(click and drag to look around and click on the video icon to see what Justin has to see)
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