Most people associate Langebaan on the West coast of South Africa with the dramatic scenic beauty of the unspoilt tidal lagoon, its long stretches of pristine beaches and sheltered bays, providing protected waters and a temperate climate for a wide variety of leisure activities throughout the year. However, this RAMSAR site of international importance and tourist hot spot is … [Read more...]
Identifying our wetland plants
Wetlands are recognized as one of the richest and most productive ecosystems on earth. Associated with wetlands are a wide range of specially adapted plant species giving food and shelter to a variety of animal life. Earlier man also relied on food found in wetlands. In more modern times wetlands were regarded as useless and wetlands were extensively drained to produce arable … [Read more...]