Eastern Ruens Shale Renosterveld

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A 270-hectare stretch of renosterveld has been secured for conservation in the Overberg, safeguarding a global stronghold for the endangered black harrier.

BLACK HARRIER ENDANGERED SPECIES

Overberg secures 270ha of renosterveld – a lifeline for the black harrier

Once widespread, renosterveld has been decimated by agriculture, with only about 5% of the Overberg’s original extent left

Sheree Bega