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Dennedal compartment, Lower Tokai Park on 30 August 2016

Harvesting pine trees in the Dennedal compartment of Lower Tokai on 30 August 2016 Work was halted later that day by an urgent High Court interdict. Photos: John Yeld

New battle looms over Tokai and Cecilia pines

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment directs SANParks to remove Tokai and Cecilia pines.

Post published:12 August, 2026

Post author:FoTP

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Volunteer Saturday!

Grab your hats, tools and adventurous spirit — we're heading to Tokai on Saturday, 29 November for a final round of alien vegetation busting!

Post published:27 November, 2025

Post author:FoTP

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Stands of alien pine plunge like a blood-smeared butcher’s knife from TMNP into Cape Town's eastern flank.

Seeing Red – Our local Cape Flats Sand Fynbos restoration potential*

A new research article stresses the urgent need for SANParks to exploit the soil-seedbank resilience of Cape Flats Sand Fynbos at Tokai Park.

Post published:12 December, 2024

Post author:Mike

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Cape Town and its environs Image NASA Earth Observatory

Scientists comment on City’s Urban Forest Policy

Alanna Rebelo introduces scientists comments on the City of Cape Town's draft Urban Forest Policy.

Post published:29 April, 2022

Post author:FoTP

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The colour of green Jonkershoek Nature Reserve Image Santie Gouws

10-million trees? A letter to the Minister

Alanna Rebelo debunks DFFE Minister Barbara Creecy's 10-Million Trees Programme

Post published:7 February, 2022

Post author:FoTP

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