conservation

Indigenous yellow Leucadendron conebushes line a riding track through the centre of a previously cleared part of the former Tokai pine plantation. (Photo: John Yeld)

Scientists ‘debate’ Lower Tokai Park Fynbos restoration

Professor David Richardson argues Fynbos restoration; Professor Eugene Moll argues shaded recreation at Lower Tokai Park, a Protected Area.

Post published:30 August, 2026
Post author:FoTP

Cape Town’s Table Mountain Range, with a view of old plantation blocks on the granite slopes. Alien gum invasions are visible in the ravines. Photo Johan Lourens/Getty Images

Lost fynbos seed form ‘underground time capsules’

Our research in the Cape Floristic Region discovered that fynbos seed banks that have survived over a century of pine plantations are viable.

Post published:17 March, 2025
Post author:FoTP

"Longer term (36months): Manor House boutique hotel & gardens. R80m."

Meet SANParks’ new TCIP…

Same as SANParks' old TCIP. With apologies to Pete Townsend of The Who and his 1971 song, Won't Get Fooled Again.

Post published:30 May, 2023
Post author:FoTP

An Open Letter to SANParks’ Managing Executives

ChatGPT, the Internet's new BFF, addresses an Open Letter to SANParks' Managing Executives, urging the clear felling of pine at Tokai Park.

Post published:9 May, 2023
Post author:FoTP

Biodiversity: Quo Vadis?

The Western Cape is losing biodiversity at an alarming rate. How do we reverse a process threatening the global web of life?

Post published:25 February, 2020
Post author:FoTP