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These large specimens of Encephalartos woodii, severely damaged by bark removal, were photographed in 1918 at Ngoye, Natal, the last specimens known in the wild. Cycads, their ancient origins …
The sculpture garden blends culture and nature. With a commission of 15 per cent of all sales to be paid to the Garden’s Development Fund, the positive results of …
The Sewage Problem Our third priority is the pressing problem of sewage. When, in October 2011, David Walliams completed his 215-mile charity swim from the source of the Thames …
MAKE THE MOST OF MONHEGAN Maine claims approximately 4,600 islands, including a few located inland on lakes. While Mount Desert is technically an island, most visitors think of it …
Initially, Kirstenbosch concerts were free. At the Botanical Society’s suggestion, a silver collection’ was introduced in the second season. As the concerts’ popularity rapidly grew, the cost of hosting …
Descending out of the village, I cross a quiet country lane and climb, riding a high wave for four miles before it spills me out on the road again …
I passed ten miles, then fifteen, twenty, twenty-five and pushed on for my thirty. At 7pm, after thirty-one miles I looked around for flat spots suitable for camping. Arresting …
By five in the afernoon we were at Georgetown, the capital of Penang Island. The bridge crossing had been a breeze and I marvelled at the engineering feat that …