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The first decade of the new millennium has seen a stabilising of visitor numbers at around 750 000 per annum, but with a steady increase in visitor spend. Operational …
Into the age of molecular biology Students prepare samples for phylogenetic studies in the Leslie Hill Molecular Laboratory. One of the remarkable features of the research programme at Kirstenbosch …
Making science relevant to everyday issues received a boost from the Fynbos Biome Project (1970s-1990s). The legacy of this project has been continued through the Fynbos Forum, where researchers, …
Examples of the floral diversity in the family Proteaceae: top Leucadendron tinctum and above Mimetes argenteus top Protea cynaroides and above Leucospermum erubescens. The Protea Atlas Project has been …
Expanded Public Works Programme – a new restaurant, Visitors’ Centre and Conference Centre were completed in 2008. The main vegetation of the Garden is Gold Reef Mountain Bushveld – …
Free State NBG – established 1967 The Free State NBG lies in the rolling hills of the central highveld. Hardy evergreen trees survive the cold, frosty winters, and summer …
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 …
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 …