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What, Where and How ...

Do you all know the What, Where and How about the Dainfern Nature Association?

What this big city has not taken over and destroyed the
special areas of unique highveld bakenveld, hosts of
When the Dainfern Estate was first developed it wild flowers, beautiful indigenous trees etc which
was recognised that the area had some unique proved a home for some wonderful bird life, water
biospheres that should be preserved. The area was monitors, bats, bush babies and more.
carefully environmentally surveyed and when the How
lovely golf course was developed these special areas
were preserved and designated on the Estate plan. Dainfern In Focus Magazine
These areas have been handed to us all to nurture
and enjoy. The Nature Association receives no funding from
the DHA (although certain projects are undertaken
So the Nature Association was born and now plays jointly) so to be able to look after our heritage
an important role on the Estate. The Association is the committee has to raise money. Hence the
run by a committee of dedicated voluntary residents IN FOCUS, the invaluable magazine which we all
and supported by management. Both residents and eagerly look forward to receiving each month.
management give a lot of time towards ensuring The magazine has grown from a simple couple of
that these designated, nature sensitive areas are sheets of paper with line advertisements into what
maintained and cared for. you see today - a source of Estate and Supplier
Where information. Proceeds go towards providing the
funding the Nature Association needs, in order to
Nature sensitive areas are right throughout the continue beautifying, enhancing and maintaining
Estate. In fact some of you who haven't had the the Estate areas.
opportunity to understand their significance Other functions put on by the Nature Association
perhaps wonder why there is 'just bush' in the provide little funds and are more of a service to
middle of smooth mowed kikuyu. Look carefully and residents to get to know you and to remind you all
delight in the joy that the huge urbanisation rush in the Nature Association exists and is working hard!
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