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invasive kikuyu from the nature sensitive areas
(a huge, and expensive, task) rehabilitating
nature sensitive areas, creating walking trails,
planting trees and much more. There are always
plans afoot to do more so read IN FOCUS to keep
abreast of the latest developments.
Resident Participation
Apart from supporting the Nature Association
by attending functions there are a number
of residents who have played an enormous
role in enhancing nature sensitive areas
(with the approval and blessing of the
Nature Association) by removing kikuyu
and encouraging natural grass as well as
planting a host of indigenous trees. This
kind of involvement has helped the Nature
Association enormously and is appreciated.
Just please remember that approval is required
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In the past we have held various talks ranging from the As you can see resident participation is
Zulu Wars to the Galapagos Islands to stories by Oom welcomed and encouraged; the committee is
Schalk Lourens to the Johannesburg String Quartet and not for a select few. The Nature Association acts
even to art exhibitions. More recently a very popular as the custodian of certain areas of the Estate
event has been a talk on birds followed up by walks and as such belongs to us all so if you have any
through the Estate and adjacent areas spotting the birds suggestions, wish to help or even serve on the
in their habitat; and residents have enjoyed looking at committee please let us know.
'The Night Skies' and have been encouraged to 'Relook, Way Forward
Rethink, Recycle'.
The development taking place on the Estate resulted The Nature Association owes its success to a
in small mammals and even birds retreating to safer few special residents (both past and present)
habitats but we are delighted to report that this and it has been because of the dedication of
situation is being reversed, Bush Babies and owls have these individuals that the Association goes
been reintroduced, and the wealth of birds on the from strength to strength, so please continue to
Estate is a delight. Do watch out for the water monitor support it and join in wherever you can.
(Leguaan) which frequents our streams. To succeed The Nature Association believes that it is
in reinstating wild life needs the cooperation of us all most important that it works in harmony with
which is why we keep asking you to maintain control of management and golf for the good of all.
your dogs at all times. Owning pets is an important part We live on a very special Estate so let us take
of our lives but because we live in this lovely area and care that we maintain and nurture it, so that it
amongst a very diverse community there are certain may be a joy for many years ahead …
rules in place so that we can all live in harmony. Please enjoy this booklet with the map of the
The Nature Association, however, doesn't just focus lovely walking trails, plus bird, wild life and tree
on events to raise awareness of nature but puts any lists - there is so much to see and do.
money raised to good use on the Estate - removing Enjoy!
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