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Welcome to the Drie
Valleyen Blog.
The Drie Valleyen Blog is a space for sharing stories, insights, and reflections from our conservation journey and the wider regeneration community. Through storytelling, we explore biodiversity conservation, ecological restoration, creative regenerative approaches, and the relationship between people and the land. We share lessons, stories from our partners, and ideas that strengthen conservation across the Garden Route and beyond. We believe that stories can inspire connection, collaboration, and action.
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When the bees choose for themselves
By Owen Williams and Steve Hurt At Drie Valleyen, we allow our […]
Steve Hurt
September 23, 2026
The Philosophical Concepts behind Ecological Corridors
by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers […]
Steve Hurt
September 17, 2026
Questions we should ask our prospective Councillors about Environmental Care in our town
by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers […]
Steve Hurt
September 17, 2026
An Ecocentric or Anthropocentric Approach to Urban Trees
by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers […]
Steve Hurt
September 17, 2026
In Contemplation of Nature
by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers […]
Steve Hurt
September 17, 2026
Environmental Degradation and Environmental Conflicts
by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers […]
Steve Hurt
September 17, 2026
Is Nature Female?
by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers […]
Steve Hurt
September 17, 2026
IS THE MOUTH OPEN? Beyond the breach: a conversation Sedgefield needs
By Jonathan Britton, former excavator handler at the Swartvlei Mouth (Edge Issue […]
Steve Hurt
September 17, 2026
Annual State of the Climate Report
y Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers […]
Steve Hurt
September 17, 2026
Understanding Our Water World: Nature as the Mentor
by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers […]
Steve Hurt
September 17, 2026
Beneath our feet: The Hidden Water Source Sustaining Sedgefield
by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers […]
Steve Hurt
September 17, 2026
THE RIGHT TO VOTE AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers […]
Steve Hurt
September 17, 2026