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the Reserve
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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Voices from the Field.
This space is open to contributions from researchers, local collaborators, educators, and visitors who engage with the land.
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Submissions should reflect firsthand experience, ecological insight, or process-based storytelling that deepens understanding of the Reserve’s restoration journey.
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Responsible Environmental Citizenship
by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers […]
Steve Hurt
September 17, 2026
Our Position in the Ecological Ecosystem
by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers […]
Steve Hurt
September 17, 2026
Reducing My Environmental Impact while Christmas Shopping
by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers […]
Steve Hurt
September 17, 2026
Looking Back at My Environmental Footprint over the Past Year
by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers […]
Steve Hurt
September 17, 2026
The Ecotourism Paradox or What is Ecotourism – and what is not?
by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers […]
Steve Hurt
September 17, 2026
The legacy of Jane Goodall
by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers […]
Steve Hurt
September 17, 2026
Are we facing a drought?
by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers […]
Steve Hurt
September 17, 2026
Understanding my role in the environment
by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers […]
Steve Hurt
September 17, 2026
Public Participation: A Cornerstone of Democratic Governance
by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers […]
Steve Hurt
September 17, 2026
Forestry trees vs natural vegetation
by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers […]
Steve Hurt
September 16, 2026
CLIMATE CHANGE COASTAL ADAPTATION RESPONSE
by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers […]
Steve Hurt
September 16, 2026
World Environment Day: What is required of me
by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers […]
Steve Hurt
September 16, 2026