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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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The function and importance of estuaries
by Charl van der Merwe, Pr.Sc.Nat. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers & […]
Steve Hurt
September 16, 2026
NATURE’S HEALING POWER IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR WELLBEING
by Charl van der Merwe, Pr.Sc.Nat. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers & […]
Steve Hurt
September 16, 2026
NATURE’S HEALING POWER IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR WELLBEING
by Charl van der Merwe, Pr.Sc.Nat. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers & […]
Steve Hurt
September 16, 2026
THE TRAGEDY OF THE COMMONS AND THE PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE
by Charl van der Merwe, Pr.Sc.Nat. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers & […]
Steve Hurt
September 16, 2026
Landowners advised on their responsibilities when clearing alien and invasive species
by Charl van der Merwe, Pr.Sc.Nat. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers & […]
Steve Hurt
September 16, 2026
SEPTEMBER, NATIONAL ARBOR MONTH
by Charl van der Merwe, Pr.Sc.Nat. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers & […]
Steve Hurt
September 16, 2026
IS SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS AN OXYMORON?
by Charl van der Merwe, Pr.Sc.Nat. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers & […]
Steve Hurt
September 16, 2026
Environmental Sustainability at Home
by Charl van der Merwe, Pr.Sc.Nat. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers & […]
Steve Hurt
September 15, 2026
THINK LIKE A MOUNTAIN
by Charl van der Merwe, Pr.Sc.Nat. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers & […]
Steve Hurt
September 15, 2026
Protection of the last remaining critically endangered Knysna sand fynbos on the Western Head of Knysna
by Charl van der Merwe, Pr.Sc.Nat. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers & […]
Steve Hurt
September 15, 2026
THE IMPACT OF INVADER PLANT SPECIES ON OUR RICH BIODIVERSITY IN SEDGEFIELD
by Charl van der Merwe, Pr.Sc.Nat. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers & […]
Steve Hurt
September 15, 2026
Talking Conservation
By Charl van der Merwe (Edge Issue 693). Talking Conservation Save and […]
Steve Hurt
September 15, 2026