Drie Valleyen, A Crown Jewel: Part One

Drie Valleyen, A Crown Jewel: Part One

Text and Photos by Ena McIntyre Originally published in December 2016 Veld & Flora Gray Rutherford, a long-standing BotSoc member, is a man of great modesty and immense creativity. After a preview of his project with our Southern Cape Weeds Forum (SCWF), I...
Drie Valleyen, A Crown Jewel: Part Two

Drie Valleyen, A Crown Jewel: Part Two

By Ena Mcintyre. Originally published in DECEMBER 2016 | VELD & FLORA Drie Valleyen owner, Gray Rutherford, engaged Ken Coetzee- a practical conservation expert – to evaluate the property’s biodiversity value and compile a habitat regeneration plan. A...
Video: Rewilding Grasslands with Nguni Cattle

Video: Rewilding Grasslands with Nguni Cattle

From worn farmland to a living, breathing ecosystem—this is the story of Drie Valleyen. Guided by Gray Rutherford’s vision and perseverance, the land has been slowly restored, revealing the power of working with nature, not against it. Rewilding Grasslands with Nguni...