Nov 27, 2025
It’s a tale practically as old as the relationship between fynbos and fire: A fire burning on the mountain side, tracing lines across the landscape, firefighters working tirelessly to tame the beast while the public looks on with a mixture of reverence and concern....
Nov 15, 2025
By Mitch Afrika Fire is often seen as a destructive force, but in a fire-adapted system like the fynbos biome we live in, it is also a key driver of diversity, renewal and resilience. Fire is not always as destructive as it is made out to be. Most fynbos species can...
Dec 4, 2024
In the Western Cape, fire is often seen as a threat. But sometimes planned burns are an opportunity. In the Amandel Rivier area, in the mountains between Villiersdorp and Franschhoek, it’s hoped that a controlled burn, planned to take place in late spring 2025, will...
Dec 2, 2024
There are many technical terms used in the veldfire industry. But each word or phrase means something very specific. For the Greater Overberg Fire Protection Association, some of these terms might be specific to the Overberg. Here are key words and phrases to...
Nov 26, 2024
A well-coordinated and carefully planned project to restore fynbos and improve water security for Cape Town, surrounding municipalities and agriculture is underway in the mountains above Villiersdorp. This effort, which includes a controlled burn, brings together...
Nov 8, 2024
The Kleinswartberg Conservancy has become a test case for cooperation, by using fire as a management tool. The goal? To bring partners from the public and private sectors together, to improve this landscape, both for people and for nature. This conservancy is...
