Know, grow, protect and enjoy South Africa's indigenous plants

BotSoc, SANBI discussions could lead to membership changes

The Botanical Society of South Africa (BotSoc) and the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), who have a long-standing symbiotic relationship, are currently in talks to determine how the organisations will work together in future.

BotSoc Webinar: Plant and biome-awareness disparity

As a plant lover, you appreciate our indigenous plant life. But many people simply don’t notice plants.

Get involved in plant conservation forums in 2022

South Africa’s biodiversity space 2022: Attend one of the biome and ecosystem-focused plant conservation forums that take place annually across South Africa.

Defining the Free State’s Bloemfontein karroid shrubland

Masters student Ricus Nel is growing our knowledge about this unique and biodiverse vegetation through his Master’s research funded by the Botanical Society

SA BIODIVERSITY UPDATE: Know your enemy

If we don’t stop biological invasions of South Africa, we lose our biodiversity

10 golden rules of ecological restoration

Everything starts with Rule 1 of ecological restoration (borrowed from the medical fraternity): First, do no harm.

Almost a third of the world’s trees are threatened

One in three trees could become extinct, according to the new ‘State of the World’s Trees’ report just released by the conservation nonprofit Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).

Webinar: Saunders’ Field Guide to Gladioli of South Africa book launch

The launch of 'Saunders’ Field Guide to Gladioli of South Africa' the first of its kind to offer a complete photographic record of the 166 species that occur in the country!

How your photos could help save an ecosystem

Projects like VEGMAPhoto on iNaturalist depend on landscape photographs of vegetation shared by any citizen scientist, such as yourself.

A Journey Through South Africa’s Ecosystems

From snow-capped mountain peaks to red desert sands, South Africa’s ecosystems are some of the world’s most biodiverse environments

City Nature Challenge 2021: Unleash your inner citizen scientist

Head into the botanical gardens, nature reserves and even your own garden this weekend (30 April to 3 May 2021), to unleash your inner citizen scientist.

BotSoc Webinar: An introduction to ecological restoration

We chat to plant ecologist Dr Pat Holmes about some principles behind ecosystem restoration and how we can play an active role in restoring South Africa’s many damaged ecosystems.

A rare habitat for rare plants: The Cape’s coastal dunes

Coastal dunes can be particularly harsh environments. Throughout the year, they are exposed to blistering sun and strong, salt-laden winds that also carry highly abrasive sand grains.

Conserving South Africa’s wetlands

Wetlands are ecosystems that contain quantities of water, usually providing a home for special vegetation communities and a wide variety of wildlife that depend on them for survival. Some wetlands flood throughout the year but others flood only during the wettest seasons.

Resolve to be a Red List plant protector

If you need a botanical New Year resolution, get to know the South African Red List – a global first. What makes a favourite website?

Summer Flower Watch in Lower Sabie, Kruger National Park

The silent battle on our savannas between majestic trees and determined grasses has intrigued us for a long time – and meant that plenty of us have overlooked the non-grassy herbaceous plants

World GIS Day: Applications of GIS in Biodiversity Conservation

Highly skilled GIS professionals are in demand across a variety of sectors in South Africa including biodiversity conservation.

An introduction to the Little Karoo

Also known as the Klein Karoo, South Africa’s Little Karoo region is a semiarid intermontane basin that is located between the Langeberg, Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountains to the south and the Swartberg mountains to the north.

Bloodcobs & Vampire Cups: The Secret Life of Parasitic Plants

A parasitic plant is defined as a plant that derives all of its nutrients from another plant through various different adaptations.

What is Succulent Karoo? An Introduction

Famous the world over for its extraordinary biodiversity, the Succulent Karoo biome is home to the richest succulent flora on earth.

Roots and Words

Like 16% of South Africa’s plant species, thousands of languages worldwide are endangered. Some experts predict that up to 90% of the world’s languages will vanish within the next century.

South Africa’s Bushveld Vegetation: An Introduction

According to some scientists, bushveld is considered a primarily vernacular term used in South Africa and Namibia for the vegetation that comprises South Africa’s Savanna Biome.

A new field guide for Overberg Renosterveld

The publication of The Field Guide to the Renosterveld of the Overberg, is a manifestation of this kind of effort; another clear milestone for a committed group of people who care deeply

Earth Overshoot Day: Climate Crisis Impacts on South Africa’s Plant Diversity

With 60% of humanity’s ecological footprint being carbon, there is no hiding from the climate crisis, which is already impacting on the ecosystems and biodiversity of southern Africa.

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