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Renosterveld is part of the Cape Floristic Region and is dominated by grasses and shrubs from the daisy family. Renosterveld is the richest bulb habitat on earth and is renowned for its spring flower displays. Because it is found on fertile soils, it has been widely converted to croplands. Less than 5% now remains.
For more information on Renosterveld and how to assist with its protection and management, contact our partners at the Overberg Renosterveld Conservation Trust. We gratefully acknowledge the support from Dr Odette Curtis and her team at Overberg Renosterveld Conservaiton Trust for providing the information and images below. |
The Suurbraak Renosterveld is home to several unique flowering species that you may see on your ride (if you pass by in the spring flowering season).Protea decurrens An endangered ground Protea. It is pollinated by rodents, which are attracted to the yeast-like scent of the flowers. Erica filamentosa A rare and endangered Erica found on a handful of sites in the Swellendam Silcrete Fynbos vegetation. Podalyria myrtillifolia A woody shrub with flat silvery leaves and large pale pink pea flowers. Its sweet, scented flowers attract carpenter bees which pollinate it. Watsonia lacata A small Watsonia with 4 to 5 sword-shaped leaves. Flowers can be pink, purple or even pale orange. They can be seen flowering en masse during spring on the Suurbraak commonage, particularly in recently burnt areas. Hermannia flammea A small shrub, with tiny red, twisted flowers. It flowers in spring, does not resprout after fire, and is highly palatable to livestock. Pelargonium myrrhifolium A sprawling small shrub. Flowers can be white to light purple, marked with red-purple lines. Flowers in spring and summer and is abundant after a fire. Microloma sagittatum A non-parasitic climber, which uses other plants as support. The dark pink flowers produce packets of pollen which latch onto sunbird tongues for pollination. |
OUR OTHER TRAILS
Here’s a snapshot of the trails you can ride:
This trail network was funded by the Table Mountain Fund to showcase the biodiversity across the landscape, working with multiple partners to support conservation activities. The trails include over 150km of single track and jeep track that traverse indigenous forest, mountain fynbos, renosterveld and productive farmland.
The trails were built by beasts* and pimped by man.** Respect the trail builders, follow the rules, ride safe & have fun! * Mainly cow, sheep, bushbuck and the occasional leopard. ** People who live and work here and love riding bikes. |
LIABILITY
The Grootvadersbosch Conservancy Trust Board, partner organizations, funders, landowners and/or its employees and/or its successors in title shall not be liable for any damage, loss, theft, injury, accident or death suffered by any person, howsoever caused. Right of Admission Reserved. Ride at own risk. No helmet no ride. TRAIL RULES No picking of flowers. Ni smoking. No camping. No littering. No picnicking. No swimming. No pets. No helmet, no ride. Please stay on the marked routes. We promise they are the coolest. Please close any fences that you open (but you are probably lost if there is no fence bridge). Approach animals with caution. Please be extra careful when approaching sheep as they can easily injure themselves if startled. Ride all fence bridges at your own risk. Walk them if you are unsure. |
CONTACT THE
GROOTVADERSBOSCH CONSERVANCY
OFFICE HOURS: Mon to Thu: 7:30am to 5pm. Friday: 730 to 4pm. We are closed every second Friday.
MTB PERMITS: Available all hours at the Office (Cash in honesty box or Snapscan)
MTB PERMITS: Available all hours at the Office (Cash in honesty box or Snapscan)
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