Fynbos seeds rely on fire and ants to germinate, can withstand severe drought, and thrive in the wind.

Fynbos is very flammable due to the high oil content in the leaves, so please be very cautious not to start fires. 

In the valley below, a pristine indigenous forest thrives, in the damp nutrient-rich soils. This pocket is part of the 65000 hectares of indigenous relic forest that fortunately escaped destruction in the great fire of Feb. 1869. This fire swept from Swellendam to Uitenhage destroying thousands of hectares of vegetation. 

A variety of trees, mosses, and ferns create this enchanting ecosystem that perpetuates the timeless cycle that is an indigenous forest.

The abundant saplings, and seven-week ferns testify to the integrity of this forest system. 

Yellowwoods, Ironwoods, Stinkwoods, and Hard pear trees to mention but a few of the species, make up this pristine forest. Alien trees including Blackwoods, Wattle, Gum and Pine trees, border the indigenous forest, and we will be managing these as part of the alien-clearing project.

Blackwoods deserve a special mention as they are fast becoming "indigenous", and provide valuable timber, thus affording protection to the indigenous trees. 

You may see a few big tree stumps in the forest- these are harvested Blackwoods. 

WILDLIFE that you may see on the farm include: