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Bee Water Bowls
Let’s help our wildlife, particularly during these hot spells (one of the hottest on record) and after the fires, by providing lots of drinking stations. In this case we have placed a shallow ceramic bowl filled with pebbles and then added water up to the brim. This gives the bees and other insects some purchase on the pebbles, allowing them to drink safely without falling into the water and drowning. On especially hot days you can even add some ice cubes!
The low volume of water evaporates quickly and should be topped up everyday. Another measure by which we can help our indigenous insects is to plant your garden with as much native flora as possible. One reason, in particular is that some insect species are very specific on the type of plants they require, especially on which to lay their eggs. Take butterflies for example, one of the main goals of an adult butterfly is to lay eggs on a plant that its caterpillars have evolved to feed on. Without those plants you won’t attract those butterflies. Invasive insects are usually a lot less fussy about the plants they can use and therefore quickly become dominant in gardens devoid of native flora.
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Kogelberg biosphere reserve company upcoming 10 year review - public participation meetings.
The meeting is held at 18h00 on 23 Jan 2019 in Kleinmond. Jan 23rd, Kleinmond Town Hall, 18h00.
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Withdrawal of Salmon Aquaculture Facility
Withdrawal of Application for Environmental Authorisation: Basic Assessment for the proposed development of a Salmon Aquaculture facility in Betty's Bay
Dear I&AP,
Nature Works Environmental Consultancy (Pty) Ltd on behalf of West Coast Salmon, hereby withdraws the application for Environmental Authorization for the proposed development of Salmon Aquaculture facility in Betty’s Bay as a more suitable and less environmentally sensitive site has been identified.
The public meeting set for the 15th has been cancelled as a result. Please feel free to contact me for any further information. Thank you for your comments and participation.
Kind regards,
Jacques van Rensburg.
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Salmon Farm Registration Form
Please download the form (a Doc file).
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West Coast Salmon Aquaculture Facility Public Meeting
Dear registered interested and affected party,
Please join Nature Works on the 15th of January at the Crassula Community hall in Betty’s Bay for the proposed West Coast Salmon Aquaculture Facility public meeting. We will discuss the Environmental Authorization process and give the engineers involved an opportunity to present information regarding the proposed facility.
There will be an opportunity for questions to be asked, so please feel free to highlight any concerns you might have on the day.
Location: Crassula Community Hall, 2416 Crassula Avenue, Betty’s Bay.
Date: 15 January 2019
Time: 18:00.
Looking forward to meeting you all.
Kind regards,
Jacques van Rensburg.
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