October 14, 2009
Members of the Londolozi family recently travelled to the western Cape where they were hosted by the passionate and extremely energetic owner of Grootbos reserve, Michael Lutzeyer. Michael is the custodian of a pristine and beautifully preserved fynbos refuge located along the coastline overlooking Walker bay and the Kleinberg mountains.
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September 25, 2009
The debatable topic of fire; Friend or Foe, continues here at Londolozi. The management technique of using fire for savanna grassland has always been a heated debate. Some are of the opinion that this should only be done towards the end the dry season, as close to the first rains as possible. This is done so that all the dry, moribund natural material will combust and return essential nutrients to the soil. This aids in the germination of seeds and most importantly a beautiful green flush occurs which attracts great concentrations of game. Others, however, are of the opinion that one should burn in winter preceding a cold front which brings a light soaking rain. Both theories work extremely well for both parties, providing the rains come of course.
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