Thank you for visiting my blog. My aim is to share the biodiversity on our farm with anyone that might be interested. We bought the land in 2003 and I have been taken pictures since then.
Our farm is situated near Barberton in Mpumalanga and it is in the part where the grassland biome runs into savannah. We therefore are lucky to have a good diversity of species. The soil is basically wheathered granite and is poor in nutrients and therefore not good for agricultural purposes.
I just LOVE this place!
Unfortunately, as in many parts of South Africa, we have a problem with alien invader plants. It is my mission in life to eradicate as much as possible of these pests to save as much of the natural biodiversity as possible.
Just keep in mind that I am an amateur naturalist, although I try my best to correctly identify the species. If you disagree with me, please contact me immediately with a reference of the correct identification.
The pictures on this blog are my property, if you want to use it, please ask my permission first.
A very special moment…
Aylestone 8 
Hi,
I don’t see your name anywhere, I came across your blog by accident.and it looks interesting!
My husband and I retired to a wildlife estate on the edge of Nelspruit almost 6 years ago
after living in Benoni for 34 years!.
We have been learning about the Lowveld trees, plants and birds.
I like photographing the moths and butterflies.
Jenny Sterne
Thank you. Kobie du Preez
Hi Kobie, I would love to organise a nature walk with you at some point – perhaps when we finally approach normality (AC – After Covid). I live on a farm in the Alkmaar area and so much of what you say resonates with me. My focus is indigenous medicinal plants but I also love all creatures from the tiniest bug to big scary mambas. We’re lucky to live in such a richly diverse part of the world.
That would be great!