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The release (Part III of III)
Ten springbok crossed first. The rest followed in their own time. Their release is a milestone—not a finish line—for Löwen River’s restoration work.
pauljacquin7
2 days ago2 min read
The boma (Part II of III)
Before springbok could return to the veld, Löwen River had to build a boma that could withstand wildlife, wind and a few hard-earned lessons.
pauljacquin7
Sep 113 min read
Pronking (Part I of III)
A breeding herd of 24 springbok has arrived at Löwen River. Their return brings movement, new genes and a vital piece of the Nama Karoo food web.
pauljacquin7
Sep 53 min read
Buzzing Challenge
NDVI satellite data confirms 7,000 hectares of previously bare soil are now under vegetation cover following this season's rains — and the ecosystem response didn't stop at plants. Four wild honeybee colonies moved onto the property, and a new research project is starting to map the site's resident and migratory bird species.
pauljacquin7
Aug 153 min read
Carrying Capacity
Once home to 2'200 sheep, the land can already feed over 800 herbivores. Extra work on vegetation should lift that number. Provided we reintroduce new generations of animals. Competition between cattle farming and wildlife killed a large portion of endemic residents
pauljacquin7
Feb 153 min read
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