Photos / Sounds

What

Bushy Needlebush (Hakea sericea)

Observer

donovank

Date

November 15, 2019

Description

Eight farmworkers (Eldrige Jantjies, Zandre Jantjies, Ryno Stoffels, Henrico Bergman, Dylinn Volmink, Ulrich Snyman, Johenzlo Jafta and Danny Rooi) who were very kindly sponsored by two local farmers Ben Kotzé and Estelle du Plessis worked with myself anf Hugh Sussens. The team did well to clear approximately 2 ha, of which approximately 0.7 ha was highly infested and the remaining 1.3 ha moderately infested.

Photos / Sounds

What

Bushy Needlebush (Hakea sericea)

Observer

donovank

Date

November 9, 2019

Description

Seven volunteers cleared an area of hakea approximately 2 ha, which consisted of approximately 0.3 ha which was highly infested and 1.7 ha which was moderately infested

Photos / Sounds

What

Bushy Needlebush (Hakea sericea)

Observer

donovank

Date

September 21, 2019

Description

223 seedlings/saplings and 321 medium sized trees cut

Photos / Sounds

What

Bushy Needlebush (Hakea sericea)

Observer

donovank

Date

February 16, 2020

Description

A 20 ha fynbos area on a moderately steep ridge with a low density of hakea.

Hakea plants which had been cut off much too high (leaving some branches with leaves) in a previous clearing operation were noted.