After the 1885 discovery of gold in the forests about 15 km's outside of Knysna, a small town mushroomed up just about overnight as miners flowed into the area. At its height the town consisted of 75 wood and iron cottages, 6 hotels, 4 boarding houses, a hospital, Methodist Church, a number of general dealers, bakers, … Continue reading Millwood mining town
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Jubilee Creek
Most people visiting the Knysna forest normally head towards the Millwood goldfields northwest of Knysna. Just after the Daleen Matthee Memorial the road passes what is arguably the most breathtaking picnic spot in the forest, Jubilee Creek. It is situated next to a beautiful stream and surrounded by indigenous forests with shaded grassy areas to relax … Continue reading Jubilee Creek
Daleen Matthee Memorial
One of my favorite writers is the late Daleen Matthee and it is because of the 4 books she has based in the Knysna forest that I have such a fascinating interest in the forests of the Southern Cape. All four of these books (Circles in the Forest, Fiela's Child, The Mulberry Forest and Dream Forest) … Continue reading Daleen Matthee Memorial
Forest fairy realm
This scene presented itself to me while exploring the Knysna forests and I just had to take a photo of it. Looking it it and then closing my eyes I can imagine being in the forest. The shades of green and brown all around, the moist forest smell, the cool forest air on my face, the … Continue reading Forest fairy realm
Pine plantation
Up to about 100 to 150 years ago the indigenous forests along the Southern Cape stretched all along the area known as the Garden Route. When the authorities of the time realised that due to extensive logging the forests wouldn't last forever, it was decided to replace some of the decimated areas with mostly pine, … Continue reading Pine plantation
Decaying branch
I am always amazed at the wonders of nature, specially when finding bracket fungus somewhere in a forested area. Bracket fungus plays such an important roll in the forest's circle of life. It helps to decompose wood which get fed back into the soil to add nutrients to it. And of cause it makes for … Continue reading Decaying branch
Forest rays
The late afternoon sun shining through the trees of the indigenous forest in the Tsitsikamma
Moss covered log
I found this moss covered old fallen tree in the Tsitsikamma forest. The moss felt like a carpet when I ran my hand across it. I took a picture of the tree without the "crack" as well, but felt it looked better with it included.
Plaatbos Nature Reserve
The section of indigenous forest next to Storms River Village through which the Storms River Pass runs is called Plaatbos Nature Reserve. It used to be under the control of the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry, but now forms part of the Tsitsikamma National Park under the control of SANParks. The only way to … Continue reading Plaatbos Nature Reserve
Tsitsikamma Forest
The Tsitsikamma (Khoisan word meaning "Place of many waters") is the official start of the Garden Route. The Garden Route is one of South Africa's most popular tourist routes and follow the south coast from the Tsitsikamma to Mossel Bay. For travel and tourist purposes a Garden Route tour will take you from Port Elizabeth … Continue reading Tsitsikamma Forest
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