The Rise of Plant Poaching: How Succulent Obsession Fuels a Growing Illegal Trade Africa News

The Rise of Plant Poaching: How Succulent Obsession Fuels a Growing Illegal Trade

The global fascination with succulents and rare plants has sparked an alarming environmental crisis: plant poaching. Once considered a harmless hobby, the growing demand for exotic greenery has led to the exploitation of delicate ecosystems as collectors and smugglers illegally harvest protected plant species to meet market demands. This new wave of illegal trade threatens […]

The ‘Forgotten Mountain’ is the newest reserve in Limpopo Life & Arts

The ‘Forgotten Mountain’ is the newest reserve in Limpopo

Nestled in the heart of Limpopo, the “Forgotten Mountain” has been resurrected from obscurity into one of South Africa’s most important nature reserves. The Western Soutpansberg Nature Reserve, officially declared last Friday, spans a sprawling 11,607 hectares of rich biodiversity. The declaration marks a major victory for environmentalists, biodiversity enthusiasts, and the local communities who […]