Autumn 2012 Newsletter

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LAND USE PLANNING BILL

A message from WESSA Dear all Opportunity to make comment on Land Use Planning Bill The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAD&P) have advertised the new Land Use Planning Bill for public comment until Thursday 5 April. Incorporated...

Re-planting along the Liesbeek River bank in Observatory

Re-planting of the cleared section along the Liesbeek River in Observatory will commence on the 2nd of April, in accordance with the arrangement between Friends of the Liesbeek and Cape Nature’s Working for Wetlands program. A number of local indigenous plant...

Dead Vegetation Along Liesbeek Parkway

It came to the attention of the Friends of the Liesbeek that there was a growing concern from residents in Observatory of the increased growth of Indian shot (Canna indica) along the river bank next to the Liesbeek Parkway, opposite Valkenberg Hospital ground. This...

Fundraising Event to be held at SAB Newlands

SAB Newlands will be organising and hosting a fun run or “dash” this Saturday the 17 March, to help raise funds for the work being carried out by the Friends of the Liesbeek. If you would like to find out more about the run please visit the following...