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| Hacking aliens at
Rietvlei - 22 May 2010 |
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It
was
cold
and
misty,
but
some
intrepid
members
turned
out
to
tackle
the
alien
vegetation
on
the
reserve
next
to
the
R27
across
from
Sunset
Beach.
[Thanks
to
Ilse
Andrag
for
pictures] |
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The vlei was eerily shrouded in mist. |
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They were most probably wondering what these mad humans were up to! |
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Droplets of mist covering this spider's web. |
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Tackling invasive Port Jackson willows in the reserve. |
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Tree poppers are essential tools to do this job. |
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The small trees must be pulled out roots and all. |
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Pelicans busy with their early morning preening. |
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Getting to grips with a big one. |
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Let's get that root system out! |
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The natural plants growing there are beautiful and interesting. |
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Much more attractive than the invasive Acacias. |
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