The Pretoria National Botanical Garden, located in the suburb of Brummeria in east Tshwane, was established in 1946 after the University of Pretoria’s experimental farm and private properties were acquired by the Department of Agriculture. The garden was formerly known as the Transvaal National Botanic Gardens, and was primarily a research facility under the management of the Botanical Research Institute, which dates back to 1903.
One of the jewels of northern Gauteng, South Africa, Segaia Bush Retreat offers an escape to the magic of the bush that reminds of areas far more remote. It is the perfect getaway for weary, ‘traffic jammed’ city dwellers who do not want to spend hours on the road to get to a weekend destination, but require an atmosphere of peace and tranquility combined with fresh air.
Gum trees (Eucalyptus sp.) are important commercial trees contributing towards South Africa’s economy, particularly within the forestry industry. They are also used in other sectors, with the bee-keeping industry relying on gums as a bee foraging resource. Six gum trees are regulated under the NEMBA Alien and Invasive Species Regulations.
