The plant ecology and fynbos recovery of Lower Tokai — an alternative view
Full restoration of pristine Cape Flats Sand Plain Fynbos in Lower Tokai might be achievable in 100 to 200 years. A more honest and achievable path is a dedicated Sand Plain Fynbos ‘garden.’
Eugene Moll, a retired plant ecologist, argues that full restoration of pristine Cape Flats Sand Plain Fynbos in Lower Tokai could potentially take 100 to 200 years. Instead, he suggests a more achievable approach would be a dedicated Sand Plain Fynbos “garden,” focusing on rare and endangered species while creating shaded areas for safe recreation.
Moll states that the soil in Lower Tokai has been altered by added nutrients over centuries of forestry and farming, making it difficult to restore the area to a pristine condition. The presence of certain ecological processes in restored sections of Lower Tokai does not necessarily indicate the full recovery of the site to its original community composition.
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