Conservation Watch Tipping Points Tree-boosters’ rap drowns out pastoral symphony Why a ‘fetish’ for forests might imperil conservation efforts. By Fred Kockott and Savannah Burns First published by Daily Maverick The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. Well, that’s how the old adage goes. But what if we’ve got it wrong? What if planting trees […] Written by Savannah Burns September 8, 2023March 26, 2024
Conservation Watch Environment Court scuppers mining, rebukes ministers A court has set aside a decision to permit a coal mine in a protected environment and important water source in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province. And Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane (who has been linked to the country’s state capture scandal) and the late Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa have been rebuked for their handling […] Written by rovingreporters November 12, 2018August 28, 2019