GEORGE NEWS - After a thick forest of black wattle was removed from the Garden Route D0am island by George municipality a number of years ago, schools and the George Girl Guides have been keeping the weeds under control. A large number of indigenous trees were also planted by these groups. The trees are now flourishing on the island and soon it will attract birds, insects in large numbers as well as nature lovers

Unfortunately masses of grass invaded the island recently. One of the units from the Rosemoor Pathfinder Club (affiliated to the Seventh Day Adventist Church), spent the day cutting and bundling the grass into huge heaps. This will allow for more indigenous trees and shrubs to be planted on the island.

This is a wonderful community project driven by GARDAG (Garden Route Dam Action Group) and has involved local businesses, the municipality, schools, youth groups and nature loving individuals.


The enthusiastic Pathfinder group with Eddie Harker (far left), a counselor at the Pathfinder Club, who teaches the youth life skills and instills a love and respect for nature.