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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BOARDWALK MEANDER HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
ISSUE 5 | 2014 - THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BOARDWALK MEANDER HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION - Now Media
ISSUE 5 | 2014 - THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BOARDWALK MEANDER HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION - Now Media
Contents
                                                                                                 3        Chairman’s Message
                                                                                                 4        Welcome to Boardwalk Meander
                                                                                                 7        Spring Day Winners
                                                                                                 9        Kitty Hawk Aerodrome
                                                                                                12        Seven Habits of Spring
                                                                                                15        Christmas Events

09                                                                                              17
                                                                                                18
                                                                                                          Security Update
                                                                                                          You Were Seen
                                                                                                19        Squash Tournament
                                                                                                25        Trees of the Year

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Security Manager...............................073 680 6395
Boardwalk Meander Estate Office......012 991 2770
Paramedics.........................................086 108 6911
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C h a i r m a n ’s M e s s a g e

                      Dear Residents
                      In the course of my duty to our estate, I am proud to report that our recent
                      projects in the estate have enhanced our reasons for choosing Boardwalk
                      Meander as our home in the country threefold. Allow me to elaborate on this.

                      Firstly, the security access management has been stepped up, with greater
                      care being taken in the process of a paperless fingerprint-driven system.
                      Thank you to Deon Strydom for your vision for security.

                      Secondly, our most recent upgrades to our gardens and water features, and
                      whilst the tennis court is still under the hand of construction, it is exciting
                      to see the progress. The estate gardens are looking stunning. Thank you to
                      Reg Botha on your consistent efforts.

                      Thirdly, our spring event mustered a well-supported crowd of residents.
                      The event was well planned and well executed and has become another
                      good memory of the milestone of community development. It’s always so
                      great to meet the people of Boardwalk Meander and share some free time
                      enjoying what’s ours! Thank you to Nick Behr on his unique implementation
                      of Community initiatives, which are now a way of life in our estate.

     “It’s always     Let me also mention our two other portfolios happening in the back-
                      ground, Finance and Legal. Both portfolios are an ongoing enhancement
  so great to meet    to our estate. Our Financial Director, Chris Liebenberg, has cross checked
                      all expenditure and has given recommendations on checks and balances.
   the people of      The smooth running of our expenses is as important as our security

Boardwalk Meander     measures. Our Legal Director has been involved in the development of
                      corporate governance. Strictly holding us in check! Thank you, Raj Daya.

and share some free   So, in short, the safeness, the beauty, the old fashioned neighbourhood
   time enjoying      living of which we were all accustomed to having when we were young.

    what’s ours!”     That reminds me of a well-known fact of our estate: Children have right of way!

                      Remember to take this period before the festive season ahead to enjoy
                      your home and estate facilities!

                      Kind Regards

                      Koos van Wyk

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We l c o m e

                                               Welcome to Boardwalk Meander...

Spring is finally here!!
What a long, cold winter. Thank           cost was not much of an issue. This       interest rate hikes. At an investment
goodness that it’s over now.              is seemingly the way to go naturally      review meeting, it was mentioned
                                          and this time stay in shape. Klein        that the markets are looking up and
For many of us, spring is a time of       Saterdag braai is now a distant past      with the recent price reduction in
renewal. Cleaning out the garage.         tense. Now it all starts with a shake     fuel, the Rand Dollar exchange is
Tidying cupboards. Rearranging filing.    and NOT a Castle.                         strengthening.
Pulling out your summer clothes.
Wondering how it all fitted before the    Have you thought about the season         Are we in for a good festive season?
winter months came along. This all        ahead? Christmas is about 100             This is the time of the year in which
stops as you consider a way to get        days away… last week I saw the            community activities start happening
back in shape. FAST!                      start of the Christmas decorations at     in full force. On the 6th of September,
                                          Makro. Can you believe it? Retailers      we had our Family Fun Run/Walk.
Yes, indeed, that crossed my mind.        are in my view, in a hurry! For a
A quick consultation with a wellness      moment I looked at pricing and            The day was well attended. Catering,
expert in our estate turned out the       wondered if it was a good idea to         along with Cars in the Park, a couple
cheaper trick than an entire new          avoid the Christmas rush. Poised for      of ponies, jumping castles and face
summer wardrobe. Measurements             a moment, left to go to Pick n Pay.       painting for the kids.
taken. Desired outcome agreed. A          Same encounter!
set eating plan, which does not really                                              There were two spring dances too. The
consist of much food, in place to         Large retailers have really suffered      weather also played its part. Catch the
reduce the calorie intake. At least the   this year. Fuel prices, cost of living,   photos in this issue.

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We l c o m e

The upcoming events include:
1. A Round-robin Squash Tournament on 17th, 18th,
   19th October. Open to all residents living in the estate.
   Registration forms will be available soon.

2. Carols by Candlelight: 6 December.

3. Children’s Christmas Tree: 6 December.

4. The annual Christmas Lights Competition: Residents
   are invited to take part. We encourage you to start
   putting up your lights as soon as possible in the 1st
   week of December. The judging will take place in the
   week before Christmas. Winners will be notified in the
   first weeks of January.

What about street braais again this year? Why not join in
the festivities by arranging a street braai in your street with
your neighbours. The tradition was started in Victoria, one
of our luxury sectional titles, in 2012 and I am aware that
the tradition continued in 2014. A rough diary date would be
12th December perhaps?

The festive season ahead looks rather busy. For now, back
to those fitness routines. A visit to the gym. Save money,
take a walk or a run in our beautiful estate. The gardens
are well pruned and tweaked for a good summer rain. The
minute the temperatures sour, we will be in for some rainy
days.

Live life to the full in the Silly Season ahead.

“Conscience is a mother-in-law whose visit never ends.”
- HL Mencken.

Nick Behr
www.boardwalkmeander.co.za

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Spring Day Winners

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Entertainment

In an endeavour to find entertainment                                        The Kitty Hawk Aerodrome was
in the Pretoria East area and                                               established as a Sectional Title
surrounds, a real jewel in the area                                         Scheme in 1997 by the then owner
was found. Read more about Kitty                                            of the ground where Kitty Hawk is
Hawk.                                                                       situated. He envisioned an Aero
                                                                            Estate with houses adjacent to the
A Brief History of Kitty Hawk                                               runway. It was decided to name the
                                                                            aero estate after the world famous
                                                                            town Kitty Hawk. However, the
Kitty Hawk is a town in Dare County,
                                                                            developer encountered financial
North Carolina, United States. The
                                                                            difficulties after the runway and 24
population was 3 000 at the 2000
                                                                            hangars were completed and sold.
census. It was established
                                                                            The result was that the land where
in the early 18th century as
                                                                            houses would have been built was
Chickahawk.
                                                                            sold as a separate entity from the
                                                                            aerodrome.
Kitty Hawk became famous after
the Wright brothers of Dayton, Ohio,
                                                                            The new Board of Trustees
selected a nearby site to make their
                                                                            established in 2003 continued the
first airplane controlled powered
                                                                            development to what is today the
flight on December 17, 1903. The              The Wright Brothers           Kitty Hawk Aerodrome.
site of the flights is four miles (6km)
south of the town, near the sand
dunes known as the Kill Devil Hills,
a location the Wrights had used for
practice with their gliders. Kitty Hawk
is often mistakenly credited as the
site of the powered flights. After the
flights, the brothers walked back
to Kitty Hawk, where they sent a
telegram from the Weather Bureau
office to their father informing him of
their success.

The aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk
(CV-63), the B-2 Spirit stealth
bomber AV-19, the aircraft transport
ship USS Kitty Hawk (AKV-1), and
the Apollo 14 command module have
been named for the town.

The word Kitty Hawk has become            December 17, 1903 – Wright brothers first to successfully maintain
synonymous with aviation and
                                                                 sustained flight
aviation pioneers worldwide.

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Entertainment
Kitty Hawk Aerodrome

Kitty Hawk aerodrome is located
30km and an easy 20 minute
drive south east of Pretoria in the
Boschkop area.

The airfield is the central hub for an
active aviation community and offers
aircraft owners superb facilities.

The airfield is privately owned and
administrated under a sectional
title scheme. Membership is open
to the public and non-members are
welcome to fly in.

Kitty Hawk does not levy landing fees
and there is a fuel bay with AVGAS
available 7 days a week.

Key features of the airfield
include:

• Convenient location
• 800m x 18m tar runway
• Fuel bay with AVGAS 7 days a
  week
• Superb clubhouse
• Kitty Hawk Flying Club with regular
  social events

Kitty Hawk Aerodrome was
established as an Aero-Estate in
1995. This project has developed to
its exciting status as an Aerodrome.
The Kitty Hawk Aerodrome consists
of hangar facilities, a small residential
flat, clubhouse and a fuel bay.

The development is registered as
a Sectional Title development and
the Aerodrome is registered with
the SACAA as a public airfield. The
Kitty Hawk Aerodrome is managed
by the owners in the form of a Body
Corporate and Trustees nominated
by the Body Corporate.

The Kitty Hawk Clubhouse was
completed toward the end of 2005
and has quickly become the central          All aviation enthusiasts are welcome to fly in or visit, irrespective of whether you
hub for the Aerodrome. The Clubhouse        have access to an aircraft or not. Irrespective of whether you are a hangar owner
features superb amenities, has a            or not. As long as you share our love for flying, whether by micro light or space
                                            rocket.
well-stocked bar and serves regular
meals over weekends.                        Join us and experience what flying is all about. Events like Fly-Outs, Fly-Ins, air
                                            shows and regular get-togethers will be arranged.
The Clubhouse is also available for         For more info please contact:
hire for various functions, launches        Tel: (012) 802 0942
and corporate gatherings.                   Email: office@kitty-hawk.co.za

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Lifestyle

After a very long winter, spring has        2. Clear out mental and emotional        3. Start a practice
officially arrived. The spring or vernal       clutter.
equinox is the day of the year when
light and dark are balanced. True or        When we think of renewal we often
not, it’s said that on this day you can     think of rebirth; something old dies
balance an egg on its end. And by the       and something new is born. Why
way, the egg is the universal symbol        not use this season of renewal as a
of rebirth.                                 reminder to get rid of things that are
                                            weighing you down and sapping your
Although we still have a little way to      energy?
go to really enjoy the warmth and light
that spring brings, we can begin to         • Allow yourself to let go of the past
think about what we can do to renew           to make room for new things to
ourselves and to better balance our           come into your life.
lives. What better time than spring to
re-group and re-prioritize, and even        • Commit to making decisions you’ve
re-invent ourselves, and the lives we         been putting off.
find ourselves living. Here are some        • Challenge limiting beliefs about
spring “rituals” to help you get started.     yourself and about how things should
                                              be.                                    A new discipline will ensure that you
1. De-clutter your living space.                                                     invite mindfulness into your life. A
                                            • Think positively. Recent research      daily practice affords you a “time-out”
• Get rid of anything you no longer           has shown that we can actually         from your everyday routine. This is a
  need. Here’s the rule of thumb:             change the circuitry of our brains.    gift to yourself; a promise to honour
  If you haven’t worn it (or used it)         When something negative comes          who you are.
  for two years, out it goes. Donate          up pair it with something positive
  clothing and household items that           and stay with that feeling.            • A spiritual practice such as yoga,
  are in reasonably good condition to                                                  meditation, or chi gong are easy to
  an organization or charity and books                                                 find almost anywhere and relatively
  to your local library or hospital.                                                   affordable.

• Clear out kitchen cabinets of items                                                • Another practice that you can do on
  that have been lying around since                                                    your own is researching and reading
  you can’t remember when or whose                                                     sacred texts from many cultures and
  expiration date has long passed.                                                     traditions. Read them with an eye
  Dispose of medications and first aid                                                 on universal themes--- those things
  products beyond their expiration date.                                               that connect all of us.

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Lifestyle
• Walking is a wonderful way to help
  your body while clearing your
  mind. Walk instead of drive. Use
  the stairs instead of the elevator.
  And remember to change your
  route! We all are so programmed
  to do the same routine every day.
  Change the scenery, change your
  perspective!

4. Begin something brand new.
Focus on spring as a time of new
beginnings and resolve to do
something you’ve always wanted to
do but never felt you had the time.

• Assess your health. Maybe it’s time
  to begin taking care of yourself? It’s
  far better to change the way you live,
  beginning now, instead of waiting
  for things to get out of your control.
  Create an inventory of your health
  including diet, exercise, genetics,
  and stress level. Begin slowly one
  change at a time, eventually
  incorporating others.
                                            • A personal retreat away or a              your life. Reorganize your highest
• Explore your creativity. Learn a            weekend that you give to yourself         priorities and re-evaluate your
  new language, take piano lessons,           every year to reflect on your life,       commitments. What do you value
  awaken the diva within, take a              the past year, and what new things        most in your life? How much
  computer class, or go back to               you may want to incorporate into          quality time do you spend with
  school. It’s never too late to fulfill      your life moving forward.                 the people and the things you
  a dream.                                                                              care about the most? What is the
                                            • A family reunion, to meet extended        best way to use your time to
• Volunteer your time. Teach reading          family at different destinations each     create the life you want to have?
  to those who want to learn, become          year, allows people to stay
  a mentor, or help clean up your             connected and affords a sense           Hopefully, these seven rituals for
  community; there are so many                of belonging and continuity for         renewal will set you on course for
  ways to give of yourself.                   younger family members.                 a life that is not only fulfilling and
                                                                                      meaningful – but fully your own.
5. Spend time outdoors.                     • A family vacation can do the same
                                              thing for the immediate members
• Plant a garden. If you have no              of your family. Camping, hiking,
  outdoor space, plant an herb                or fishing, visiting an historic
  garden in your kitchen or plant             site, or a part of the country that’s
  pots of flowers to bring the                very different from your own can
  outside into your home.                     help family members bond and
                                              reconnect from their busy, daily
• Plant a tree with your child and            lives.
  watch it grow together.

• Build a birdhouse with your child        7. Simplify your life.
  and watch the inhabitants come
                                           • Slow down. As life moves so quickly,
  and go from year to year. This
                                             surrounding us with the constant
  provides connection to the earth
                                             stimulation of the information
  and continuity in the life.
                                             stream, we need to find a way to
6. Take a trip.                              quiet our minds and make quality
                                             time for ourselves.
Focus on spring as a time of new
beginnings and resolve to do               • “Downshift”, or streamline your
something you’ve always wanted to            life however you can in order
do but never felt you had the time.          to “upshift” the overall quality of

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Christmas Events

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Security

                                     Dear Residents,
                                     Summer is around the corner and the best season of the year has eventually arrived.

                                     The new access system for visitors has been implemented and with a couple of
                                     teething problems it is running smoothly.

                                     Guards are working hard to get to know the system and owners will also get used to
                                     pressing 1 rather than 9...

                                     This system is for the benefit of the estate and increases the effectiveness of our system.
                                     Any new system will take time to run smoothly but I am sure it will not be long until we
                                     are all happy. Further information will be communicated to you in regards with the
                                     new system in the next few weeks.
      “We do live in a
                                     Sekuriteit vorm ’n baie belangrike deel van die landgoed en ons probeer om die
     wonderful estate                sisteme op te gradeer oor tyd om te verseker dat ons inwoners die voordeel van veilige
                                     en doeltreffende sekuriteit ervaar.
  but do not get blasé               Jy hoef net die koerant te lees of nuus te luister om te besef dat misdaad daagliks
       about security                toeneem. Ek wil vra dat ons almal steeds saam sal werk om die landgoed en ons
                                     onmiddelike omgewing te beveilig deur oplettend te wees vir enige verdagte optrede
   because we live in                in en om die landgoed.

                                     Furthermore please help to ensure that your guests are conversant with the rules and
South Africa after all.”             entry and exit requirements, whether a friend or a contractor entering the estate. We all
                                     have a responsibility to assist in making this estate safe and secure.

                                     New additions
 New access controls                 You will see that we have cleared the area alongside the Northern fence line as it was
                                     not possible to access it a few months ago.
 1. Visitor arrives at gate          This area was a potential hiding spot and is now open and accessible by foot or by
                                     bicycle. We are going to patrol these areas and ensure the perimeter is safe. It also
 2. Guard requests unit              enables us to service the fence line much more easily if needed.
    number and drivers
    licence                          Tips for the coming season:
                                     Vehicles: Ensure your vehicle is locked when you use your remote key. As some of you
 3. Guard phones resident            may have heard, the latest trend is to “scramble” your signal so that the car does not lock.
    to allow access                  This enables a thief to steal your vehicle in under 30 seconds. Stand next to your vehicle
                                     and make sure the doors are locked. This does not mean they will not try to steal your car,
                                     but it will certainly make it harder. Toyota vehicles are being hit the hardest in our area,
 4. Resident presses 1 on            but not only them.
    the cellphone
                                     House: Ensure your doors are locked at night. We do live in a wonderful estate but do
                                     not get blasé about security because we live in South Africa after all. If leaving for a break,
 5. Two fingers of visitors          ensure you lock your house and garages.
    are scanned on the
    reader                           Ouside the estate: Be aware of certain crossings at night and try to time traffic lights so
                                     that you do not have to come to a standstill. Cyclists and runners beware of cycling and
                                     running alone – rather join friends or a club.
 6. Access is granted
                                     Die reuk van braaivleisvure vul weer die lug oor naweke en ek hoop dat julle lekker sal
 7. Vi s i t o r e x i t s w i t h   kuier en braai die seison. 24 September is Braai Dag en ek wil almal aanmoedig om die
    fingerprint and the              dag te braai en ook sommer julle bure te nooi. Dalk is die tyd weer hier om ’n lekker Straat
                                     Braai onderling te reel. Sodoende ontmoet bure mekaar en almal kan bydrae tot die “Ken
    process is complete              jou bure” beginsel. Hiervolgens kan ons mekaar help om ook sekuriteit te bevorder deur
                                     idees ens. uit te ruil om die landgoed nog beter en veiliger te maak. Hegte Gemeenskappe
 8. On next visit visitor is         is veiliger gemeenskappe want almal kyk uit vir mekaar.
    not rescanned only
                                     Sekuriteits Groete,
    ID number required
                                     Deon Strydom.
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Boardwalk
                                                         Meander Squash
                                                      League round-robin
                                                 tournaments are intended
                                                  as a fun way of getting
                                                      together with your
                                              neighbours socially as a
                                              group and totalling scores
                                           over a pint or two at the Boma
                                                               afterwards!

                                            What is a round-robin?

                                Essentially, in a round-robin tournament,
                           every participant plays every other participant
                       once. Scores are recorded and the player with the
                                                         most points wins.

                                                  How does it work?

        On Friday 17 October we will start the games soon after 18h30.
    Don’t be late! Continue on Saturday from 10h00 and the prize giving
                             on Sunday afternoon from 15h00 onwards.

              Each game will be to 9 points and will be the best of 3 sets.
                 Therefore you need to have a total score for the 3 sets.

The participant with the highest score wins. There will be medals for both
  top three men and top three ladies.Registration opens on 1st October.
                          office, or you can contact one of the organizers:

                                                Nick Behr on 071 151 8638
                                    e-mail: vice-chairman@estatebwm.co.za

                                     Call Erna Vauqulin on 082 425 7790,
                                            e-mail ernateam@gmail.com.

                                              17th, 18th & 19th October.
                                    Games start at 18h30 on 18th October.

                                                       R100 entrance fee.
Nature

A Brief History of Arbor Day
Arbor Day originated in 1872 in the United States territory of
Nebraska. Mr J Sterling Morton, a newcomer to the treeless
plains of Nebraska, was a keen proponent of the beauty and
benefit of trees. He persuaded the local agricultural board to
set aside a day for planting trees and through his position as
editor of Nebraska’s first newspaper, encouraged participation
in the event by publishing articles on the value of trees for soil
protection, fruit, shade and building.

Mr Morton’s home, known as Arbor Lodge, was a testament
                                                                       “Each generation
to his love for trees and so inspired the name of the holiday:        takes the earth as
Arbor Day. Within two decades Arbor Day was celebrated in
every US State and territory, and eventually spread around                 trustees.”
the world. The tradition continues annually in the second week       - J. Sterling Morton
of August, in global acknowledgment of Mr Morton’s slogan,
“other holidays repose upon the past; Arbor Day proposes for         (April 22, 1832 - April 27, 1902).
the future”.

In South Africa, Arbor Day was first celebrated in 1983. The
event captured the imagination of people who recognized
the need for raising awareness of the value of trees in our
society. As sources of building material, food, medicine, and
simple scenic beauty, trees play a vital role in the health and
well-being of our communities. Collective enthusiasm for the
importance of this issue in South Africa inspired the national
government, in 1999, to extend the celebration of Arbor Day
to National Arbor Week. From 1 to 7 September every year,
schools, businesses and organizations are encouraged to
participate in community “greening” events to improve the
health and beauty of the local environment and propose a
green future for South Africa.
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Nature
    To help increase public awareness of just a few of the 2000 indigenous tree species
 in South Africa, every Arbor Week celebration will highlight two specific trees: one common
        and one rare species. In the list below the more common tree is named first.

Year   Common Tree                              Rare Tree
2000   Peltophorum africanum African            Salix mucronata Safsaf willow, Kaapse wilger
       wattle, Huilboom

2001   Loxostylis alata Tarwood, Teerhout       Ptaeroxylon obliquum Sneezewood, Nieshout
2002   Pittosporum viridifloru Cheesewood,      Alberta magna Natal flame bush, Breekhout
       Kasuur

2003   Rhus chirendensis Red currant,           Pterocarpus angolensis Wild teak,Kiaat
       Bostaaibos
2004   Kirkia acuminata and K. wilmsii,         Combretum bracteosum Hiccup nut, Hikklimop
       White seringa, Mountain seringa,
       Witsering, Bergsering

2005   Schefflera umbellifera False             Adansonia digitata Baobab, Kremetart
       cabbage tree, Basterkiepersol
2006   Burchellia bubalina Wild                 Raphia australis Kosi palm, Kosipalm
       pomegranate, Wildegranaat

2007   Rhus pyroides Common wild                Pavetta schumanniana Poison Bride’s Bush
       currant, Gewone Taaibos                  Gifbruidbos
2008   Harpephyllum caffrum Wild plum,          Diospyros whyteana Bladder - nut, Swartbas
       Wildepruim                               Markhamia zanzibarica Bell bean tree, Klokkies-boontjieboom
2009   Acacia galpinii Money thorn,             Halleria lucida Tree fuchsia, Notsung
       Apiesdoring                              Pterocarpus rotundifolius Round-leaved Teak, Dopperkiaat

2010   Acacia xanthophloea Fever tree,          Rothmania capensis Cape gardenia, Kaapse Katjiepiering
       Koorsboom                                Rothmannia globosa Bell gardenia, Klokkies-Katjiepiering
                                                Cladostemon kirkii Tonga-kerrie, Tongakierie
2011   Pappea capensis Jacket-plum,             Genus Pavetta Bride’s Bushes, Bruidsbome
       Doppruim                                 Nuxia congesta Common Wild Elder, Gewone wildevlier
2012   Syzygium cordatum Water berry,           Protorhus longifolia Red Beech, Rooiboekenhout
       Waterbessie                              Bruguiera gymnorrhiza Black Mangrove, Swart-wortelboom

2013   Virgilia oroboides Blossom tree,         Grewia occidentalis Cross-berry, Kruisbessie
       Keurboom                                 Barringtonia racemosa Powder-puff Tree, Poeierkwas-boom
2014   Genus Heteropyxis Lavender trees,        Vepris lanceolata White ironwood, Witysterhout
       Laventelbome

2015   Combretum krausii Forest,                Heteromorpha arborescens Parsley tree, Wildepieterseliebos
       bushwilow, Bosvaderlandswilg

2016   Ficus thonningii Common wild fig,        Maerua cafra Common bush-cherry, Gewone witbos
       Gewone wildevy                           Maerua angolensis Bead-bean tree, Knoppiesboontjieboom

2017   Ziziphus mucronata Hairy buffalo-        Euclea pseudebenus Ebony tree, Ebbeboom
       thorn, Harige blinkblaar wag-n-bietjie

2018   Genus Podocarpus Yellowwoods,            Boscia albitrunca Shepherd’s tree, Witgat
       Geelhoutbome, P. elongatus
       P.falcatus, P. henkelii, P. latifolius

2019   Sclerocarya birrea Marula Maroela        Philenoptera violacea Apple-leaf, Appelblaar

2020   Ekebergia capensis Cape ash,             Adansonia digitata Baobab,Kremetart
       Essenhout

(Information provided by the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry. January 2008)
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