Forest of Remembrance
📍 Clarkson, Tsitsikamma, Eastern Cape, SA 🇿🇦 🌱 Planted: May 2025
where the land remembers.
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Native Species
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Youth Impacted
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After alien tree removal
Nestled in Clarkson, a 200-year-old town on South Africa's Garden Route, a transformative Miyawaki Forest blooms. In collaboration with the University of Western Cape, this green haven is a 20-year incubator gem.
The everyday footbridge adorned with indigenous trees, replacing invasives, offering a scenic stroll where the community converges. A winding path meanders alongside the river, unveiling spaces for communal gatherings. A respite where locals and youth forge connections amidst nature, capturing cherished moments during special occasions.
Planting Day
Environmental harmony thrives as the Miyawaki Forest, planted along the river, purifies water, mirrors the native forest upstream, and becomes a haven for wildlife.
For Clarkson, this forest is an economic beacon, beckoning travelers along the scenic Garden Route. It's a vital stop where the allure of South Africa's green transformation unfolds, inviting all to witness the beauty of a rewilding.
