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Protecting the Mpumala Trout Triangle Many of us are aware mining poses to the of Mpumalanga. Th known as the Steenkampsbe its fly-fishing waters it is also importance. For example, aft second most important bird ga. Not only does the vast ne an important habitat for man area is home to a many rare and plants. The tourism industry may be but there is a steady broaden activities with visitors often f flowers, hiking and horse rid lands. In fact it is estimated t generates over 1 000 perman munity, the majority of these there is very real concern tha encroach any further into th damage will be done not on agriculture and downstream rivers which rise in the Steen With this threat in mind FOS a coalition with leading envi the Mpumalanga Tourism an of eventually having at least Steenkampsberg declared a This process is voluntary and hands, but it does mean that area is secured. The coalition banner of the ‘Steenkampsb accepts that a great deal of h of years will be needed to ac meantime the coalition will c tions of prospecting and/or nearby areas. For more and up to date inform tal section of FOSAF’s website http://fosaf.co.za/environmen
nga of the very real threat famous Trout Triangle is high plateau otherwise rg is not only renowned for an area of prime ecological er Wakkerstroom it is the ng area (IBA) in Mpumalantwork of wetlands provide y specialised birds but this nd endangered animals centred on fly-fishing, ing of related eco-tourism ocussing on birding, wild ing in these pristine grasshat the tourism industry ent jobs for the black combeing women. Naturally t if mining is allowed to s area that irreparable ly to this industry, but to water users of the many kampsberg. AF has recently entered into ronmental NGO’s to assist d Parks Agency’s objective 200 000 hectares of the ‘Protected Area’. the land remains in private the high biodiversity of the which operates under the erg Environmental Initiative’ ard work over a number hieve this objective. In the ontinue to oppose applicaining in the target and ation visit the environmenat tal.php Pick of the month By Dave Gunns Three Ships Premium Select Blended Whisky 5yo 43% Sweet peat and rich grain. The hot wellies are also here along with toasted oak and butterscotch. A beautifully balanced nose. The palate has a rich, full bodied mouthfeel, distinctly oily with soft vanillas, a hint of citrus, then loads of peat smoke with a lingering finish of sultanas. Astoningshly great blend! Water releases the Islay element in all its glory and makes this one of the best blends on the planet. A James Sedgwick masterpiece.
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