Dargle’s grasslands are part of South Africa’s mistbelt grassland system — one of the most biodiverse in the country. While it may look open and simple, most of the life exists below ground in deep root systems that store water and nutrients.

In spring and summer, these grasslands come alive with wildflowers like hypoxis, orchids, and red-hot pokers, attracting pollinators and birdlife. Species such as cranes, oribi, and grassland birds rely on these open spaces to survive.

Much of this ecosystem has been lost elsewhere — which makes the Dargle’s remaining grassland especially important to protect.