News archive
Overview of heritage sites. Citizen 14 December 2006 - 5 February 2007
In an effort to show the importance of World Heritage Sites, the University of Pretoria has published a comprehensive overview of South Africa's sites... .. More
A look at our wetland world - North Watch January 22 2007 - 22 January 2007
Book review of Essence of a Land in North Watch - January 22 2007 .. More
Essence of a Land Launched at St Lucia - 20 December 2006
On the 9th December 2006, Essence of a Land - South Africa and its World Heritage sites was launched in St. Lucia - Zululand Home ads 20 Dec 2006 .. More
Seven wonders of SA - Pretoria News 11 Dec 2007 - 11 December 2006
Book tels the story - one that goes back millions of years - of a country and its inhabitants. Review in Pretoria News December 11 2006 .. More
Boek vier land en mense - Volksblad 9 Des 2006 - 9 December 2006
Article in the "Volksblad" published 9 December 2006 .. More
Events at Vredefort Dome and Mapungubwe Museum - 16 November 2006
Max du Preez and Tim Hauf form a formidable team which results in unique publication on South African World Heritage Sites .. More
Prof Gouws urges all South Africans to visit Robben Island - 13 October 2006
Professor Amanda Gouws, University of Stellenbosch, one of the key contributors to the book "Essence of a Land: South Africa and its World Heritage Sites" stated that it was an honour and a privilege to have been part of the team putting this unique product together. .. More
South African Indigenous plants from Cape Floristic Region used in International Drug Industry - 11 October 2006
SA's Climatic and floral diversity has given birth to a new export industry.. .. More
Pragboek bekend gestel - 6 October 2006
ESSENCE of a Land, 'n prag- fotoboek oor ons land en sy sewe Wêrelderfenis-gebiede deur Tim Hauf met inleiding deur Max du Preez en pgedra aan wyle dr. Anton Rupert, word vanmiddag om 17:00 by Stias op die Mostertsdrift-landgoed bekend gestel. Die opbrengs gaan gedeeltelik vir WWF SA. .. More
Green Vision Foundation delivers first book to WWF - 6 October 2006
Therese Brinkcate - WWF Manager Ecoregions Programme, receives a first copy of "Essence of a Land" at a function in Stellenbosch on 6 October 2006. A portion of the proceeds of the book is donated to the WWF .. More
Getting to the core of humankind - 1 October 2006
The story of SA, its people and its seven World Heritage Sites, is told in the work Essence of a Land, photographed by Tim Hauf. In his introduction to this impressive book, MAX DU PREEZ examines our abundant heritage .. More
Going Green - 22 September 2006
With windmills, low-energy homes, new forms of recycling and fuel-efficient cars, Americans are taking conservation into their own hands. .. More
Green Buildings - 22 September 2006
Would you spend more money on your home if you thought it would cause less damage to the environment? .. More
Force of Nature - 22 September 2006
Environmentalism is no longer the province of the left. Conservative politicians and big business have both jumped on the bandwagon. .. More
Schools going green - 22 September 2006
More windows to allow in more natural daylight, "no mow zones" that let native greenery flourish, bathrooms that save water and other environmentally friendly measures could be the future of Montgomery County Public Schools .. More
Eco-vision: Going going green - 22 September 2006
From Composting to Clubbing, Innovations to Expand Your Eco-Vision .. More
The Look - 22 September 2006
Green fashion used to mean itchy hemp sweaters, saggy tie-dyed tunics and a palette of cream, beige, gray and . . . gray. Earth friendly? Sure. Stylish? .. More
Green Fashion - 6 August 2006
Green fashion used to mean itchy hemp sweaters, saggy tie-dyed tunics and a palette of cream, beige, gray and . . . gray. Earth friendly? Sure. Stylish? .. More
Green Vision Foundation New Website - 28 July 2006
Green Vision Foundation proudly launches its new website .. More
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