Friends of Verloren Valei

The Friends of Verloren Valei is a group of volunteers whose primary aim is to support the reserve management in conserving Verloren Valei Nature Reserve near Dullstroom in Mpumalanga as a wetland and biodiversity reserve in pristine condition for future generations to enjoy.

We undertake a range of projects aimed at supporting the management plan as agreed with the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency, which manages the Reserve.

South African Orchid Council (SAOC)

The South African Orchid Council is your link to the orchid growing community in South Africa. It is the governing body for 22 societies throughout South Africa. Are you looking for an orchid group in your area? Simply select the society nearest to you and join a world of interesting people and fascinating plants.

OrchidMap - Atlas of African Orchids

OrchidMAP in partnership with WOSA aims at providing up to date distribution and flowering time information of all orchids in Africa, Madgascar and the Western Indian Ocean Islands including naturalised or wild growing exotic species.  By submitting photos of orchids along with details of where and when the photo was taken, you can help us to improve our understanding of the distribution of South African and African orchids.

Witwatersrand Orchid Society (WOS)

Established in 1963 and is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. We are a very diverse group, both in age and background with  members ranging from complete novices to experienced growers with many decades of experience in growing all types of orchids.

East Rand Orchid Society (EROS)

The East Rand Orchid Society has two Orchid Shows every year one in autumn and one in spring (participating in World Orchid Show).

Orchid Society Pretoria (ONT)

ONT Orchid Society is based in Pretoria, South Africa.  Our members comprise both amateur and professional orchid growers and lovers.  We come together once a month to discuss orchids, their cultivation and all things orchid.

South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) leads and coordinates research, and monitors and reports on the state of biodiversity in South Africa. The institute provides knowledge and information, gives planning and policy advice and pilots best-practice management models in partnership with stakeholders.

Redlist of South African Plants - Threatened Species Programme (SANBI)

In one of the continent's largest collaborative conservation projects to date, South Africa has become the first megadiverse country to fully assess the status of its entire flora. The Red List of South African Plants Online provides up to date information on the national conservation status of South Africa's indigenous plants.

Silverhills Seeds and Books

Silverhill Seeds and Books is home to a vast repository of seeds and books across the spectrum of African flora. Browse their online catalogue, where you can select and order any of our seeds in stock. Even with the sad passing of Rachel and Rod Saunders the business will continue running.