Plant a tree at Platbos indigenous forest | Africa´s Southernmost forest

Platbos is an ancient indigenous forest situated at the foot of Africa. Described by botanist and author, Professor Eugene Moll, as a "unique South African forest jewel", this is a forest that enchants and inspires all who come to visit. Read more

For the third year running, The Reforest Fest will be hosted at Platbos by GreenPop - a social business that believes greening and sustainable living can be fun, POPular and accessible for all. These Tree Planting & Forest Appreciation Festivals are a wonderful boost to the Platbos Reforestation Project and we are excited to announce that this year we aim to plant 4000 trees over the course of these two weekends in May. As always, our tree-planting efforts will be coupled with fun activities and opportunities for volunteers to experience and enjoy the forest.
Please note that all bookings are made through GreenPop:
Tickets for the festivals are limited as it is an intimate affair - bookings can be made by filling in this online form:
http://goo.gl/s8MQZ.
For ticketing and booking enquiries, please contact:
tickets@greenpop.org.

Help us to protect and restore Platbos Forest

Epiphtic fern Platbos, a relic forest with trees of over 1000 years of age, is vulnerable to runaway fires. Indigenous forests are rare and endangered ecosystems covering less than 0.05% of the Western Cape. The Trees for Tomorrow Reforestation Project was con- ceived in the wake of the devastating fires of 2006.
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Plant a Tree: Grow a Forest

Wild olive about to be planted When you make a donation to plant a tree at Platbos, you are helping to conserve and extend the biodiversity of the forest. For when you plant a tree at Platbos, you are sponsoring a square metre of forest canopy and the myriad of life forms that this supports - from mosses, lichens, birds and bees, to bushbuck and honey badgers. Whether it's planting a tree in honour of someone special, or sponsoring tree planting to minimize your ecological footprint, your participation in the Trees for Tomorrow Reforestation Project is what enables us to realize our goal in conserving and rehabilitating this unique forest.

We thank the following people for sponsoring trees recently at
Platbos Forest in our Trees for Tomorrow Reforestation project.
As of February 2013, 3266 trees have been planted.

Shirley van Velden 2 trees for Gilles
Nadia Solomon 1 tree Zoliwa Nxumalo's Birthday
Jeanie Patterson 2 trees for Heidi's Birthdays: Past & Future
Wickus Delport 3 trees For the Birth of Caitlyn Wait
Wickus Delport 5 trees vir die geboorte van James Liebenberg
Hennie Botha 1 tree for Marietjie Botha
WOSA 250 trees to offset air flights related to Cape Wine 2012
Shirley van Velden 1 tree for Debbie Rye with much love

We thank the following people for sponsoring trees recently at
Platbos Forest in our Trees for Tomorrow Reforestation project.
As of February 2013, 3266 trees have been planted.

Shirley van Velden 1 tree for Sikk Yeshe with love & thanks
for your friendship
Annette Coetzee 1 tree for Nienke & Wonneke van der Meulen
Annette Coetzee 1 tree for Jeanette Bruwer, in memory of
her Mother
Annette Coetzee 1 tree for Nicky van Reenen's Birthday
Mility's Training Academy 1 tree Milty's Training Academy:
the 1st of Many Trees

We thank the following people for sponsoring trees recently at
Platbos Forest in our Trees for Tomorrow Reforestation project.
As of February 2013, 3266 trees have been planted.

Marina Jenkins 1 tree for Paulo Fazenda
Marina Jenkins 1 tree for Werner Udo Viljoen
Marina Jenkins 1 tree for udo Koch Viljoen
Maretha & Sarita Marais 4 trees for Albert van Wyk
44ste verjaarsdag
Anre Rose 1 tree In Loving Memory of Anri Cronje
Anre Rose 5 trees Offset air travel for 2012
Wickus Delport 3 trees Vir die geboorte van Schalk du Preez

We thank the following people for sponsoring trees recently at
Platbos Forest in our Trees for Tomorrow Reforestation project.
As of February 2013, 3266 trees have been planted.

Katja & Peter Hohnel 1 tree For Piet Hohnel
Christina & Claus Reiher 1 tree For The Pirkers
Annette Coetzee 1 tree for Adele's Birthday
Anette Coetzee 1 tree in memory of Ursula Hofmeyr
David Todd 2 trees for Mother Nature
Nicole Loebenberg 1 tree for Mr & Mrs De Witt
Marina Jenkins 1 tree for Udo Koch Viljoen
Marina Jenkins 1 tree for Werner Udo Viljoen

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African Tree Essences

If, like many of the visitors to Platbos, you are inspired by the gentle yet vibrant energy of the forest, you might like to purchase a set of the African Tree Essences.

Made from the tree flowers, clear spring water and the African sun, they hold the unique vibrational blueprint of the 13 major tree species of the forest.

Visit Platbos Forest

Walkers and celtis Come and discover this unique forest biome for your self. The forest trail is enjoyed by tree and bird enthusiasts, and the gentle terrain and sheltering canopy make it a suitable destination for young and old alike. Bring along a picnic or contemplate the peace of Platbos at the forest's beautiful labyrinth.
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Wholesale Tree Nursery

Tree nursery staff The Platbos Tree Nursery stocks a wide range of indigenous trees. Arborist Francois Krige and his tree care team, Krige Tree Services will even advise you on how to create a mini Platbos Forest in your garden, farm, school or community.
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We hope to welcome you soon in person!

Only a two hour drive from Cape Town yet light years away from the 'maddening crowd', Platbos, unusual forest gem that it is, will win a special place in your heart.

Platbos Forest is an "off-the-grid" enterprise. The majority of nursery, office and household activities are powered by renewable energy sources. All waste is recycled and composted where possible and the tree nursery runs according to organic growing principles.