Kirstenbosch is a name that resonates around the world as the home of a uniquely rich flora in a setting of unsurpassed beauty. Established soon after the unification of South Africa in 1910, the garden continues to draw both tourists and locals to its enchanting spaces and botanical riches.
This book tells of how Kirstenbosch came to be, its setbacks and triumphs, its benefactors and heroes. It outlines the garden’s scientific eminence as the repository of knowledge on our prized flora and presents its many attractions.
In this new edition, the story is brought up to date with details of new developments and attractions, making it a quality memento for visitors and the thousands of locals who flock there annually.
About the author
Brian J. Huntley is an internationally respected conservationist with over 50 years of research and management experience in many African ecosystems, from the subantarctic to the equator. Since retirement from the South African National Biodiversity Institute in 2009, he has worked as an independent consultant for the United Nations and has completed three textbooks on the conservation history, biodiversity and ecology of Angola.