Kirstenbosch - the most beautiful garden in Africa by Brian J Huntley

Kirstenbosch - the most beautiful garden in Africa by Brian J Huntley

Kirstenbosch is a name that resonates round the world as the home of a uniquely rich flora in a setting of unsurpassed beauty, and in 2013 Kirstenbosch celebrates its 100th anniversary. This centenary publication tells the story of its establishment, its setbacks and triumphs, its benefactors and heros. It outlines the Garden's scientific eminence - as the repository of knowledge on our prized flora - and details the many attractions that make it a favourite destination for Capetonians and visitors alike. With a finely crafted text by acclaimed ecologist Brian Huntley, and lavishly illustrated with photographs and artworks that tell the history and reflect the beauty of the Garden, this will be a sought-after volume - a quality memento for visitors to Kirstenbosch and a keepsake for the many thousands of locals who flock there annually. Beautifully presented in a colourful dustjacket, this book will be a tasteful, all-occasions gift, and one to cherish.

Emeritus Prof. Brian J. Huntley is a conservationist with decades of field research and management experience in Africa and beyond. He has led major inter-disciplinary co-operative research and has visited over 50 countries as an invited speaker/reviewer of conservation activities. Following retirement as CEO of SANBI, he is now an independent consultant to several UN agencies on conservation projects in Africa and around the world.

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ISBN 13	9781431701179
ISBN 10	1431701173
Title	Kirstenbosch - the most beautiful garden in Africa
Author	Brian J Huntley
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Penguin Random House South Africa
Year published	2012-12-06
Number of pages	240
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.