Governments around the world regularly meet to discuss desertification and formulate policy and law to protect the natural environment. South Africa isn't any different, our government have put in place various pans and policies to protect our fragile environment. Some would argue that they're not doing enough, and other would argue that they're doing the best that they can with the available funding.
Take a look at this pamphlet that deals with the conservation of plant life, produced for last year's Arbour Day by our local government.
This photo was taken in our leafy suburb of Tokai on the slopes of Table Mountain.