TUINMAAK MET LEANI
SONDE MET DIE BURE
Veral hier by die see waar plante in meer uitdagende omstandighede moet groei, is dit soms hartsverskeurend om te hoor dat die plant of boom wat jy graag in jou tuin wil sien, n indringer spesie is.
Sommige mense raak dan skoon omgekrap en sê dat die indringer lys net daar is om hul siel te versondig en die lewe moeilik te maak.
So wat moes die arme plant gemaak het om die indringer lys te haal? Met al ons wonderlike inheemse spesies plante hier, het ons voorouers in 1830 nie geglo dat ons die nodige plante reeds hier het vir duin stabilisering nie, en hulle bring toe die Rooiputjie van Australië in om die werk te doen.
En dit was perfek vir die doel. Totdat Rooiputjie se kind agterkom dat die Oos en Wes Kaap die wonderlikste plek is om in te groei want hier is geen insek of dier in Suid Afrika wat help om sy populasie in stand te hou nie, en die weer is perfek.
Voëltjies vrek oor die sade en dit help versprei, en die plant neem die duine van die Kaap in met die spoed van n vlugteling. Voordat enige persoon nog onraad kon vermoed verdring Rooiput al wat natuurlike bos is vir homself. Ons sonliewende fynbos familie sukkel in sy skadu, en daarmee saam al die diertjies wat afhanklik is van fynbos vir voeding. Toe 1975 aanbreek het Rooiput reeds 300 000 hektar duineveld oorgeneem vir homself, en selfs meer na die binneland se sanderige rivier valeie versprei.Oops.
Om een plantjie wat begin groei uit te trek is doenbaar. Om n hele duin skoon te maak sal ons n dag se span met n paar kragsae benodig. Maar n skielike 300 000 hektaar met bome wat begin groei so
vinnig soos wat jy hom afsaag is n tamalekie.
Ander spesies as die Rooiput is n groter ergernis soos byvoorbeeld die “Black Wattle” wat nou orals so mooi in die geel staan en blom. Hy’s oor die wêreld en reg deur Afrika al een van die 100 mees indringende spesies.
Onaangenaam ongewens en onwelkom. Nou het ons n lysie. Die lysie is daar om vir ons te verduidelik hoe erg n spesie in ‘n sekere area van ons land n indringer geword het, en hoe ons daarmee kan help.
As elkeen sy bydrae lewer word n probleem kind hanteerbaar. Voorkoming is beter as genesing. Die volgende is van die webtuiste van die Suid Afrikaanse Nasionale Biodeversiteit Instituut (SANBI)
ter verduideliking:
Invasive Species (AIS) Regulations became law.
The AIS Regulations contain a National List of Invasive Species (559 plants and animals) which need to be regulated and controlled. These include plants (383), mammals (41), birds (24), reptiles (35), amphibians (7), fresh-water fish (15), terrestrial invertebrates (23), fresh-water invertebrates (8), marine invertebrates (16) and microbial species (7).
LEARNERS AND STUDENTS (Part two of two)
EXAMINATION TIME: CONSOLIDATE AND ACHIEVE
The “science of learning”. In the previous edition of the Mossview, Prof Gous highlighted the first 5 of 10 basic principles of learning….
Attitude and Interest
Motivation
Anxiety
Time Management
Concentration and Attention
INFORMATION PROCESSING,
acquiring the knowledge, and reasoning.
Assimilation of study material means more than just learning. It involves identifying, understanding and applying the principles of the subject. Before the exams every student should be able to make a list of all the principles in a course. If this is not possible you should scan the study material immediately, review all applications, examples, problems, typical questions and previous exam papers if possible. Also check to ascertain whether they illustrate in any way the principles. The latter is particularly valuable in subjects which can be defined as problem solving disciples eg. Maths and Science. It is much better to learning or acquiring knowledge that involves comprehension through the active reorganization of the material than to memorize merely for the exams. Students, who have analysed and evaluated the content of the study material for making useful summaries – a condensed form as a single source of study.
SELECTING MAIN IDEAS,
recognizing and relating important information.
Very few students pay sufficient attention to headings, sub-headings and summaries in their study material. They often memorise details without knowing how and where these facts fit into the structure of the course. It is advisable to establish a thorough understanding of the outline of the course, by memorizing headings and sub-headings when studying. This outline serves as a frame of reference within which details can be organized as reading and studying proceed. When reading you should always be aware of the development of the theme from paragraph to paragraph. A paragraph is usually built around one major idea. This idea is often stated in a sentence at the beginning, the middle or the end of the paragraph. It is also helpful to identify the key word(s) in a paragraph. They appear in topic or key sentences of paragraphs.
Use of SUPPORT TECHNIQUES and MATERIALS. Underlining and the making of summaries are useful when revising the study materials. Make drawings and sketches, simple charts, diagrams and tables to enable one to clarify and better understand the content. Visualisation and picturing can make the study material more concrete, definite and comprehensible. To visualize is to think with the mind’s eye; to conjure up pictures or images which may clarify abstract concepts. Compare notes with those of friends and participate in study groups.
SELFTESTING and REVIEWING – the latter the most important single element in an effective study system. The best time to review is immediately after completing a section of the study material. Reviewing involves testing oneself immediately after the reading. It compels one to interact with the study material and guarantees better comprehension and retention. Plodding through the material passively and focusing on underlined highlights is ineffective. In half an hour of hard work a student can achieve more than in a whole evening of lazy drudgery. Be actively involved during the process of reviewing. Create questions that might be included when preparing for the exams. Try to identify potential questions when reviewing study materials. And always test yourself to be sure you know the material you have been studying. Self-testing is an essential element in determining just how much is enough. It is important to be able to successfully recall material twice during testing and re-testing.
PREPARING and EXAMINATION STRATEGIES. Only a short period of time is available. Therefore time management must be well structured and materials accordingly organized e.g. Summaries of summaries – the keys to all the information. It is important to consolidate the knowledge that one has built up over the past few months. Attend carefully to the instructions before starting on an examination by reading instructions and questions. The outlines serve as memory aids and are extended by adding details recalled during the course of the examination. All writing should be done in the answer books. Answer the questions which you feel most confident about first, if no specific order for answering questions is required. Identify each answer clearly with the appropriate question number.
Prof Hendrik Gous –
044 695 0841/081 270 4227
( To be continued – Part 2)
BODY STRESS RELEASE
Body Stress Release is an effective and successful method to encourage the body to release stored tension built up over a number of years.
You might think to yourself, is this something weird like chakras or the use of crystals? Although many do believe that this is a good method, Body Stress Release works completely different. Let me explain to you what Body Stress Release is and how it’ll benefit you in the long run:
Body Stress Release is a gentle technique, using my hands to activate impulses on specific points on the body. I determine these tension affected areas by means of your feet as a bio-feedback.
Body Stress Release has been practiced in Mosselbay for a number of years, and some of the best practitioners worked in this city. The doors of the new practice however re -opened on the 5th of October 2015, with me Azana Mans hoping to receive you as a new or old individual.
I’ve always known that I wanted to work with people and help them to live life optimally. I want to be able to help people cope with the challenges that life brings.
Through Body Stress Release I’ve found a great method to do just that and to serve my fellow man and woman in the best way that I know how.
My business is aimed at almost everybody, because life happens…
Body Stress Release has aided in many conditions, here are just a few:
Scoliosis, hip pain, migraines, arthritis, fertility problems, heartburn, colicky babies, shoulder tension, slipped discs, restless children, and so much more.
Body Stress Release is ideal, because it is extremely effective and in certain conditions you can feel immediate relief.
My practice is based in a wonderful and relaxed area of Mosselbay, and sometimes you can even hear the seabirds cry.
Throughout the years I have had very successful businesses, the last one of which I am very proud of, was a Restaurant where people could sit back, relax, enjoy nature and peace. As I am new in Mosselbay, I realized that it actually is not so much about what you’ve achieved in life, it is about what you can bring to the table now. Helping and serving my fellow man or woman is what I am able to bring to the table.
Body Stress Release is new, fresh, rewarding and the best way to deal with your everyday body stress… BSR is also proudly South African found by Dr Gail Meggersee and her late husband Ewald, from Rondevlei, Wilderness.
Through experience I have learned that……..If you have a passion for what you do and work hard with all your heart, you affect other people positively.
Look after your body, it carries you trough hardships and everyday life, as this the only body you are gonna get!
Azana 082 800 5880