Magnificant Natural Heritage of South Africa

Johann Knobel spent 20 years photographing the natural wealth of South Africa, capturing on camera the very essence of every biome, each with its own unique flora, fauna and character. In this book, as series of evocative essays, written by experts in their respective fields, is combined with Johann's exceptional photographs, to present a holistic look at the natural wonders of this country. Each chapter is devoted to a separate biome, portraying its land and life forms in images and words. Woven through the text is the recurrent theme that the conservation of these biological riches is not an end in itself, but that humankind will be the ultimate beneficiary.