Douglas is a Cape Town based ecologist and botanist who has been working in the Baviaanskloof for more than 10 years. He has discovered and described a number of new species during his research there. As a strong research professional, he is skilled in Sustainable Development, Biodiversity, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Awareness, and Natural Resource Management. Magriet Kruger, owner of Zandvlakte Private Nature Reserve, has lived in the Baviaanskloof since 1979. She started photographing flowers in the first week of her arrival and has been doing so ever since. She is dedicated to the conservation of the area's natural beauty and cultural heritage. Magriet and her husband are widely known for their nature restoration initiatives and work in the local community.