Page 6 - IFV June Issue 2025

Estate News

Interesting facts Notifications from Recycling
regarding the Clickon Estate Recycling Efforts
Garden Acraea Following enquiries from Thriving!
Larvae and the Wild residents, kindly find the The monthly report
Peach Tree (Kiggelaria explanation for the visitor from MPACT indicates
Africana) access code process again, to ensure a that recycling in the estate has decreased
There are quite a few wild peach trees smooth and secure entry for all guests and from 12,741 kg per stand to 12,58
in the estate. You will notice that there contractors. kg per stand. The recycling company
are caterpillars on these trees, which The ClickOn visitor access system collects the bags on Thursdays. Please
will give us the impression that we need employs a two-factor authentication collect some green recycling bags from
to spray these trees to get rid of the process to prevent unauthorized access the estate office if you would like to
caterpillars. and enhance security. contribute to creating an eco-friendlier
The Garden Acraea (Acraea horta) is 1. Pre-Cleared App Code environment.
one of South Africa’s most well-known • Generated by the resident via the
butterflies, not only for its striking mobile app and shared with their Wildlife gardening in
orange and black wings but also for its guest. the estate
unique life cycle closely tied to the Wild • This code is not active on the keypads We encourage you,
peach tree. This native tree serves as a and does not grant immediate access. as residents, to
crucial nursery for the caterpillars of this 2. Slip Code (Post-Cleared Panel incorporate wildlife
butterfly. Code) gardening into your gardens.
The Garden Acraea butterfly lays • Upon arrival, the guest presents the
clusters of eggs on the underside of Pre-Cleared App Code to security. The joys of wildlife gardening - By
these leaves. Once hatched, the spiny • Security enters the Pre-Cleared App Bradden ‘Hiking’ Stevens
black-and-orange caterpillars begin to Code on the panel, and the resident What is wildlife gardening?
feed, often in large groups. This may look receives a push notification (with the In a nutshell, the concept aims to support
alarming, but the tree is well-adapted to pre-cleared app code) local wildlife better (anything from
this natural cycle and usually recovers • Once the code is entered by the insects to birds and small mammals)
without intervention. security officer on the panel, the by encouraging gardening with a
This interaction is a prime example of system generates a Slip Code, and variety of indigenous plant species.
co-evolution and ecological balance: the resident receives a second push This approach provides additional food,
• The tree provides food and shelter. notification (with the slip code). shelter, and water to local wildlife while
• The larvae feed on the tree but do • The Slip Code is used alongside a retaining aesthetic beauty and reducing
not kill it. driver’s license and vehicle license disc maintenance needs.
• Birds and other predators rely on the • Scan the visitor into the estate. By creating gardens and wild spaces,
caterpillars for food. • The visitor then enters the Slip Code on more representative of the natural
• The butterflies are pollinators, the numeric panel to enter the estate environment, biodiversity increases
playing a role in broader ecosystem – the resident receives a third push and gardens become their own self-
health. notification sufficient mini ecosystems!
Many gardeners unfamiliar with this
relationship worry when they see a tree RESIDENT NOTIFICATIONS ON
being eaten by caterpillars. But spraying CLICKON APP
pesticides is unnecessary and harmful. On Entry:
The tree can regrow its leaves, and the 1. Pre-Cleared App Code used to create
presence of larvae attracts insect-eating the slip code
birds. 2. Slip Code created by the system
By planting and preserving Kiggelaria 3. Slip Code entered by the visitor on the
Africana, you’re not just growing a tree keypad
—you’re supporting an entire miniature On Exit:
ecosystem. The Garden Acraea butterfly 4. Slip Code entered by the visitor on the
larvae are a vital part of this balance, keypad to exit the estate. A cardinal woodpecker in our suburban garden.
adding beauty, diversity, and life to our If you have any questions, please This dead tree not only provides meals for
insectivorous birds, but is also an excellent perch
gardens and wild spaces. contact estate management. for seedeaters, about to visit a nearby bird feeder.

4 • June 2025 • The Villager