Roosfontein Nature Reserve
| Roosfontein Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
  Map of KwaZulu-Natal | |
| Location | Durban, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 29°51′28″S 30°55′49″E / 29.857747°S 30.930213°E |
| Area | 150 ha (370 acres) |
| Established | 1985 |
| Governing body | eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
Roosfontein Nature Reserve is a protected nature area in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Threatened protected species such as the Dwarf Chameleon and Tephrosia inandensis[1] are found in the reserve, which is an example of North Coast Grassland.[2]
History
[edit]The area was originally a farm named after Voortrekker pioneer Francois Roos.[3] The nature reserve was established in 1985 and further enlarged in 1992 with land from the nearby Westville Prison.[3] The reserve was proclaimed as a national protected area in 2015,[4][5] after environmental activists successfully lobbied against development of the land.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Threatened Species Programme | SANBI Red List of South African Plants". redlist.sanbi.org. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ a b "Reserve proclaimed after long struggle | Daily News". Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ a b "Roosfontein Nature Reserve - Durban West Tourism". Durban West Tourism. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ "Launch of Roosfontein Nature Reserve". www.durban.gov.za. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ "National Environmental Management » Protected Areas Act, 57/2003 » the Roosfontein Nature Reserve" (PDF). www.greengazette.co.za. Retrieved 8 May 2018.