Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve

Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve

Map of KwaZulu-Natal

Location Durban, South Africa
Coordinates 29°48′29″S 31°00′27″E / 29.808154°S 31.0076124°E / -29.808154; 31.0076124Coordinates: 29°48′29″S 31°00′27″E / 29.808154°S 31.0076124°E / -29.808154; 31.0076124
Area 76 ha (190 acres)
Established 1977
Governing body Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
http://www.kznwildlife.com/beachwood-mangrove-overview.html

Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve is located at the mouth of the Umgeni River in Durban North, a suburb of Durban, South Africa.[1] The nature reserve, proclaimed in 1977,[2] protects 76 hectares of a natural estuarine system.

Flora and Fauna

Three species of protected mangrove trees are found in the reserve: black, red, and white.[1] The reserve is home to a number of animal species, including mudskippers, fiddler crabs and the mangrove Kingfisher.[1]

Facilities

The area is used as a nature conservation education centre[3] and has an activities centre available for educational groups.[2] An elevated boardwalk throughout the reserve allows visitors to walk through the swamps at high tide along three trails.[4][5] The reserve also provides a bird hide for the use of birdwatchers.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal". South African Tourism. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
  2. 1 2 JayWay. "KZN Wildlife - Beachwood Mangrove". www.kznwildlife.com. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
  3. "Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
  4. 1 2 "Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve in Durban - English Blog | By South Africa Channel". www.southafrica.com. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
  5. "Exploring KZN's green spaces: the secret life of Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve - Getaway Magazine". Getaway Magazine. 2013-11-18. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
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