Cycad Nature Reserve Explained

Cycad Nature Reserve
Type:	Nature Reserve
Nearest City:	Bathurst
Coordinates:	-33.4968°N 26.6383°W
Area:	43.60 ha
Established:	10 December 1976

The Cycad Nature Reserve is a small reserve near Bathurst for the purpose of conserving the critically endangered cycad Encephalartos latifrons.^[1] Near the reserve is the Waters Meeting Nature Reserve and Buffalo Kloof Protected Environment.^[2] Part of the Kariega River runs down the western and southern part of the reserve.

History

In 1976, 43.60 ha of land was proclaimed for the conservation of the endangered Encephalartos latifrons.^[3]

See also

• List of protected areas of South Africa

Notes and References

1. Web site: Protected Areas Register . 2022-05-20 . dffeportal.environment.gov.za.
2. Web site: Cycad Nature Reserve .
3. Web site: Predicting the distribution of Encephalartos latifrons, a critically endangered cycad in South Africa .